Menu
Log in


Log in

MA Model ASSESS Action Research Series

  • 06 Dec 2022
  • 19 Jan 2023
  • 6 sessions
  • 06 Dec 2022, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM (EST)
  • 08 Dec 2022, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EST)
  • 09 Jan 2023, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM (EST)
  • 11 Jan 2023, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EST)
  • 17 Jan 2023, 3:00 PM 4:00 PM (EST)
  • 19 Jan 2023, 4:00 PM 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Via zoom

Registration


Registration is closed

What’s working 101: Learning to apply action research strategies for curriculum and program assessment to determine initiative results.    

Register for Session #1.  Registrants will select 2 additional sessions as academic year progresses.

MA Model Implementation is on-going and happens over time, but which curriculum units or implementation initiatives are successfully achieving their student learning end goal targets?  The ASSESS component of the MA Model 3.0 promotes on-going formative data collection and analysis using tools like the Cycle of Inquiry and the Percent Change Formula to help counselors quantify the impact of school counseling programs and practices, analyze data, and identify initiative outcomes.

A -Allow time to assess curriculum or program impact data.

S - Select one initiative you want to review.

S - Start with the End in Mind – What is your research question? What is your program’s end goal target?

E - Engage in Data collection – What data is needed to answer the question?

S -Systemically apply the Cycle of Inquiry to on-going formative assessment data.

S - Share Assessment Stories and Next Steps Action Plans by completing a MARC Jr. document

3 – 1 hr. PD sessions - $100   Earn 15 MASCA PDP’s for session attendance, webinar viewing, action research, and successfully completing a MARC Jr. document. Individual mentoring included with registration.  Select virtual meeting date for Part 1. Alternate dates and session times can be arranged.  Part 2 and Part 3 dates to be determined with registrant feedback.

  • ·        Part 1 - Getting started. Identifying your research question and assessment data needed.  (1 hr.)    Dec. 6*, Dec. 8”, Jan. 9*, Jan. 11”, Jan 17*, Jan. 19” - Times: * = 3:00 -4:00 “ = 4:00 –5:00
  • ·        Part 2 - What is the data telling you? Applying the action research strategies and the cycle of inquiry to formative data and packaging results (1 hr.) Registrants will select meeting dates in February and March
  • ·        Part 3 – Sharing Assessment Stories (1.5 hrs.)  - Registrants will select spring meeting dates (April- -June).

Massachusetts School Counselors Association, Inc.  
All Right Reserved.

MASCA deeply values its diverse membership and is fully committed to creating an organization where each individual is welcomed, included, respected and empowered.  No person will be excluded from MASCA on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason. These activities include, but are not limited to, appointment of its Governing Board, hiring or firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and the providing of services.  This policy is fundamental to the effective functioning of MASCA as an organization that supports counselors and promotes equity in our schools, districts and the Commonwealth.

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software