Desired state - Current state = Need (What should be) (What is) (Gap) 100% of third grade migrant students 30% of third grade migrant 70% of third grade migrant use phonics knowledge and word students use phonics children must learn to use parts to figure out how to pronounce knowledge and word parts phonics knowledge and word - = words they do not recognize. to figure out how to parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do pronounce words they do not not recognize. recognize. {alternatively, using the performance of all "non-migrant" children to set the desired state} 85% of third grade non-migrant 30% of third grade migrant 55% of third grade migrant students use phonics knowledge and students use phonics children must learn to use word parts to figure out how to knowledge and word parts phonics knowledge and word pronounce words they do not - to figure out how to = parts to figure out how to recognize. pronounce words they do pronounce words they do not not recognize. recognize to perform as well as their non-migrant peers. A2. What is a assessment”? A assessment” is a assessment and decision-making process that systematic “needs progresses through a defined series of phases to determine needs, examine their nature and causes, and set priorities for future action. A needs assessment: Focuses on the (i.e., outcomes) to be achieved, rather than the ends means (i.e., process). For example, reading achievement is an outcome, whereas reading instruction is a means toward that end. Gathers data by of that are established procedures and methods thoughtfully selected to fit the purposes and context of the needs assessment. for solutions so that planners and Sets priorities and determines criteria managers can make sound decisions. for determining how best to allocate available money, people, Sets criteria facilities, and other resources. Leads to that will programs, services, organizational structure action improve and operations, or a combination of these elements. A3. What does mean? “comprehensive” A needs assessment is comprehensive if it: Includes both needs identification and the assessment of potential solutions;
Desired state - Current state = Need (What should be) (What is) (Gap) 100% of third grade migrant students use phonics knowledge and word parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do not recognize. - 30% of third grade migrant students use phonics knowledge and word parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do not recognize. = 70% of third grade migrant children must learn to use phonics knowledge and word parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do not recognize. {alternatively, using the performance of all "non-migrant" children to set the desired state} 85% of third grade non-migrant students use phonics knowledge and word parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do not recognize. - 30% of third grade migrant students use phonics knowledge and word parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do not recognize. = 55% of third grade migrant children must learn to use phonics knowledge and word parts to figure out how to pronounce words they do not recognize to perform as well as their non-migrant peers. A2. What is a assessment”? A “needs assessment” is a systematic assessment and decision-making process that progresses through a defined series of phases to determine needs, examine their nature and causes, and set priorities for future action. A needs assessment: Focuses on the ends (i.e., outcomes) to be achieved, rather than the means (i.e., process). For example, reading achievement is an outcome, whereas reading instruction is a means toward that end. Gathers data by of established procedures and methods that are thoughtfully selected to fit the purposes and context of the needs assessment. Sets priorities and determines criteria for solutions so that planners and managers can make sound decisions. Sets criteria for determining how best to allocate available money, people, facilities, and other resources. Leads to action that will improve programs, services, organizational structure and operations, or a combination of these elements. A3. What does “comprehensive” mean? A needs assessment is comprehensive if it: Includes both needs identification and the assessment of potential solutions;
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