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Like many of my classmates, I believe the authors of these plans are well intended at all levels but I wonder if actual classroom teachers were involved in the plans. My first thought is that the implementation of these plans is lacking at all levels. Cost is a major factor especially in light of the recent cuts in education funding, this affects the requirements of the infrastructure. I wonder if the goals of the plan are realistic in many schools in the country especially those in economically depressed areas. In addition, I think our local plan needs to be rewritten and updated. I have not been formally involved in planning of our local plan but have made suggestions as part of a building committee of which I am a member. It is difficult making suggestions when you're not a formal member of the planning team. I wonder if the suggestions of the classroom teachers hold any weight with the authors of the plan. The plans have impacted my work in that the changes in the classroom must be implemented by me and the other staff members. The lack of resources and accessibility do create some issues. I think this is the most important question. I believe you must have a plan in place even if the complete implementation is not feasible in all situations. The plan gives us guidelines and in many cases goals although acheivement of these goals is more the responsibility of the board and administration than the classroom teachers. Another problem that can develop is the lack of communication of the plan by the building leadership and the level of importance the administration places on the implementation. I really wasn't surprised by anything involved with the plans. However, I was a bit surprised in the difficulty I had finding and accessing our local plan. Shouldn't it be available online ! I think the plans would be very effective if more money was available. What is being done at the national, state, and local level to assure the plans are being utilized? Would this be considered enforcement? I woudl have to say at this point that in Stow most teachers are unaware of the three plans and the requirements / suggestions. My grade of effectiveness would be a C-