Statement+of+Need

There are three areas to be completed within the statement of need.


 * __Section A:__**

In this section, you will select the statement that best validates the need for your course. You should include a brief explanation to support your selection. Choices and sample explanations are included in the following attachment: [|Statement of Need Section A.doc] **__Section B:__**

In this section, you are asked to provide a description of your course. Please include the following: 
 * __Content to be explored through participation in the course.__ 
 * __Teaching Methodologies that you will use within the course__
 * __Description as to how content of course will connect to particpants classrooms __

Sample Descriptions are available in the following attachment: [|Sample Course Descriptions.doc]

__**Section C:**__

In this section, you are asked to include a bried literature review that supports the content, instruction and connection to student achievement. The majority of literature included should be no more than five years old.

Please see the following resouces that might help you to construct your literature review:

Sample Literature Reviews: [|Literature Review Samples.doc]

Literature References: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive">[|Literature Review Resources.doc]

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive">**Websites Containing Relevant Research Related to Student Achievement**

<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive">[|Learning Point Associates]