Simplifying the Journey: Six Steps to School Wide Collaboration, Consistency, and Clarity in a Plc

By Bob Sonju, Sheline Miller, Maren Powers

Smart educators know simplicity is key to mitigating overwhelm and ensuring success. This book will help. Access the proven PLC at Work(R) 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 195859007X
• ISBN13: 9781958590072
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.9"