Degree Date
6-2015
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Carol A. Burg
Second Advisor
James L. Schott
Third Advisor
Joan Q. Minnis
Abstract
Sunnyside Elementary School, an anonymous name, had a high number of discipline referrals. The purpose of this inquiry was to develop and follow an action plan to reduce behavior issues. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry, I collected discipline and academic achievement data as well as survey data to analyze the impact of the Eight-Step Problem-Solving Process on the rate of discipline referrals. Although the overall number of referrals increased, other significant findings were determined. The leadership team and faculty must be vested in the action plan as a priority in order to achieve positive results. It was also determined that utilizing the Eight-Step Problem-Solving Process increased the recognition of need for problem-solving to solve school-wide problems.
Recommended Citation
Sohigian, Edie, "Utilizing a Systematic Approach to Problem-solving in the Elementary School Setting: A Program Evaluation Project" (2015). Dissertations. 121.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/121
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Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons
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