Description of Action Researching and How I might be able to use it.

Action Research is a dynamic way to school administrators can move towards solutions to problems in their school districts.  Administrators use relevant literature and data collected from respected sources to come to conclusions about problems their school district may be facing.  Unlike the traditional approach to educational research, which includes using outside experts such as university professors, the administrator finds information through research and shares it with others to reach a solution.  One of the benefits to action research is that although university professors knowledge is valuable they are not involved in day to day operations of a school district.  Therefore their information may not address the real problem being faced or their solution may be based on a perfect world scenario.  It is important that the school administrator is the "Lead Learner" in their school district.  If an administrator wants their staff to reach their full potential then he/she needs to reach theirs as well.  I feel that I might be able to use this Action Research approach to come to a solution about our School District's Community Involvement.  Our community sadly, is almost totally disconnected from our School District's goals and direction.  I want to obtain information and strategies about how our district may reach out to the community and gain their trust.  The only way our School District can move forward is to have a positive relationship with our community.  I feel that Action Research planning will help us take that next step as a District.