Critical Inquiry Process for the System
- Examine the source and impetus of the inquiry (i.e. data, critical incident, policy).
- Analyze the areas impacted by what is to be examined.
- Define the parameters of the inquiry:
Resources – human, financial, material
o Timeline
o Team membership – stakeholder interest, expertise, diverse voices
o Level of autonomy in decision-making
· Frame the question.
Collaboration between the district point person and Long-Range Plan Steering Committee is ongoing.
- Convene team.
- Discuss norms for collaboration.
- Review the Discovery Phase information.
- Examine current research and practice related to the question.
- Develop an action plan for pursuing the inquiry:
o Define the necessary action(s) and their goals.
o Align with the Learner-Centered Principles and the District beliefs.
o Create a timeline for taking action.
o Assign responsibility for the communication plan.
o Determine data collecting and documentation methods and responsibilities.
Collaboration between the district point person and Long-Range Plan Steering Committee is ongoing.
- Implement the plan.
- Monitor the plan.
- Maintain communication plan.
- Analyze and use data to guide revision and/or to make recommendations.
Collaboration between the district point person and Long-Range Plan Steering Committee is ongoing.
- Create a plan to evaluate the implementation of the recommendation.
- Communicate the results of the evaluation.
