Define the charge to the task force. Establish operational procedures. Decide on roles and responsibilities of task force members. Decide on training that may be needed for the task force. Establish a policy statement for the LEA on closing the achievement gap.
Address why closing the achievement gap is important to the entire community.
Ensure that all data are disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic status. Define critical questions. Present findings of each subcommittee to the full task force. Decide on an implementation plan, benchmarks and periodic monitoring process. Develop a report to the school and community that includes the implementation plan, benchmarks and the monitoring process.