What I have learned about action research...

Action research is just that, action.  As an educator or principal, we must look at our practices on a daily basis, make plans or goals to better our practices, implement the findings that will answer our questions or ease our wonderings, look back on what worked and what did not work, make adjustments as needed, and
continually work on our plans or goals for improvement. 

As an educator, I will utilize action research by looking at the data provided from test results such as curriculum based assessments (CBAs) and/or topic/unit tests.  I will study the data and make a plan or set goals to improve my students' skills in specific content areas.  I will challenge my high students with enrichment lessons or exerses, and I will provide small group instruction for students based on their needs assessment.  I will continue this process throughout the year to keep my students on track with their learning. 

As a principal, I will study and analyze school-wide data, create plans and set goals based off the study of the data..  I will collaborate with my team leaders, whom will collaborate with their team.  We will come together during weekly staff meetings and collectively discuss our plans and goals.  We will implement the findings in our classrooms, and collaborate weekly on the results of our findings, and make changes and adjustments accordingly.