Attached is the ARI Action Research Model developed with ARI and REL Appalachia.
Abbie Combs uploaded new file(s): kvec_actionresearch_model_12-10-2014.docx to Appalachian Renaissance Initiative

Article in Harvard Education Letter about Question Formulation Technique (QFT) would be a great resource to help Social Studies Teacher Leaders share the technique.
http://hepg.org/hel-home/issues/27_5/helarticle/teaching-students-to-ask-their-own-questions_507#home

Observation Time Saving Tips Video
http://mediaportal.education.ky.gov/educator-effectiveness/professional-growth-and-effectiveness/2014/11/observation-time-saving-tip/

I had the opportunity to attend some sessions on peer observation at the Learning Forward conference…one interesting presentation was by Vanderbilt and Tennessee DoE. They are working with six districts using peer observation GROUPS. Teachers work in horizontal or vertical teams to review lessons (they video their lessons) and give feedback…Read More

Due to low registration numbers, the ARI Preschool training at Big Sandy this Friday has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled at a later date. More information for the 2015 trainings will be available shortly.