Action Research Update

     As I began working on my action research project, I realized that I could more effectively impact the classroom management of a few teachers than trying to generalize ideas and trainings for an entire campus. Although my campus has implemented several professional trainings that have positively impacted classroom management campus-wide, I began to feel I could have a greater impact by focusing on a few at time, as many on my campus implement stellar classroom management strategies on a daily basis. Upon that realization, I have collected and analyzed discipline data and involved myself in a coaching program within my district that will give me access to beginning teachers and resources to help them in any way I can. My goals for the remaining portion of my project largely revolve around coaching the beginning teachers I am matched with in the coaching program. I will observe them 3 times over the next few months, meeting with them after each observation to commend their successes and give advice in areas where attention is needed. During this process, I will create at least one video modeling specific and  effective classroom strategies. This video will be available for new teachers to view if they are struggling with a particular strategy so they may see it used in a real classroom. By the end of this school year, I hope to see these new teachers not only grow and improve in their own classroom environments, but also to see their confidence in their own teaching improve as they learn how to effectively manage problems and "roll with the punches."