FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
JIM HORNE
Commissioner of Education
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.
CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA
JULIA L. JOHNSON
WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.
LINDA K. TAYLOR
March 22, 2004
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
District Staff Development Directors
FROM:
Ava G. Byrne
SUBJECT: April
19
th
Drive-in Conference
Action Research: Building Powerful Learning Communities
From Standard 1.4.4: Action research is “a process where participants – who might be teachers,
principals, support staff - examine their own practice, systematically and carefully, using the techniques
of research.” (Cathy Caro-Bruce, The Action Research Facilitator’s Handbook)
The Florida Department of Education, in support of the
Florida Professional
Development
Evaluation System Protocol
, will host a session on Action Research, Monday, April 19
th
, 2004, at
the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs Hotel, from 9:00 am– 4:00 pm.
Cathy Caro-Bruce, a leading practitioner, researcher, and staff developer, will provide the nuts
and bolts of Action Research:
What is Action Research?
Why do Action Research?
Developing a Question
The Group and the Group Process
Data Gathering and Analysis
Writing about Action Research
Getting Started and Supporting Action Research
AVA G. BYRNE, CHIEF
BUREAU OF EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 124 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0435
Memorandum
March 22, 2004
You are encouraged to register early for this event as we anticipate a full session. Please note that
we will not be able to accommodate on-site registrations (meeting space and materials
considerations). To register for this event, go to
http://www.floridaleaders.net/register/actionresearch.html and complete the online registration form.
A registration confirmation will be sent to you by return email.
The Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs is located off of I –4 Exit 92, at 350 Northlake Blvd. (407)
830-1985. Attendees and/or their school districts are responsible for all travel related expenses. A
limited number of rooms are available at the hotel for attendees at a rate of $71 plus tax (which
includes a complimentary breakfast buffet coupon).
School-based staff developers, district professional development staff, and teacher leaders are
encouraged to attend this session. For additional information, contact Henry Pollock (850) 245-0546
or email at <henry.pollock@fldoe.org>.
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