Plan for Action

Present the data collected from your pathway audit and, as a team, talk about the results.

In small groups, brainstorm solutions to the school's issues. Groups can be assigned specific items to address. Alternatively, all groups can be assigned the same prominent issues to achieve a greater variety of interesting solutions. As a team, discuss and agree on the most effective solutions.

Compile the solutions into your action plan and assign tasks to appropriate individuals within the team and across the school. Agree on realistic time frames in which tasks should be completed.

Set aside time for students to carry out the activities they have assigned themselves and to notify other staff and students of the responsibilities assigned to them. Set up the school for success by providing training to staff and students as needed.

As a team, set frequent review dates to monitor and evaluate progress toward the action plan goal(s). Analyze how far you have come and identify what else you can do. Schedule a follow-up audit after a few months to measure the effectiveness of your actions.

• Add a section on your pathway topic to your school's website.
• In regular assemblies, share results, achievements, and development plans for the future.
• Prepare a school notice board showing graphs of results and achievements.
• Involve the local press and radio to let everyone know about the school's action plan.
• Team up with another school in the area to share ideas and collaborate on a project.
• Have students develop ways to digitally and visually represent data and other information.