AR Update

Action Research Project Title:  In what ways does the DAEP’s discipline and education model deter or attract repeat students?

Blog URL:   http://brentflack.blogspot.com/

Number of AR Project Documented Hours:  130

AR Project Summary (at least 250 words):

 In the beginning of my Action Research I devised a way that we could all meet and get on the same page.  I provided a Staff development that gave all the information that I will be needing and what results I was expecting.  Everybody was exited to help.  We even decided to meet every two weeks to make sure that the process is still working smoothly.  Documentation is taken weekly by each teacher and reviewed.  We have also been able to interview every student that comes in and goes out.  Our repeat students have also been questioned further, as well have they’ve seen further consequences and interventions. 

I have individually interviewed each faculty member myself and got the general climate for the program.  At times the teachers have seen to lose hope with students and the process and we have had to get them back on track, but the end is still in mind and seems desirable.

The Counselor and I have also seen a need to talk to each student individually as to get them to understand their general place in life; personally and educationaly.  The students over all belief is that they always believed they would graduate no matter what they did or did not do.  The reality of their actions was sobering to them and they seemed to appreciate it. 

The observations that I encountered in the classrooms were inconsistent with each teacher.  Some require a stricter line than others.  Some techniques work and some don’t.  My plan was to get a consistant discipline across the board.  Through coaching I have gotten them closer to bridge the gap, however when the stress level rises teachers retreat to what is comfortable and easiest.

I think that my research is going great.  By the end of STAAR testing I should be complete and able to present to the group some of my findings so that we can draw up a plan for next year.