Action plan: Closing the achievement gap of African American students Background
Based on statistics, the performance of African American students in public schools is way too dismal compared to their peers. In addition, there is a clear difference in the number of African American students graduating from high school. The need to address the education gap and improve on the performance and by extension the graduation rates of African Americans has the potential to improve the society in general (Washington State Library, 2008).
Assessment of circumstances
Despite the expectation for uniform performance, statistics show that 23.6 percent of African American students drop out from high school (Washington State Library, 2008). It is important that the education system is reoriented to addresses the needs of their diverse populations in American today.
Whites
African American
Score above grade level
67%
51%
Adequate yearly progress 2010
69%
49%
Adequate yearly progress 2011
62%
33%
Adequate yearly progress in 2012
56%
37%
Table 1. Achievement between White and African American high school students
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Action Plan: Getting Homeless Families with Children and Homeless Single Women off the Streets of Seattle
Part A

1. Executive Summary

1.0. Overview

The problem of homeless in Seattle is likely to continue growing if no serious long-term interventions are instituted especially when it comes to enabling people to not only find, but also keep housing. Towards this end, there is need for a deliberate plan that seeks to find and highlight the appropriate long-term responses to the homelessness problem in Settle. It is important to note that homelessness afflicts not only those who sleep out in the cold and on hard concrete surfaces, but its impact often transverses far and wide. Homelessness bears significant economic, moral, as well as social costs. This is more so the case with regard to the innate human suffering occasioned by the same and the resulting wastage in potential.

1.1. Problem Statement

In response to the Honorable Mayor's pledge on…...

.." (Channel District Redevelopment Area Strategic Action Plan, nd) ecause of this increase in demand there must be a facilities upgrade and additions such as new water lines to the water system. The projected water demand for the Channelside District include those listed in the following table labeled Figure 3 in this study.
Channel District Projected Water Demand

Source: Channel District Redevelopment Area Strategic Action Plan, nd

It is stated in the project report that the projected water demand has been reviewed by the City of Tampa Water Department and that these improvements "...are based on the assumption of water availability at the intersection of Channelside Drive and Adamo Drive. It is anticipated that extension of a new transmission main from other City water mains to this location may be required. A water main connecting at that intersection will be outside of the Channel District boundary, and therefore may require alternative funding mechanisms…...

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Bibliography

Channel District Redevelopment Area Strategic Action Plan (nd) Chapter 1 - Executive Summary. Online available at  http://tampafl.gov/dept_economic_and_urban_development/files/the_channel_district_community_redevelopment_area_plan/SAP/Chapter_1_Executive_Summary%20.pdf 

Issues Relating to Transportation and Mobility in the Downtown Area (ND)

http://www.cleinberger.com/docs/About_CL/TampaBayBusinessJournal_DowntownAnalyzed_022908.pdf

It has been eight years since I took college classes but I am more mature now and I know what I want and where I am going academically and intellectually. Learning is a positive thing, and of course all intelligent and socially conscious adults are learning every day; but when the learning is concentrated through classroom lectures, research, independent study and test-taking, it is almost overwhelming for those who are not prepared. I am prepared, and I stand at the starting line ready to dash into my new learning experience with enthusiasm.
COLLEGE DIPLOMA GOALS AND ACTION PLAN: I plan to begin taking college courses this fall (2006) at the earliest, and this January (2007) at the latest. My goal is to be working full time (or, a minimum of 30 hours per week) while I am taking 12 units in college. I have an action plan - to begin…...

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Works Cited

Jayson, Sharon. (2005). Divorce Declining, but so is Marriage; Study Authors say Cohabitation

Can Hurt Kids, Weaken Families. USA Today, Retrieved August 3, 2006, at  http://www.usatoday.com .

Affirmative Action Plan
The following Affirmative Action Plan is a response by Company XYZ to a growing concern for providing equal opportunity to all prospective and current employees. XYZ is an industry leader and therefore has the express responsibility to set an example for affirmative action. In addition to a commitment to complying with all state and federal laws, XYZ is also firmly committed to a diverse workplace environment, and a workplace free of any manifestation of discrimination. XYZ is therefore dedicated to making appropriate changes to our policies and procedures wherever necessary, in order to comply with the law and to comply with our company mission. This Affirmative Action Plan is an expression of such willingness to make changes. The proposals contained herein pertain specifically to the following changes. First, we propose equal opportunities for men and women concerning maternity and paternity leaves of absence. We also want to reassure…...

