The first step...

Yesterday was the first step in my action research plan. I sat down with every grade level and instructed them on how to do the TPRI as well as informing them that they will be a part of my action research project. I explained the reasons why and what I wanted to accomplish by doing this project. The kindergarten teachers were very supportive of the project and saw the importance of doing the project. The first grade teachers were split. Half were supportive and saw the importance of doing the project. The other half were stuck on the idea of the time that will be needed to perform the assessments without being able to have someone cover their classes and the fact that this is more time away from their students. I stressed the benefits that will come from the assessments to them. I am hoping once they see what can be done with their assessment data their attitudes will change. On Monday the testing begins....