EDD 9951 Week 4 Assignment Site Information

EDD 9951 Week 4 Assignment Site Information, Role in/With Organization, Statement, Data Evidence Acknowledgement I am retaking this course and have been granted permission to reuse my original assessments from my previous enrollment. This submission is my original work, created during my prior attempt, and is being resubmitted per the instructor’s guidance. I have made minor modifications to this assessment to reflect updated guidelines, course expectations, and feedback from my previous attempts.I understand the importance of academic integrity and transparency, and I am submitting this assignment with full acknowledgment that the content may reflect similarity to work previously submitted through Turnitin or other academic integrity systems. Thank you for your consideration. Problem of Practice Needs Assessment Learner and Specialization Information (to be completed by the learner) Learner Name Learner E-mail Learner ID Number 2517927 Instructor Name Specialization Adult Education Specialization Program Director Name Specialization Program Director E-mail Name of Project Site North Las Vegas Chapter, Lions Club International Name of Person Giving Authorization to Use Site Willie Fields, Jr. Type of Organization Community Service Learner Role at Site Member/Volunteer APPROVED BY INSTRUCTOR Name & Date Overview of the AIP Model The Applied Improvement Project (AIP) will establish problem solutions through recommended actions for organizational improvement. The AIP model contains three phases, which include a total of 10 steps. The three phases are as follows: planning, implementation, and evaluation (refer to Figure 1). In the phase 1 “planning”, the applied researcher will provide comprehensive details to diagnose the problem and also generate alternatives and an action plan. In the phase 2 “implementation”, the action plan will be executed to address the identified problem. In the phase 3 “evaluation,” data collection and analysis will take place to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed intervention. Further, the project findings will be conveyed to stakeholders to enable the project findings to be disseminated. Figure 1 Applied Improvement Project Model Note. This figure shows the three major phases of the Applied Improvement Project Model and how the ten steps of this model were completed within the Advanced doctoral courses. The shaded sections resemble the three major phases, the circular icons resemble the ten steps, and the line between the icons resembles the connection between each step within the appropriate phase. Retrieved from https://media.capella.edu/CourseMedia/edd8522element20223/wrapper.asp. Not in the public domain. The organizational problem will be diagnosed and managed through a systematic approach that uses the AIP model. Step 1 of the AIP model serves as the main focus of the signature assignment, as deals with problem diagnosis. Step 1 leads to the precise identification of the root cause and underlying problem. The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the problem, the reasons for its occurrence, and the possible effects. The diagnostic findings will direct the next actions within the AIP model framework. Using the model in the Doctor of Education program helps in organizational problem management while creating a connection between the AIP model and Advanced Doctoral Courses. Preliminary Site Information The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is a worldwide non-profit organization headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States. The LCIF is committed to improving the youth’s access to quality education (Lions International, 2025). Other domains on which the LCIF is working globally include health improvement, disaster management, and youth development programs. One of the biggest initiatives for youth is Lions Quest, which is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program administered in cooperation with thousands of schools around the world (Lions Quest, 2025). There is a history of SEL at this site, but it comes from a very large initiative-grades wide, all concerned to deal with rising issues of bullying, chronic absenteeism, and student academic performance (Lions International, 2025). Thus, the SEL is supposed to improve the students’ academic performance by enhancing their social skills and emotional intelligence. The expectations mandated by the school district and site principals for focusing on emotional regulation-making decision-building positive peer relationships. The stakeholders are not recruiting educators to implement the SEL program. Not implementing the SEL program increased the student absenteeism rate, which directly impacts academic performance directly. LCIF supports schools in so many contexts. These schools typically serve between 300 and 1,500 students, but differ widely in the demographic makeup by region. Also, the student demographics often reflect the wider community. The organization provides education to students of various ages and backgrounds, such as elementary, middle, and high school students. The organization has teaching staff to implement the SEL program for high school students. Teacher demographics vary, but most schools have between 25-75 educators trained in Lions Quest. Schools using Lions Quest are quietly distributed across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Many schools cite concerns about student behavior, bullying, and mental health, which makes SEL programs such as Lions Quest essential for creating a positive school climate environment for student academic success (Lions International, 2025). These schools with LCIF partnerships implement Lions Quest to ensure an environment that is conducive, safe, inclusive, and academically supportive for students from all backgrounds. The site advocates for implementing the SEL programs to improve the achievement rate of the students through the establishment of a positive school culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness among students. Role in or Relationship with the Organization The applied researcher’s specific role is participation in the Lion Quest program implemented by the organization to deliver SEL education to students. The title is the volunteer who participates in the Lion Quest Program to raise awareness of the SEL program for the students. The applied research is connected to the organization and is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing SEL instruction for students at the school. In addition, the researcher also plays a role in conducting student support services, including SEL programs. The applied researcher thinks the initiatives are a part of the mission-driven organization to improve the student achievement rate. The site has a hierarchical structure due to board members, allowing all employees to express the viewpoints regarding the management of the organization’s issues.  The applied researcher has a critical role to play in the