What would be the most effective initial action of the plan?

Disaggregate the data, identify specific areas for improvement, and then form a collaborative team of teachers, community members, and officials to develop the action plan

This question focuses on the leaders understanding of effective methods for solving an educational problem. In response (B), the principal acknowledges the value of collaboration in solving an educational problem but does not identify the appropriate stakeholders. Response (C) indicates an isolated rather than global solution to the problem, as it addresses only a limited number of students rather than what might be problems with program content or instructional practice. Response (D) serves no valuable purpose and would most likely be alienating to parents and students alike. Response (A) recognizes the value of collaboration, the identification of appropriate stakeholders, and the use of relevant data to make educational decisions. Therefore, the correct answer is (A).