Effective Instructional Leadership in High Poverty, Majority Minority, Elementary Schools
by
Shawneequa Beal
A Strategic Research Project Submitted to the
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
and School of Criminal Justice in Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
Degree of Doctor of Education
Nova Southeastern University
3
2023
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This strategic research project was submitted by Xxxxx Xxxxxx under the direction of the persons listed below. It was submitted to the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education at Nova Southeastern University.
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, EdD or PhD
ESRP 9000 Faculty Member
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx, EdD or PhD
ESRP 9001 Faculty Member
Kimberly Durham, PsyD
Dean
Statement of Original Work
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Executive Summary
Insert Title of Strategic Research Project. Insert Your Name, 2023: Strategic Research Project, Nova Southeastern University, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. Keywords: xxxxx, xxx xxxxx, xxxx, xxxxxxx
Single-space within each paragraph, but double-space between paragraphs. Do not indent the first lines of paragraphs. The narrative portion (i.e., after the informational first paragraph) of the Executive Summary should be 220-270 words. The Executive Summary must not exceed one page in length.
[Insert Description of the Strategic Research Project – Example Follows]: This strategic research project was designed to provide . . . .
[Keep in mind that the Executive Summary is a brief summary or condensed version of your organizational research project, so that the audience has a better understanding regarding the structure, services, key factors, and other major points to include results, conclusions, and recommendations].
Table of Contents
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Part 1: Critical Analysis1
Researcher’s Role#
Description of the Setting#
Organizational Background and History#
The Mission Statement#
The Vision Statement#
The Value Statement#
Organizational Reputation and Sustainability#
Relevant Terms#
Identify Potential Gaps or Areas for Growth#
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT)#
Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE)#
External Factor Evaluation (EFE)#
Part 2: Define the Problem#
Synthesis of Literature Related to the Problem#
Research Methods#
Pertinent Models, Frameworks, or Theories#
Summary of Findings#
Statement of the Problem#
Strengths
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Weaknesses. The following 10 factors are as follows (see Table 2).
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Opportunities. The following 10 factors are as follows (see Table 3).
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Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE)
In this opening paragraph, explain what the significance is regarding an Internal Factor Evaluation for an organization (see Table 5). This explanation must include the rankings 1 to 4 as well as the weighting 0.00 to 1.00. This paragraph must have 5 to 6 academic sentences with 2 to 3 current scholarly sources. In addition, explain the results of your IFE analysis regarding the total weighted score. Indicate whether the value you obtained was greater than the average (2.5), less than or equal to and what this means. You should include Table 5, which will include the matrix of the evaluation of the 20 internal factors.
Table 5
Internal Factor Evaluation Matrix
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The following are my eight factors (i.e., 4 strengths, 4 weaknesses).
Four Strengths. Provide a minimum of 5 to 6 academic sentences explaining why you chose these four strengths out of the 10 to improve the total weighted score, whether the score was above or below the 2.50 total weighted score. You must have at least 4 to 6 current scholarly sources to validate your claims. An example of an opening sentence to this paragraph should read: The following four strengths were identified from my Internal Factor Evaluation (see Table 6): (a) xxxx, (b) xxxx, (c) xxxx, and (d) xxxx.
Tian, H., & Sun, Z. (2018). Academic Achievement Assessment. Springer.
U.S. Department of Education. (n.d.). APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER RACE TO THE TOP – DISTRICT. Clarksdale Municipal School District-pdf. Retrieved January 16, 2023, from https://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop-district/2013/finalists/applications/clarksdale.pdf
U.S. News. (2019). U.S. News & World Report: News, Rankings and Analysis on Politics, Education, Healthcare and More. @US News. https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/mississippi/geo-h-oliver-visual-perf-arts-226782
Appendix A
School Mission Statement
George H. Oliver Elementary School Mission Statement
Through collaboration and continuous learning, George H. Oliver Elementary School will be a place of excellence where all students are engaged in high-quality real-world learning. A professional and highly motivated staff, in partnership with parents will encourage children to achieve their full potential and become responsible citizens who are lifelong learners.
Appendix B
School Vision Statement
George H. Oliver Elementary School Vision Statement
George H. Oliver Elementary School strives to guarantee each child a superior education through high quality integrated learning experiences.
Appendix C
School Value Statement
George H. Oliver Value Statement
Our organization emphasizes the importance of respect, responsibility, integrity, excellence, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. These values will be expressed in a way that speaks to our organization's commitment to helping our students reach their fullest potential.
