A Case Study of Mary Jane Sims Elementary - Department of ...

Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................3
Methodology...............................................................................................................................3
Study Design ...........................................................................................................................3
Qualitative Sources..................................................................................................................3
Quantitative Sources................................................................................................................3
Participants..............................................................................................................................4
Data Analysis ..........................................................................................................................4
Limitations of the Data ............................................................................................................4
History........................................................................................................................................5
Austin......................................................................................................................................5
Student Demographics by Campus, District, and State: A Comparison ....................................5
Findings......................................................................................................................................6
Theme 1: Unity: Peer and Faculty Cohesion ............................................................................7
Theme 2: Structures for Support ............................................................................................10
Theme 3: Parent & Community Involvement.........................................................................18
Theme 4: School Environment and Safety .............................................................................21
Recommendations.....................................................................................................................26
Unity: Peer and Faculty Cohesion..........................................................................................26
Structures for Support............................................................................................................27
Parent and Community Involvement......................................................................................28
Community Involvement .......................................................................................................30
Bilingual Programs................................................................................................................30
School Environment and Safety.............................................................................................30
Conclusion................................................................................................................................31
2008 Principalship Cohort Members .........................................................................................33
References ................................................................................................................................34
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