Sunday, August 7, 2011

CARE Model

Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson, Julie Combs
Tool 8.1 CARE Model: Planning Tool
Identify Concerns that must change (look to the future)
(Assign points to concerns from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)
1. Teacher/Parent collaboration is needed.
2. Greater challenged classroom instruction.
3. Less discipline problems.
Identify Affirmations that must be sustained (look to the present)
(Assign points to affirmations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)
  1. Parents know that they are welcomed on campus
2. Constant parent/teacher communication
3. Challenged classroom instruction
SMART Recommendations that must be implemented:
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely)
(Assign points to recommendations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important recommendations to implement.)
1. Parent opinions must have merit in the research.
2. Parents should be allowed to actively participate in classroom/school functions.
3. Monthly meetings with teachers/administrators to discuss progress or lack thereof.
EVALUATE – Specifically and Often
(Identify the best ways to evaluate the implemented recommendations.)
1. Regular discussions with students/staff/parents
2. Parent questionnaires
3. Student grades/progress reports

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