Structure
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Study Group
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Catalog Course
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Site-Based Course
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Collaborative Action
Research
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Purpose
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Small group from a
school/district to reach
a finding after
research
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Individuals
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Small group from a
school/district to
learn a specific skill
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Small group from a
school/district to
examine an
educational action
and derive a
conclusion from data
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Membership
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3 or more-determined
by district
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15-25
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3 or more as
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determined by district
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Example #1
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First Elementary forms
a study group of select
teachers to determine
the trends of reading
abilities in the school.
They meet throughout
the year to analyze data
and reach a finding.
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Ms. Jones and Mr. Smith
enroll in an
"Academy of Reading"
course over the
summer to learn the
program and report
back to the district.
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All First Elementary
teachers enroll in a
site-based course to
learn "Academy of
Reading" during the
first quarter of the year.
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After the "Academy
of Reading" program
has been instituted at
First Elementary, a
CAR group is formed
to study its effects
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Example #2
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A group of math
teachers work together
to research textbooks
and teaching materials
for middle school math
before purchasing new
books.
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Ms. Smith enrolls in a
"Care and Prevention of
Athletic Injuries" course
to earn her coaching
endorsement.
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Middle School
teachers are learning
"6 Traits" from the
AEA Consultant.
Classes are held at
the school.
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A group of
elementary teachers
are answering the
question "Are CRISS
strategies improving
student achievement
at First Elementary?"
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