For this reason alone net neutrality should be encouraged. In addition to the problem of restrictive nature of access tiering within a democratic society, such a system is problematic because it is inconsistent with America's image as a leader in the field of technology.
Argument

Opponents to Net Neutrality

For the most part, there are two sides to the debate on net neutrality (Yoo, 2005). On the one hand operators such as Verizon and AT&T, assert that growing demands associated with the internet necessitates a level of investment that can only be realized through the commercialization of the internet. Operators also assert that the commercialization must 'involve the ability to implement a "user pays" model for the use of their networks and, hence, the Internet; those who make high use of and profit from the Internet, should, the operators say, pay for that use (Ganley & Allgrove, 2006)." In other words, those…...

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Works Cited

Boler, Megan. (2008) Digital Media and Democracy: Tactics in Hard Times.

Cambridge, MA, USA: MIT Press

Crowcroft J.(2007) Net neutrality: the technical side of the debate: a white paper. Computer Communication Review. 37(1): 49-56

Economides, N. (2008)"Net Neutrality," Non-Discrimination and Digital Distribution of Content

Personal Action Plan: Observing People in a Different Socioeconomic Class
I am a member of the lower middle socioeconomic class, and for the purposes of this assignment I chose to observe people from a wealthier part of town. Initially, I chose to observe people at a country club. I was unable to fully complete that assignment, and will detail why in the paper because I think it helps highlight some of the impact of economic disparity in this country. Because I feel like my inability to complete the assignment was very indicative of the type of things that I was meant to observe in this assignment, I allowed the partial experience to be the basis of this assignment.

For this assignment, I chose to observe members at a private country club that is located not terribly far from my home. I am not a stranger to the country club; I have attended…...

Desert Communication Operational Change Action Plan
Desert Communication Operational Change

Desert communication is a communication company requiring drastic operational changes and effective change management plan. This need arises from the decline of the net profit. There is a call for the relocation of resources for the company to benefit from the added services to the communication sector. The company realizes the need for improved organizational performance by increasing the output of employees. This is through integration of strategies and achieving a higher customer satisfaction rating for employees at the service call center. The goal is to identify the operational change plan for the company that will reduce the cost of operation, increase productivity, profit, and market share. This is by making sure that the change strategy not only focuses on reduction of cost, but also improvement of quality.

The action plan utilizes operational change since it is a robust method of reducing costs,…...

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References

Barata, R. (2004). Managing operational change with a master plan. Industrial Management, 46(5), 26-31.

Creed, A.S., Zutshi, A., & Swanson, D.J. (2008). Power and passion: Remoulded teamwork in a plastics factory. Team Performance Management, 14(5), 196-213.

Duggan, K. (2007). Measuring up lean: The journey towards operational excellence. Management Services, 51(1), 26-31.

Lubowe, D., & Blitz, A. (2008). Driving operational innovation using lean-six sigma. Business Performance Management Magazine, 6(3), 10-15.

Crisis action Plan (CAS)
Crisis Action Plan

How CAS supports contingency response to terrorist acts

CAS can be used to plan and execute multiagency response to terrorist attacks. With CAS, the planners can see the progress of a coalition planning effort. The first phase of CAS, which touches on situation development, enables respective coalition headquarters and military representatives to assess the event or intelligence submitted to them. Assessment of a crisis begins immediately after the NCA has received military representative's assessment. Upon receipt of this assessment, the NCA can return to pre-crisis situation or have military options developed. This then culminates into COA development. At this juncture, the coalition NCA issues a coalition warning order. The support commander then submits a Coalition Commander's estimate together with courses of action. The courses of action are then presented to the NCA. Selected courses of action are then issued in an alert Order of Planning. Execution…...

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References

Anonymous. (2004). Terrorism incident Law enforcement and Investigation Annex National

Response Plan. Retrieved October 23, 2012 from annex.pdfhttp://www.learningservices.us/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrp_terrorismincidentlawenforcement

Heacox, N.J., Quinn, M.L., Smillie, R.J., Hayes, J.A., & Jensen, J.A. (2001).

