Action Research

Action research is a challenging, but extremely effective educational tool.  It requires learners to evaluate their school, report strengths and weaknesses, and then create a plan of action.  The action plan is detailed and specific as to the activities you will use to enhance the success of your district.  Perhaps the greatest benefit of Action Research is the accountability it provides.  As administrators, we are continuously looking for ways to improve our schools.  However, we do not always put our plans in writing which may cause us to be less focused on making improvements.  Developing a specific plan and evaluating your progress on the plan is critical to implementation.      Through this action research plan, I will use a variety of methods to evaluate my school as well as evaluate my effectiveness as a leader.  The activities included in my internship plan will be focused around specific areas in need of improvement, namely those competencies Domain III.  I will include many activities that enhance my knowledge of budgeting, facility management and personnel management.  I have no doubt that this action research plan, although challenging, will give me the training necessary to become an effective school superintendent.