Needs	5	4	3	2	1
1. discipline, safety	++		++
2. prof. dev.	+	++++
3. resources	+	+	++	+
4. stream-lined admin.	+			+	+++
5. improved comm.				+++	+
6. better trans.			+		+

1. discipline, safety 5+5+3+3=16
2. professional development 5+4+4+4+4=21
3. resources 5+4+3+3+2=17
4. stream-lined admin 5+2+1+1+1=10
5. improved communication 2+2+2+1=7
6. better transition 3+1=4

From our example, "professional development" received the most points and is therefore considered to be the greatest need. Next the process could be repeated to identify and prioritize needs within the professional development category, or a team could be appointed to do this.


Back to Module five