Evolution of a Mission Plan. Proceedings of the 6th Annual ICCRTS Symposium. United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, June 19 -- 21 2001. Retrieved October 23, 2012 from http://www.dodccrp.org/events/2002_CCRTS/Tracks/pdf/100.PDF

Forming a Crisis action Plan (CAS)
Counter terrorism

The counter terrorism units are specially trained in ensuring that the incidents that have to do with hostage taking, bombings as well as kidnapping are appropriately and professionally handled. In the recent years, there has been emphasis on the better training of the first responders over and above the Special Forces. This has seen the major mid-sized police departments having a SWAT team as well as the trained hostage negotiators.

When it comes to the international levels of terror, which is the prime concern of the paper, there is a wider engagement of Special Forces overseen by the National Security Council that is oversea and the FBI being the lead agency (Frank B. et.al, 2002:24).

The counter-terrorism plan can be categorized into four major categories as preparation, deployment, employment, and redeployment.

Preparation

The Special Forces soldiers are normally on the real world terrorism combat or on training for…...

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References

Army Strong, (2012). Special Forces. Retrieved October 25, 2012 from  http://www.goarmy.com/special-forces/primary-missions/direct-action.html 

Frank B. et.al, (2002). The Counterterrorism Handbook: Tactics, Procedures and techniques. CRC Press. Pp24. Retrieved October 25, 2012 from http://www.bandung2.co.uk/books/files/war/the%20counterterrorism%20handbook%20%28tactics,%20procedures,%20and%20techniques%29.pdf

Joint Staff, (2010). Foreign Internal Defense. Joint Publication. Pp xx. Retrieved October 25, 2012 from http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/new_pubs/jp3_22.pdf

Reflection on the Workplace Action PlanThe Workforce Action Plan at Mi-ORG focuses on employee retention, succession, and the development of strategic relationships. To reduce turnover, three key areas have been identified as important: improving diversity, enhancing morale, and ensuring proper compensation for work well-done. The succession plan focuses on identifying individuals with leadership potential and developing them from within the organization. The foundation for developing strategic relationships lies in the cultivation of an organizational that reflects the values and beliefs of both the organization and its employees so that there is total alignment.A workplace action plan like the one at Mi-ORG is helpful for providing focused guidance on problem areas that can be improved to enhance the performance of the organization. An Average Day at Mi-ORG reveals some of the daily problems that a manager will face, typical of just about any organization: pressed for time, managers have to squeeze…...

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References

An average day at Mi-ORG. (n.d.). University of Maryland.

Learning Topic: Organizational culture. (n.d.). University of Maryland.

Learning Topic: Organizational subculture. (n.d.). University of Maryland.

A Self Care Plan for Preventing Burnout at Work Abstract/Summary
An action plan is a way to establish a step-by-step guide for oneself to follow in order to achieve a goal. The main goal for this action plan is self-care. There are six areas of self-care that this action plan focuses on: physical, emotional, cognitive, social, financial and spiritual. The action plan identifies three sub goals within each area and describes the steps that I will take to reach those goals. This specific action plan was chosen to prevent me from becoming burned out at work. Self-care is important as psychologists and even the bible have shown. This paper provides support for the plan using scholarly sources, books, and other reference material, and the action plan shows why the goals and steps described are helpful in my self-care plan.
Outline of the Action Plan
This Action Plan will go through six realms of self-care:
1.…...

Adolescent Literacy Plan of Action
Successful academic learning and student performance are founded on literacy (Meltzer & Ziemba, 2006). Listening, reading, observational, writing, presentation, speaking and critical thinking skills are used by literate students to learn, communicate what they have learned and even transfer the knowledge gained to other scenarios (Meltzer & Ziemba, 2006). A literacy leadership team and the school principal must lead continual improvement as a goal for students to develop literacy. When an entire school community collectively holds expertise in literacy, it becomes the most beneficial to students (Irvin, Meltzer & Dukes, 2007). In addition to expertise, schools must do what's necessary to enhance their ability to minimize the gap existing between practice and knowledge. All school aspects, like assessments, curriculum, resource allocation, policies and structures, professional development of teachers, instruction and culture of the school, are impacted by the existence of systemic literacy development efforts (Irvin, Meltzer…...

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References

ACT (2006b). Reading for college and reading for work: Same or different? (Report). Iowa City, IA: Author.

Cooney, S. (1999). Leading the way: State actions to improve student achievement in the middle grades. Atlanta, GA: Southern Regional Education Board.

Elmore, R. F. (2002). Bridging the gap between standards and achievement: The imperative for professional development in education. Washington, DC: Albert Shanker Institute.

