Data Class: Identify the Problem

This year I am participating in the Portfolio project and am planning on working on intervention in the classroom and tracking data on students that come to me below grade level.  I have students in literacy, reading specifically,  that are more than 2 years behind grade level and students in math that have "holes" in concepts that are making their learning and enjoyment of math, and thus of school in general, very challenging.  I am passionate that all students are capable of learning and can be brought forward if the time and effort on the part of all stakeholders is firm and unwavering.  I have read the second chapter of The Data Toolkit and began with Identifying the Problem in a very systematic format.  It is a powerful tool that has forced a lot of reflection on my part and also has allowed me to move past my frustration of "why" and toward the possible solutions that are available.  I am excited to continue this journey and am so hopeful that with support these kids will make great progress.