EDLD 5398 - Week 2 list of recommendations

Week 2 Assignment, Part 3: List of School Improvement Recommendations

Recommendation #1 – Increasing Parental Involvement

Currently my school has a parental Involvement committee working to improve parental involvement on our campus.   Currently, the committee exists but I think it should be expanded to include more stakeholders and the committee should work harder to get teachers to commit to collaborating and communicating with parents.  As we have discussed in many of our classes, if developed correctly, involving all stakeholders in the process of improving all areas of school operations, student success can be enhanced and achieved. I would recommend that we review our current processes and committee structure and revise the framework as needed.

 

Recommendation #2 - Increasing technology in the classroom

Planning and designing learning environments and experiences for implementing                    technology in the classroom that support student learning is important.  Technology needs to be increased at my campus to keep up with the technology based world that we live in.  It is important that we focus on assisting teachers with ongoing development of knowledge, skills and understanding of technology, resources, and service to advance the diverse needs of students. 

Recommendation # 3 - More resources for bilingual students

At my campus the student population consists of 90% Hispanics and 25% are bilingual students who need services.  I recommend that our campus get more resources to assist bilingual students with learning English as well as resources to accommodate them in their classes. These students are in need of more resources to ensure that they are successful academically.

Recommendation # 4 - Effective Discipline Management Program

Every year my campus starts out with a great idea of how we can implement a good discipline management program.  By the middle of the year the discipline program falls off and discipline at the school is out of control.  I recommend that we create an effective discipline management program that is staff will commit to stay consistent with that will effectively control discipline issues. 

Recommendation # 5 - Incentives for teachers

It is important that teachers feel appreciated so therefore they will come to work daily.  I would recommend that my campus implement a teacher appreciation program that provides incentives for coming to work daily.  This will make teachers feel valued and appreciated so they will want to show up to teach our students.