Graves, Michael, and Lauren Liang. (2008). "Four facets of reading comprehension instruction in the middle grades," Middle school journal (March 2008).

workshop, the feelings that were created during the same, an evaluation of what was good or not good, an analysis of the marking criteria and a conclusion/action plan that ties up the loose ends and good points mentioned above. While it is possible to not glean the relevant points and important details of a workshop or other learning vehicle, the points to be taken from this particular learning opportunity were hard to miss.
Before getting into the minutia of what was learned and why it was so effective, it should first be defined and summarized what reflection is and how it is relevant when it comes to study skills and the like. Indeed, it is entirely possible to become so enraptured and engrossed in classwork and the other common activities of school life while at the same time not gaining and keeping the proper perspective about the process, what could…...

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References

Hesse, J. (2013). Poor grammar on websites scares 59% away - Real Business. [online] Real Business. Available at:   [Accessed 15 Oct. 2016].http://realbusiness.co.uk/tech-and-innovation/2013/11/12/poor-grammar-on-websites-scares-59-away/ 

Kurtz, C. (2002). Accurate documentation equals quality patient care. - Pubmed - NCBI. [online] Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Available at:   [Accessed 15 Oct. 2016].https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11962063 

Cultural Competency Action PlanIntroductionCultural competence is the process of focusing continually on learning about, appreciating, and accepting other cultures so as to be able to incorporate various world views into the problem solving process (Kumagai & Lypson, 2009). One way to do that in the field of education is to bring diverse families into the forum of educational discourse so as to unlock the hidden potential that teachers, parents and community leaders can achieve when they collaborate (Thiers, 2017). This paper examines trends that have increased the need for cultural competence in schools, namely globalization and the call for social justice; it then looks at how these trends have impacted schools. Finally, it provides an action plan for Butler College Prep in Chicago, Illinois, by discussing policies to change, training to be provided for staff and faculty, and a timeframe for initiation.Trends that Have Increased the Need for Cultural Competence…...

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ReferencesBurridge, A. (2010). Youth on the line and the No Borders movement. Children\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Geographies, 8(4), 401-411.Kumagai, A. K., & Lypson, M. L. (2009). Beyond cultural competence: critical consciousness, social justice, and multicultural education. Academic medicine, 84(6), 782-787.Miller, T. (2011). Dream of a nation: Inspiring ideas for a better America. Asheville, NC. Fourth Edition. SEE Innovation.Noble Efforts Change Lives. (2018). Butler College Prep. Retrieved from   A. (2015). Media and politics in a globalizing world. John Wiley & Sons.School Performance. (2017). Illinois Network of Charter Schools. Retrieved from https://www.incschools.org/about-charters/school-performance/Thiers, N. (2017). Unlocking Families\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' Potential: A Conversation with Karen L. Mapp. Educational Leadership, 75(1), 40-44.http://butlercollegeprep.noblenetwork.org/ Robertson,

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The concept of self-care has never been more important than it is now, when a pandemic has shut down much of the globe and external stressors are unlike anything most people have seen in their lifetimes.  Generally, when people discuss self-care inside the topic of mental health, they are referring to the importance of caregivers engaging in self-care.  This makes it an excellent topic for a narrative essay, because of how narrative essays are structured.

The concept of self-care is an important one. People who are responsible for helping care for those who....

Outlining Personal Goals for Success and Happiness
Outlining personal goals is a crucial step in achieving success and happiness. By clearly defining our aspirations and outlining a path to reach them, we can create a roadmap for a fulfilling life. Here's an outline to help you develop your personal goals:
1. Define Your Vision and Values
Start by identifying your core values and the overarching vision you have for your life. What matters most to you? What kind of person do you want to become? Your vision and values will guide your goal-setting process.
2. Break Down Your Goals
Once you have a clear vision,....

Business Level Strategies

Business-level strategies are plans and approaches that companies adopt to gain a competitive advantage within their specific industry or market segments. They focus on optimizing operations, differentiating products or services, and targeting specific customer groups to achieve profitability and growth.

There are three main types of business-level strategies: cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.

1. Cost Leadership

Definition: Cost leadership is a strategy that aims to achieve the lowest possible production costs in an industry. Companies that pursue this strategy focus on maximizing efficiency, reducing expenses, and optimizing supply chain management.

Advantages:

Lower production costs lead to higher profit margins.
High market share....