Action Research Plan Draft 3

SCHOOL VISION:

To provide an alternative educational experience to gifted children in the arts and science.

 

GOAL: To operate a successful private middle school for the arts and science.

Questions:

1. What financial resources are needed to open a private middle school for the arts and science?
   
2. Which facilities are most appropriate for a private school for the arts and science?
   
3. How do state and federal requirements impact the operation of a private middle school for the arts and science?
   

 

OUTCOMES	ACTIVITIES	RESOURCES/ RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED	RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES	TIME LINE	Benchmarks/ ASSESSMENT	Revisions to SIP/PIP based on monitoring and assessments
Find out what are the facility needs and location for a private middle school for the performing arts and science.	Interview and survey private school directors, core teachers and performing arts teachers.	Computer, internet, office supplies, transportation, and real estate records. Interview recording process and online survey.	Markos Hernandez & Erin Hernandez	12/2010-7/2011	Once a comparable plan for location and facility needs is assessed, we will have met our goal.	Make sure to contact the John Cooper School in the Woodlands and interview the Fine Arts Director.
Find out what curricular tools/equipment is paramount to operate a successful private middle school for the performing arts and science.	Interview and survey private school directors, teachers.	Computer, internet access, phone, transportation, and office supplies.	Justin Gatlin, Erin Hernandez & Markos Hernandez	12/2010-7/2011	Once we have compiled an accurate and practical list by categories of equipment and tools necessary for school operation.	Interview all core classes and research the best options for standardized testing.
Build a solid business plan.	Gather financial information via interviews, data collection, and analysis. Put together a Business plan	Computer, internet access, phone, transportation, sample business plans, office supplies and sample private school financial records	Aaron Stryk, Markos Hernandez, Stuart Jacobson and Larry Sklar	12/2010-6/2011	With all the data collected via interview and records analysis, a business plan will be assembled.	Contact the Halladay Educational Group for financial planning guidance.
Make contact with and have plans for securing financial aid.	Gather funding sources information via interviews and data collection on-line, state/federal opportunities, fundraising options and grants.	Computer, internet access, transportation, and meetings with private school financial officers.	Justin Gatlin & Markos Hernandez	12/2010-7/2011	We will be able to assemble grants, loans and raise money according to our needs and status as an independent school.	Also, work with The Halladay Educational Group for help in securing financial backers.
Coordinate with the State of Texas Department of Education and accreditation organizations. Fill out proper applications, and documents to file with the state, and accreditation agencies.	Gather information on aligning with state and federal educational standards for licensing.	Computer, internet access, transportation, phone, fax, and meetings	Erin Hernandez & Maralyn Hershman	12/2010-12/2011	Applications will be filed with both the state and accreditation agencies for our private school.	Contact tepsac.org for accreditation.