1. Continuous Improvement Process Clark & Estes (2002) Student Performance Data (academic achievement) Current Educational Practice Data (process & programs) Reveal performance gaps to be discussed (achievement gaps, program implementation gaps) Findings indicate who should be included in focus groups, inform content of questions. Focus group discussion of achievement and program implementation gaps data (Refer to SPSA Summary of Schoolwide Priority) Create objectives and quarterly monitoring plan Focus group reveal barriers as to why the gaps exist (principal scripts while group discusses) Categorize Barriers Logistics Motivation Skills/Knowledge Student performance goals Board and Superintendent