Intro To Plcs
Intro To Plcs
THE LAUNCH
WHAT IS A PLC?
A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY MODEL
FLOWS FROM THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE CORE MISSION OF EDUCATION IS NOT SIMPLY TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT, BUT TO ENSURE THAT THEY LEARN.
1. 2.
FOCUS ON RESULTS
3. A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION
CREATING OPTIMAL TESTING ENVIRONMENTS AND PRACTICES INSTRUCTIONAL GROUPING PERSONALIZING INSTRUCTION HOME CONNECTION-PARTNERSHIP 21
ST
9/18 2:45-3:00 Staff Mtg 3:00-3:45 PLCs Launch PLCs Know building goal Become familiar with logistics, structure and timelines 9/25 2:45-3:00 Staff Mtg 3:00-3:45 PLCs Formulate Topics Answer questions 10/2 8:00-9:30 PLCs Identify Note taker/contact person for the year Confirm membership of your PLC Confirm schedule/meeting place/topic 10/9 2:45-3:00 Staff Mtg 3:00-3:45 PLCs Submit notes by 10/11/13 10/23 2:45-3:45 Staff Mtg only 10/30 2:45-3:00 Staff Mtg 3:00-3:45 PLCs
TIMELINE
McREL
Self Assessment PD Plan Observations Instructional Coach Classroom Mentor Evaluations Principal Evaluator Professional Growth & Goals Performance Pay $250 PLC $250 Building goal met $500 Proficient Rating
Q-Comp
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Active participation Submitting minutes Goals District (Math or Reading) Building PLC Individual (PD Plan)