Use the information in this chart to prepare an analysis of the data, especially that of the subgroups Economically Disadvantaged and ELL, and design a plan to be presented to the members of the School Advisory Council for improving student performance in one or more areas of need.

Leadership Reform Study

Once the eighth lowest-performing middle school in the state, Cochrane Collegiate reversed course and swiftly raised student achievement by investing in research-based teaching strategies, enhancing teacher excellence, use of data for decision making, and fostering strong relationships. Since 2007, the percentage of students performing at grade level has more than doubled.

The achievement gap between economically disadvantaged students and their better-off peers has been reduced by 35% (based on those meeting or exceeding state standards in both math and reading).

In spite of the steps this school has taken to turn around its academic and behavioral performance, the current administrator at the school is not satisfied and sees that there is still much work to be done. He asks you, the Assistant Principal, to work on this task for him and to present a plan for improvement to the School Advisory Council.

Here are the steps you should take to complete this Leadership Reform Study:

1. Watch the video to learn more about the past history of Cochrane Collegiate Middle School.

2. Open the link to access a data chart Download data chartshowing trend data for the previous 3 years in the areas of reading and math.

3. Use the information in this chart to prepare an analysis of the data, especially that of the subgroups Economically Disadvantaged and ELL, and design a plan to be presented to the members of the School Advisory Council for improving student performance in one or more areas of need.

4. The plan should include specifics regarding the needs of each subgroup, a description of the professional development for teachers aimed at improving instruction in one or more areas of need, and a plan to monitor instructional improvement in the area of need.

5. Refer to what you have learned about Process data and Programs (Chapter 6, pp 79-92) to help you design the specifics of your plan.

6. You should do the research for this plan during Module 5.

7. Submit the 3 page (max.) with 3 different reference cited in the paper to support your work. Add these references to your work cited.