journey of a plc

Dr. Marci ShepardTeacher University

Orting School District2010-2011

Journey of a PLC

Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011

Stand by Me• http://

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Welcome


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A Picture of Our Day of Learning


It is what you do that matters, not what you call it

Page 39, #9


Your Definitions of a PLC

• Read the definitions we wrote on October 8th• By yourself: Select one that stands out

to you• With a partner: Share the definition

you chose and why • With the table group: Partners share

one definition they chose and why Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011

The Journey of a PLC is a COMPLEX and NON-LINEAR endeavor

• Simple checklist

• Recipe

• Getting to the next stop in a prescribed order to reach the destination

• Rigid timetables

• Step-by-step directions you must adhere toOrting School District

AnalogyThere is no one right way to drive from Seattle to New York.

Different routes and speeds depending on variablesWho is in the carLeisurely pace or stop and confirm directions frequently

vs. proceeding with urgencyNorthern route vs. southern route

But there are at least two requirements to get there:Start the engine and put the car in drivePoint the car eastDr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011

Analogy

There are no shortcuts or easy routes to take.

Anticipate occasional storms and roadblocks.

But the purpose of the journey – higher levels of learning for all students and adults – is worthwhile.


A RoadmapIt is easier to get from Point A to Point B

if we know where Point B isSimply knowing where we are isn’t good

enoughA map can help us see where we are,

identify our next stop and help us see progress

MapQuest


G.B. JonesBreak the long and difficult journey into it’s component parts – “stops along the way.”

“I find it easier to go up the trail focused on just getting to the next checkpoint, rather than the final destination.”

The roadmap can help us identify “next checkpoints”


The Journey of a Professional Learning

Community

Charting Our Course


What is a Professional Learning

Community?

What is a PLC?

Collaborative

teamsFocus on:

Learning

Collaboration

ResultsDr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011

Why Establish a PLC?

What is a PLC?

Moral

purpose

High levels of

learning for

allStudents and

adults

Why establish a PLC?


Build the Foundation for a PLC

What is a PLC?

Mission

VisionCollective

Commitments

Goals Why establish a PLC?

Build the foundation for a

PLCDr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011

Build collaborative teams

Build Collaborative Teams

What is a PLC?

Embed

collaboration

Focus on critical

questions of

learning

Work

interdependently

to achieve common

goals for which

teams are mutually

accountable for




Focus on learning


Focus on Learning

What is a PLC?

Clarify what each

student is

expected to learn

Monitor each

student’s

learning through

frequent,

formative

common

assessments




Give extra time and support Focus on learning


Give Extra Time and Support

What is a PLC?

Identify

students who

need extra time

and support

Provide timely

intervention

Direct (not

invite) students

to participate




Focus on results



Focus on Results

What is a PLC?

Identify strengths

and weaknesses in

student learning

Share effective

instructional

practices

Gather data to

assess the impact of

new practices

Identify PD needs




Strive for continuous improvement Focus on results



Strive for Continuous Improvement

What is a PLC?

Establish SMART

goals to drive

the work of

teamsOngoing cycle

Always pushing

for higher quality

and learning Why establish a PLC?



Strive for continuous improvement Focus on results



Strive for Continuous Improvement

What is a PLC? Why establish a PLC?



Break


Group yourselves into teams of 15 people (6 groups total)

Bring your book Learning by Doing with you.


Unpack and Share “Checkpoints” on the Journey

Your team will be given one “checkpoint” on the Journey of a PLC

Unpack the “checkpoint”Share with the whole group what you discovered on your excursion (not more than 5 minutes)


Unpacking “Checkpoints" on the Journey

• Clarify WHAT each student is expected to learn (including alignment and pacing)

• Monitor each student’s learning through frequent COMMON, FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

• Identify students who need EXTRA TIME AND SUPPORT (compile and analyze data from common assessments)

• DISCUSS RESULTS from common assessments (identify strengths and weaknesses in student learning to plan next steps; share effective instructional practices; identify team’s PD needs; refine lessons, assessment and pacing guide)

• Working interdependently to achieve COMMON GOALS for which teams are mutually accountable for (SMART goals)

• Provide timely INTERVENTION for students who didn’t learn it

• EXTEND AND ENRICH the learning for students who demonstrated proficiency

Orting School DistrictDr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011

After lunch, please sit at the table that has the

postcard with your name on it.

Lunch


Please sit at the table that has the postcard with your name on it.

Welcome Back!


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Teams Self-Assess and Determine Next Steps

• Where are you on your journey?

• What are your next steps?• Where will you be traveling to

for collaboration today?• Please leave your information on

the back of your postcard before you go.

Please be back here and ready to report out at 1:45.


Wrap-Up

• Groups report out on what they worked on

• Feedback• http://

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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaLBrIZFP68


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extra time andsupport

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checkpoint share