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Smart educators know simplicity is key to mitigating overwhelm and ensuring success. This book will help. Access the proven PLC at Work® process in a straightforward, easy-to-implement guide. Designated actions and essential steps for teachers, school leaders, and coaches focus on answering each of the four critical questions of a professional learning community so you can be confident you are doing the right work.
This book will help teachers, school leaders, and coaches:
• Learn the six actions that help answer each of the four critical questions of a PLC
• Create a shared vision among teacher and leadership teams and gain clarity on student mastery of essential standards
• Employ meaningful feedback to encourage student self-assessment and ownership of learning
• Utilize field-tested prompts, rubrics, and templates to facilitate effective ongoing collaboration
• Address common roadblocks in establishing a collaborative school culture and work environment
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Identifying Essential Standards and Skills
Chapter 2: Gaining Shared Clarity and Defining Mastery
Chapter 3: Encouraging Student Ownership Through Student Self-Assessment
Chapter 4: Utilizing Formative Assessment for Feedback
Chapter 5: Learning From Formative Data
Chapter 6: Creating Extra Time and Support
Chapter 7: Ensuring Focused, Productive Collaboration
Final Thoughts
References and Resources
Index
This book will help teachers, school leaders, and coaches:
• Learn the six actions that help answer each of the four critical questions of a PLC
• Create a shared vision among teacher and leadership teams and gain clarity on student mastery of essential standards
• Employ meaningful feedback to encourage student self-assessment and ownership of learning
• Utilize field-tested prompts, rubrics, and templates to facilitate effective ongoing collaboration
• Address common roadblocks in establishing a collaborative school culture and work environment
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Identifying Essential Standards and Skills
Chapter 2: Gaining Shared Clarity and Defining Mastery
Chapter 3: Encouraging Student Ownership Through Student Self-Assessment
Chapter 4: Utilizing Formative Assessment for Feedback
Chapter 5: Learning From Formative Data
Chapter 6: Creating Extra Time and Support
Chapter 7: Ensuring Focused, Productive Collaboration
Final Thoughts
References and Resources
Index