1. Writing Action Plans A quick “how to.”

2. Each objective needs an action plan Action plans are things we are going to accomplish in order to meet our objectives.

3. Example Objective #1: Achieving Academic Standards Action Plan 1. Create curriculum for each AIS course. 2. Develop a diagnostic examination designed to assess the preparedness of middle school students entering Schreiber. 3. Revise grading policy. 4. Improve communication with parents.

4. Each Action Plan Item Needs an Implementation Plan or Activity Steps Objective: Achieving Academic Standards Action Plan Item: Create curriculum for each AIS course. Implementation Plan Activity or Action Step Person / Group Responsible Timeline for Completion Resources Needed Evaluation / Indicators of Success Status of Progress

5. Each Implementation Plan Must Have a Series of Detailed Steps Activity or Action Step Person / Group Responsible Timeline for Completion Resources Needed Evaluation / Indicators of Success Status of Progress Creation of AIS Curriculum in Global Studies Global Studies Teachers Social Studies Chairperson September 2008 Funding for Curriculum Writing Curriculum adopted by BOE Creation of AIS Curriculum in Math A Math A Teachers Math Chairperson September 2008 Funding for Curriculum Writing Curriculum adopted by BOE Action Plan Item: Creation of Curriculum for all AIS courses

6. Each Implementation Plan Must Have a Series of Detailed Steps Activity or Action Step Person / Group Responsible Timeline for Completion Resources Needed Evaluation / Indicators of Success Status of Progress Creation of a Parent Newsletter Principal October 2006 Postage / Printing Bi-Monthly Newsletters Mailed Home Use of Parent Portal to Power School All Teachers / HS Admin September 2009 ► Min 50% of teachers using Power Grade ► Staff Development in Power Grade Power School accessible to all parents Action Plan Item: Improving Communication With Parents

7. What Makes a Good Action Plan? ► It must be clear. ► It must be reasonable and “doable.” ► The plan must be complete. ► The plan must be able to accomplish the goal. ► Accountability is vital. ► Whenever possible, structures that exist in schools, like committees and departments, should be responsible for the fulfillment of plan items.