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Professional Learning Communities:A Study Group Approach Session 2

Effective Schools Program, HRD7770 West Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, FL 33351754 321-3500

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Module 1 Objectives

Review previous session Integrate the common elements of running a

meeting into their job embedded PLC Incorporate technologies into PLCs

Where are you in terms of ……

Successes/

ChallengesMembership

listTopic of

study

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RubricAgendaGroup

Reflections

6 Characterisitcs……

Focus on learning Collaborative culture Collective inquiry into best

practice and the current reality

Action orientation Commitment to continuous

improvement Results Orientation

From Learning By Doing, DuFour, et al

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13 Elements (from SREB)….

1. Place improving student learning at the center

2. Meet regularly for a sustained and focused time

3. Observe each other’s practice and give feedback

4. Build Trust5. Make their work public6. Value diversity

7. Draw on expertise8. Engage in reciprocal

learning9. Share leadership10. Hold themselves

accountable11. Are facilitated by a

coach12. Continuously challenge

one another13. Employ an action

research cycle of inquiry

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Who’s Who?? Stand by the sign that most closely resembles your work style As a group answer the following questions:

-Use 4 adjectives to describe the strengths of your style.

-Use 4 adjectives to describe the limitations of your style.

-Which style do you find most difficult to work with and why?

-What do people from other directions or styles need

to know about you so you can work together effectively?

-What do you value about the other three styles?

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The Nuts and Bolts of Running a PLC Meeting…. Agenda Norms Roles Group Reflection Sheet

(Minutes) Self-Reflection

Agenda…..***should be shared PRIOR to the meeting Date Begin and end times Roles of participants Topic(s) to be

addressed Open concerns Date of next

meeting

Session 1 Agenda (Date/Time)

Welcome/Norms Scope and Sequence A Common Vocabulary Introduction to PLCs 6 Characteristics of a PLC/13

Necessary Elements The Nuts and Bolts/Simulation Technologies that can be

incorporated into PLCs Follow-up Concerns/Questions and

Answers

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Your Session 1 Agenda…

Date Begin and End Times Norms Team Roles Content (big topic

decided, now begin identifying the what and how)

Concerns Date of next meeting(s)

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Norms

OURS and YOURS Necessary for all team

endeavors Commitment Reviewed at the

beginning and end of each meeting

Focus on a few rather than many

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Team Roles…

Facilitator Time keeper Recorder Reporter Clarifier Encourager Other Other

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Group Reflection/Minutes…Name of PLC: Start Time: End Time:

Date: Location:

Time Keeper: Reporter:

Facilitator: Recorder:

Members participating: Members absent:

Overall (SMART) PLC Goal:

Today’s Focus:

Main Points of meeting: (Bullets are fine. Frame your points around these questions: What do you see? What do you think? What does it mean? What is my plan of action for this month?)

Next Steps: (Implementation-What /where/when/ who/what evidence)

Next Session Logistics: (Focus; date/time; place; roles; etc.)

WIKI Reflection: This is a public forum for your thoughts. Please respond to a minimum of 2 WIKI entries.Personal Journals: (final five minutes-for personal reflections, not for the record)

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Group Reflection/Minutes…Name of PLC: Happy Dale PLC Start Time: 1pm End Time: 1:45PM

Date: 4/1/2011 Location: media center

Time Keeper: Annie Reporter: Terrance

Facilitator: Betty Recorder: Maria

Members participating: Rick, Paula, Barbara Members absent: Candy

Overall (SMART) PLC Goal: By the end of 2010, 75% of teachers will be able to facilitate a PLC independently.

Today’s Focus: Protocols and how to utilize them in our work

Main Points of meeting: (Bullets are fine. Frame your points around these questions: What do you see? What do you think? What does it mean? What is my plan of action for this month?)Addressed calendar datesWelcome to the PLC/ Visit ObjectivesReviewed last sessionTalked about the importance of using protocolsDiscussed how to infuse protocols into our daily workDiscussed the portfolio requirements/rubricCAB- everyone was familiar

Next Steps: (Implementation-What /where/when/ who/what evidence)Do follow-up- complete agenda, minutes and share electronicallyStudy protocols and identify those we will useUse them in our meetings and identify what worked and didn’t work before the next session

Next Session Logistics: (Focus; date/time; place; roles; etc.) Identify next meeting date (or remind them if date chosen) Send email before next meetingConcerns/Questions and Answers

WIKI Reflection: This is a public forum for your thoughts. Please respond to a minimum of 2 WIKI entries.Personal Journals: (final five minutes-for personal reflections, not for the record)

Wiki, wiki,wiki

Follow this path:>Browardschools.com

>Departments

>HRD-Professional Development

>Quick Links

>WIKI

>Professional Learning Communities

>PLCs-A Study Group Approach

Use the guiding questions to think about PLCs and their ramifications on your practice and student achievement:

How do/should PLCs impact my daily practice? Why?

What parts of my daily practice should be addressed next in a PLC?

Which of the 6 characteristics/13 elements are/are not evident? What do I do about it?

Respond on our wiki.

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Websites that will assist…

www.allthingsplc.info www.ncpublicschools.org/profdev/resources/p

roflearn/ www.sedl.org

Google professional learning communities and you will get about 50,000,000 hits!!!

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References….

Conzemius and O’Neill DuFour, Eaker, Many Marzano Reeves Schmoker

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Follow-up

Schedule a PLC meeting and create an agenda. Email the agenda prior to the meeting and cc your facilitator.

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Review the norms and roles as a team. Document your norms. Document team roles (these are documented on the Group reflection Sheet). Keep minutes of the meeting (group reflection sheet).

Incorporate the content from this session into your PLC team meeting.

Check CAB for updates.

Visit our WIKI and enter two reflections/responses to other members.

Bring ONE copy of your Agenda, Norms, Roles, Group Reflections/Minutes of meeting, to our next session.

Q and A…..

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