Oakland Unified School District

Quality School Development

Theory of Action Template

Who is the child walking in?	If I do this… (Theory of Action)	Then this will change…	Who is the child walking out? (School Vision)
Academically
Socio-Emotionally

SAMPLE

Who is the child walking in?	If I do this… (Theory of Action)	Then this will change…	Who is the child walking out? (School Vision)
Academically behind Unmotivated about college and academics Lacking self-confidence and self-discipline	Rigorous and strict college-focused school culture	Motivation Self-discipline Academic skills	Prepared to attend and be academically successful in ANY college preparatory high school
Increased time-on-task	Self-confidence Academic skills
Enrichment program that provides mastery in a particular art	Self-confidence Motivation Self-discipline
Unengaged community Lacking “big” picture/global perspective So many needs Students aren’t independently capable of leading/owning their future	Parents play CRITICAL roles in supporting WHOLE child	Sustains teachers Sustains school Supports students instructional needs Engages students’ “real world”	Academically prepared for high school 6 Ways to ASCEND Reflective Take charge of own learning Be helpful Be caring Take responsibility Persevere
Explicitly teach habits of thinking and leading	Students learn independence Students learn how to ASCEND
Inquiry approach to instruction – “it’s not them, it’s US…”	Academic skills