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Assessing Parent and Staff Perspectives on School Strengths
Sister Mary Catherine Bykerk, CK

This action research project sought to identify the strengths of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, especially as they relate to the school’s Catholic identity, and determine how these strengths impact parents’ decision to send their children to the school.

Assessing Parent and Staff Perspectives on School Strengths
Mary Catherine Bykerk

This action research project sought to identify the strengths of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, especially as they relate to the school’s Catholic identity, and determine how these strengths impact parents’ decision to send their children to the school.

Assessing the State of the Faculty Community and its Impacts at School of the Blessed Sacrament
Caroline Sliney

The purpose of this action research project was to assess the school climate of School of the Blessed Sacrament through the lens of the faculty and staff community. By diagnosing the strengths and weaknesses of the community, this action research will inform the development of staff programs in relationships, collaboration, and spirituality.

Assisting New Catholic School Families: Embracing Families with Limited English
Cristy Carmen María Jordán

The purpose of this action research project was to identify the challenges stakeholders in the SJSE communities experience when new families enroll for the first time.

Can Professional Development Increase Successful Project-Based Learning Implementation?
Kaitlyn Kramer

The purpose of this action research project was to assess the effectiveness of teacher preparation and professional development to equip staff for the planning and implementation of Project Based Learning as well as to determine what support teachers feel is necessary to ensure successful Project Based Learning implementation.

Classroom Change: The Effects of Differentiation
Crystal Barthel

The purpose of this research project was to evaluate the impact of teacher training in differentiation techniques for use with higher ability students at SPN. It also looked atthe effectiveness of the implementation of the techniques by the teachers and their result

Developing a Stakeholder Informed and Faith Based Code of Conduct
Carla A. West

The purpose of this action research was to gain stakeholder perspectives on current school rules. Based on these survey results, the project’s next steps will focus on creating and implementing a faith-based consistent code of conduct and consequences to guide student behaviors.

eloping a Systematic Graduate Support Program at Mother of Sorrows School
Griselda Villarreal

The purpose of this action research project was to explore the essential characteristics necessary in an effective, high-quality graduate support program for students at risk of dropping out of high school.

Enhancing Math Achievement through Common Formative Assessment

To determine if significant student achievement growth would occur -specifically in mathematics- with the implementation of one daily formative assessment in mathinstruction, as well as collaborative teacher reflection.

Enrollment Decisions: All Saints Academy and Its Founding Parishes
Michael Debri

The purpose of this action research project was to determine reasons behind decisions for enrolling or not enrolling children at All Saints Academy.

Examining Causes of Decreasing Retention and Low Enrollment at St. Genevieve Catholic School
Daisy M. Perez

The purpose of this action research was to uncover the primary factors that are influencing a decrease in student retention and low enrollment at St. Genevieve Catholic School.

Experiences of Families Contributing to the Arizona Individual Tax Credit Scholarship
Keiran D. Roche, M.Ed.

The action research was the opening of a dialogue with families who were able to contribute to the individual tax credit in Arizona. The research was a faith-filled response to the mandate entrusted by the United States Bishops, to make Catholic schools and the Catholic school advantage accessible, available, and affordable to anyone that desires it, even the most marginalized.

Improving Reading Achievement for More Readers: Impact of Tier III Reading Interventions for Tier I and II Readers
Darren thelen

The purpose of this action research project was to improve reading growth of students who scored at or below the 38th percentile nationally on standardized reading tests in second through fourth grade.

Response to Student Literacy Needs
Jennifer Beltramo

The purpose of this action research project was to determine the effectiveness of a reading intervention program on improving mastery of fluency, word study, and comprehension for students in grades four through eight.

Serving At Risk Students Through Goal Setting and Relationship Building
Andrew M. Long

The purpose of this action research project was to examine how one-to-one meetings between a student and educator, coupled with goal setting, benefit at risk students.

St. Monica Academic Resource Team
Brian Ouellette

 To evaluate the current process for accommodating students with special learning needs and to develop the St. Monica Academic Resource Team (SMART) in order to provide students and teachers with necessary strategies and monitoring in order to provide an inclusive and successful educational environment for all students.

Successful Faculty Meeting Strategies at Our Lady of Charity School
Katie Olson

To evaluate the development, implementation, and impact of restructured faculty meetings on the engagement, ownership, and professional knowledge of pre-school through eighth grade teachers at Our Lady of Charity School.

Take Care of My Sheep: Feeding the Lambs at Sacred Hearts School
Susan L. Hendricks

The purpose of this study was to join in community with the school and parish stakeholders in researching and implementing an alternative method of serving nutritious and affordable snacks and lunches to the students of Sacred Hearts School. 

Teacher Needs In Transitioning To A Standards-Based Grading System
Adam Scott Groebner

The purpose of this action research project was to first assess teacher perceptions of standards-based grading and to then examine the effectiveness of specific steps at the classroom level to best support the teachers and guide Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in the transition to a school-wide, standards-based grading system.

Teacher Self-Efficacy/Attitude and the Early Stages of Hands-on, Inquiry-Based Elementary Science Curriculum Kit Implementation
Benjamin Devin John Potts

The purposes of this action research project were to examine the relationship between the implementation of hands-on, inquiry-based science kits and teacher self-efficacy/attitude as well as to analyze professional considerations during the early stages of curriculum implementation.

The Effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader Program
Katie Litzenberger

The purpose of this action research project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader program. An effective reading program helps students interpret, comprehend, and engage in textual information, resulting in consistent academic progression (Kelly & Clausen-Grace, 2006). 

The Impact of an Early Literacy Program on Toddlers and Parents
April Michelle García

The purpose of this action research project was to evaluate the impact of an early literacy program for two and three-year-olds and their parents. 

What Parents Consider When Making Enrollment Decisions
Verona Bodoh

The purpose of this action research project was to identify the factors that positively or negatively influenced parents’ decisions of whether to enroll their children at St. Mary’s School. 

Why Not Catholic Schools?
Jason Huther

The purpose of this action research project was to pinpoint factors influencing parent decision on where to send their children for primary school, knowing that the parish provides a school option for parishioner families.

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