 Goals and objectives/outcomes of the research investigation
My goal throughout this process is to find strategies, research, and incentives that will motivate learners. I want to be able to identify ways teachers can work with students to assist them in becoming successful. In addition, I would like to see if there is a correlation between elevated motivation and student attendance.
 Activities designed to achieve the objectives
There are many different activities that will be conducted throughout the action research process, some of which I will add as I go. I will be giving surveys to my sample group at different intervals in the year. I will also be assisting my principal with a professional learning community, or PLC, where we will conduct a book study and look at research about student motivation. In addition, I hope to implement a campus blog community that will be utilized as a journal where teachers can write reflectively about their experiences, perspectives, and questions.
 Resources and research tools needed for data gathering
Resources and research tools are the backbone of this tool. I will be using data shared through our PLC meetings, book (The Motivation Breakthrough) study analysis, and student surveys. Also utilized will be student assessment and attendance data. Cumulative data will be TAKS information and our FLEX program attendance numbers. In addition, the number of referrals to the tier II math and reading classrooms will be analyzed.
 Draft timeline for completion or implementation of activities
PLC meetings will be held quarterly so that the teachers will have the opportunity to put some of the learning into action. Surveys will be given to student sample group quarterly. Teachers will complete webblog on a timeline as to be determined by my site supervisor.
 Persons responsible for implementation of the action research plan
Wendy Ruthart, Principal/Site Supervisor and Amy Ball will be responsible for the implementation of the action research plan.
 Process for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives
During the research process I plan to take quantitative data by analyzing students’ assessments, surveys, and attendance records. I will also observe the reflections of the teachers during our PLC and blog posts.
 Assessment instrument(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of the action research study
The assessment for this study will be an analysis of student statistics for the year. Did the students’ attendance rates increase along with their surveys on motivation? How are their assessment scores in comparison to the other data obtained from the study?