Updated Action Research Outline 12/12/12

Nick Clackley Action Research Outline
Goal: Measure the effectiveness of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation at Tipps Elementary in Houston, Texas.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
1. Research history and literature of PBIS program. -When district implemented program What came before PBIS -Look for Positives for PBIS -Look for downfalls for PBIS -Talk to Behavior Interventionist about her role in PBIS.	-Self -Behavior Interventionist	December 2012 / January 2013	-Internet access -Region IV website -Building Better Relationships information	-Find information to support the good this program can do for behavior management. -After Behavior Interventionist interview, make assumptions based on answers.
2. Determine staff perception of PBIS -Create online survey for staff to give their perception of PBIS program -Administer survey in January to get baseline. -Administer survey in December to find out if perceptions changed based on shared findings. -Collect and analyze feedback from surveys and compare responses	-Self -All staff	Administer in January 2013 and December of 2013	-survey monkey online resource	-Use data to find perceived strengths and weaknesses of the PBIS program-Devise ideas to possibly increase effectiveness in classrooms. -Share findings during Fall 2013 in-service day. -Determine if/how changes affected staff perception of PBIS in second survey. -In case staff data is skewed in comparison to data, I will also focus on district walkthrough data
3.  Analyze data from two previous school years. -Look for patterns or trends in the 2011-2012 school year behavior data. -Document and share this information with site supervisor and Behavior Interventionist.	-Self -Site Supervisor -Behavior Interventionist	December 2012 / January 2013	-CogNos Data	-Find trends that may be issues to compare to current year data. -Get feedback from site supervisor and Behavior Interventionist.
4.  Analyze data from current school year. -Look for patterns or trends in the 2012-2013 school year behavior data. -Document and share this information with site supervisor and Behavior Interventionist.	-Self -Site Supervisor -Behavior Interventionist	May 2013 / June 2013	-CogNos Data	-Find trends that may be issues to compare to current year data. -Get feedback from site supervisor and Behavior Interventionist.
5. Determine correlation between PBIS and number of referrals in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. -Collect discipline data from the district online system from previous school year and current school year. -Break down data based on subpopulations (ethnicity, grade level, location type of infraction, overall list of students, time of day. -Break down data based on behaviors and locations on campus incidents are occurring.	-Self -Behavioral Interventionist -Site Supervisor -PBIS committee	-May 2013 / June 2013	-CogNos access for discipline information	-Use of data to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern. -Devise ideas to possibly increase effectiveness in classrooms. -Share findings with PBIS committee -Devise ideas with PBIS committee. -Share findings during Fall 2013 in-service day.
6. Create presentation for PBIS committee. -Give background on where my inquiry came about -Share my action research process -Share data findings and assertions based on data -Give my final thoughts -Come up with ideas to present to staff at in-service	-Self -PBIS committee -Site supervisor	-June 2013 / August 2013	-Power point -CogNos Data -staff survey data	-Based on my sharing, the committee will suggest new structures to best meet the needs of students and staff at Tipps.
7. Present findings with committee to 2013-2014 staff. -Give background on where my inquiry came about -Share my action research process -Share data findings and assertions based on data -Give my final thoughts	-Self -PBIS committee -Staff	August 2013	-Power point -CogNos Data -staff survey data	-Based on my sharing, the committee will suggest new structures to best meet the needs of students and staff at Tipps. -Staff will contribute their input on possible changes as well. -Staff determines new changes, if any.