Iowa Support System for Schools and Districts in Need of Assistance

Direction of Desired Movement

Force Field Analysis

Source: School Leader’s Guide to Root Cause Analysis Using Data to Dissolve Problems, Paul G. Preuss, pp 88-89 (adapted)

State expectation – 100% by 2013-14 Curriculum not aligned with standards

Community/Parents expect kids to go on to college Teachers see no sense of urgency

Sanctions from state if not successful Instructional activities do not match tests

Driving Forces Restraining Forces

Desired State

Diagnosis Phase: Force Field Analysis ©2008 Diagnosis - 1

 Iowa Support System for Schools and Districts in Need of Assistance

We want to do what’s best for our kids. We lack effective instructional strategies.

We have new materials, based on research. Professional development is missing.

Number of minutes in math is 30 minutes

Direction of Desired Movement

Diagnosis Phase: Force Field Analysis ©2008 Diagnosis - 2