Needs Assessment Template - TN



Needs Assessment TemplateIn the following table, rate the extent to which your school or district meets the needs of students being life-long civic learners. After filling out the first 4 rows, please include at least 4 other needs to be assessed.Needs Not AddressedNeed Addressed (Remains a major need)Need Addressed (Remains a minor need)Need Well-AddressedNot an Identified NeedHigh-Quality Civics Instruction (Materials & Resources)Teacher Professional Development Opportunities (training to support civics education)Teacher Preparation (resources to support civics education)Community outreachImpact StrategiesThe following sample strategies can be used by schools and districts as a reference guide illustrating the types of strategies that could be funded by the grant. Schools and districts are encouraged to carefully assess the needs of students, schools, and/or teachers within their respective communities. Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are encouraged when proposing desired supports and strategies.Establishing and developing civics programs (e.g., Model United Nations, Youth in Government, Mock Election)Supporting existing civics programs (e.g., Model United Nations, Youth in Government, Mock Election)Implementing innovative and creative courses in addition to traditional courses (e.g., Civics 101)Support for implementation of new Social Studies Standards (implemented in 2019-20), specifically utilizing the “P” content strandProviding support for educators integrating high-quality civics instruction in classes other than social studiesSupporting curriculum (e.g., resources found on the Secretary of State’s website, iCivics, Center for Civic Education, Annenberg Classroom)Creating civics-based pathways/programs of studyProviding professional development opportunities based on educator needsProviding professional development grants to allow teachers the ability to customize their professional learning by attending regional- or national-level professional development conferencesProviding teachers access to a network of subject matter experts (side-by-side coaching)Teachers can select subject matter experts based on the supports needed in their classrooms, and those practitioners can come into the classroom to assist/coach.Purchasing instructional technology and supplies Sponsoring guest speakers on civics instruction and/or from the civic community (e.g., members of the General Assembly)Creating summer experiences for teachers focusing on civics instructionParticipating in local, regional, and national initiatives for school civics programs (e.g., Youth Senate)Providing opportunities for students to become actively involved in the community (e.g., holding a voter drive)Provide opportunities for students to take informed action at the local, state, or national levelProvide opportunities for students to participate in a range of local, regional, and global problems, and some ways in which people are trying to address these problemsAllow students to apply a range of deliberative and democratic strategies and procedures to make decisions and take action in their classrooms, schools, and out-of-school civic contextsCreating a parent workshop(s) on civics education or hosting a series of events offered through your school/district family resource centerPlease note: Grant funds cannot be used to fund teacher salaries or capital improvements. ................
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