Worksheet #27

ACTION PLAN # 1

Priority Addressed: Highly Qualified Teachers

Goal: Recruit and retain "highly qualified" teachers.

Action Steps:

   (from 4,4a,4b and 4c)

Timeline

Persons Responsible

Required Resources

Funding Source(s)

Review all current faculty in regard to highly qualified status.

6/04-5/05

Bobby Joe McCartney

Data from teachers and central office files

N/A

Hire qualified applicants to fill open positions.

5/04-8/04

Bobby Joe McCartney

Information from applicants, universities, and teaching licenses

N/A

Provide opportunities for current teachers to meet criteria through various options.

6/04-5/05

Bobby Joe McCartney

Andy Leach

Larry McCartney

Observations and staff development opportunities

Title II, Part A

Title II, Part B

Begin mentoring program for new teachers.

8/04-5/05

Andy Leach

Larry McCartney

Experienced teachers willing to participate in mentoring program

N/A

Professional Development Plan (Steps or Strategies) to Support Action Steps (if applicable): [from 4, 4a, 4b, & 4c]

Professinal development may be required for current teachers to earn points to become highly qualified under the HOUSSE option.  Staff development activities may need to be implemented to establish a mentoring program.

Parent & Community Involvement (Steps or Strategies) to Support Action Steps (if applicable): [from 4, 4a, 4b, & 4c]

N/A