Research

Based
Data/
Evidence
Instructional
Focus
A: Importance
1=Extremely
Critical;
2=Somewhat
Critical; 3=Not
Critical
B: Urgency
1=Extremely
Urgent;
2=Somewhat
Urgent; 3=Not
Urgent
C: Ease to
Implement
1=Easy;
2=Moderate;
3=Hard
EXAMPLE -- Class size reduction x x x 1 1 2 2
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Action/Item
Check if Action/Item Addresses
DIRECTIONS: (1) List all actions/items that the district and school supports through the budget. This would include positions, events/meetings,
trainings, books, equipment, supplies, etc.. (2) Mark whether the action/item is "research based", "data/evidence" is available to substantiate
effectiveness, and/or responsive to "instructional focus" at the site. (3) Assess priority based on three factors -- "Importance", "Urgency", and
"Ease of Doing" (see separate sheet for questions to consider). (4) Calculate "Priority Index" by multiplying priority factors together.
Priority
Index =
A x B x C
Prioritization
Prioritization Considerations -- Use these questions to guide discussion regarding how priority factors rate.
Does this activity address one of our most critical needs?
Is there evidence that this activity will directly and quickly address the needs of
students like ours?
Is this activity time bound? That is, is training or funidng available now that won't be
later?
Will implementing this activity/item directly address the needs around student
achievement?
Will implementing this activity impact most of our students or only a small group of
students?
Will implementing this activity impact the entire staff or just the actions of a few
individuals?
Is this activity part of a districtwide initative or one that we will be required to
implement imminently?
Is this activity easily sustainable once we have the basics in place?
Is there evidence that this activity has improved student achievement?
Importance
Urgency
Ease of Doing
Is this activity part of a districtwide initative or one that we will be required to
implement imminently?
Does this activity align with our existing instructional program?
Will this actitiy require a great deal of professional development or require new staff in
order to implement it effectively?
Will we need to invest in significant amounts of new materials in order to implement
this activity effectively?
Will implementing this activity impact the classroom directly or is it a more peripheral
activity such as an afterschool or parent activity?