Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success
Autor Barbara D. Culpen Limba Engleză Paperback – 23 aug 2019
The highest mission of a professional learning community is academic achievement. During Dr. Culp's forty-plus years in education, she gained firsthand experience about the best way to build and sustain educational communities. Inclusiveness, strong relationships, and accountability should be woven into the fabric of the group right from the beginning.
This book lays out a blueprint for thoughtful actions that transform schools and their communities. Using ideas and techniques focused on six key areas, educators discover what needs to be taught, what needs to be retaught, and who needs to be taught. Their PLCs build solutions that place academic excellence within reach of every learner.
Real experiences from schools across the nation, as well as Dr. Culp's decades of experience, have been mined to generate actionable steps. Each chapter ends with a collection of charts, worksheets, checklists, and tips that can be implemented immediately. Professional Learning Communities is the concise go-to guide that maps your path to lasting results and true success.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781475845341
ISBN-10: 1475845340
Pagini: 110
Ilustrații: 6 tables
Dimensiuni: 150 x 229 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.19 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1475845340
Pagini: 110
Ilustrații: 6 tables
Dimensiuni: 150 x 229 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.19 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Lay the Foundation
Building Blocks
Reflective Practices
Focus on Learning
Dialog
Shared Responsibility
Shared Values and Norms
Common Practices
Feedback
Creating a PLC
Collaboration and Trust
Inclusiveness and Shared Responsibility
Focus on Solutions
Step by Step
Set a Schedule
Select a Facilitator
Define the Environment
Build Your Home
Revitalize an Existing PLC
People Come First
Inform New Members
Reach Out
Celebrate
Building Blocks for a Professional Learning Community
An Accord to Open Every PLC Meeting
Questionnaire for Every PLC Member
Questionnaire for the Start of New Initiatives
Stretches to Enhance Group Response
Stretch 1: Build It Up
Stretch 2: Break It Down
Stretch 3: Bring It Together
Stretch 4: Identify Benefits
Stretch 5: Identify Challenges
Stretch 6: Eliminate Obstacles
Endnotes
Chapter 2: Gather the Goals
The Educational Forest
Find the Microclimates
Specify the Species
How Does Your Forest Grow?
Embrace Exotics
Cultivate Individual Plots
Forest Management
Slings and Arrows (Goal Sheets)
Sample Goal Sheets
Blank Goal Sheets
Goal Prompts
Broad Goals
Specific Goals
Unique and Short-Term Goals
Professional Learning Goals for Members
Endnotes
Chapter 3: Going Live
Begin at the Beginning
Planning for Success
Develop the Program
Teacher Portfolios
Call on the Community
Personalize Implementation
Collegial Implementation
Return to the Beginning
Link the Connection Points
Team Goals
Essential Outcomes
Milestone Achievements
Comparison Points
Resource List
Lesson Plan Template
Student Feedback
Portfolio Tips
Personalize the Plan
Endnotes
Chapter 4: Assess and Adapt
How Many and How Often
Assessing the Data
A Supportive Approach
Assessment Foundation
Types of Assessments
Building the Formative Assessment
Avoid Assessment Bias
Analyze and Assess Prompts for Data Collection
Common Formative Assessments
Summative Assessment Tips
Assess the Assessment
PLC Assessment for Schools
PLC Assessment for Members
Key Markers for Success
Endnotes
Chapter 5: Digital Expansion
The Value of an Online Presence
Initial Online Presence
Expanding Your Online Presence
Documents and Files
Collective Efforts
Adapt Digital Tools
Digital Tools for the Classroom
Instant Updates and Motivation
Tips for Sharing
Tips for Collaboration
Tips for Collective Work
Assessing Digital Tools
Common Classroom Digital Tools
Top Digital Tools for PLCs
Endnotes
Chapter 6: Sail on Course
Information Indigestion
Wilting Enthusiasm
Dysfunctional Roles
Why PLCs Fail
Avoid a Major Crisis
Climate Control
Best Research Practices
Recharge the PLC
Team Trust Survey
Exercises for Building Trust
Storytelling hour
Display case
Disaster day box
Share praise
Photo board
Course Adjustments
District-wide Impact
Endnotes
Appendix A: Stepping Onto the PLC Highway
Refresher 1: Lay the Foundation
Refresher 2: Gather the Goals
Refresher 3: Going Live
Refresher 4: Assess and Adapt
Refresher 5: Digital Expansion
Refresher 6: Sail on Course
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Lay the Foundation
Building Blocks
Reflective Practices
Focus on Learning
Dialog
Shared Responsibility
Shared Values and Norms
Common Practices
Feedback
Creating a PLC
Collaboration and Trust
Inclusiveness and Shared Responsibility
Focus on Solutions
Step by Step
Set a Schedule
Select a Facilitator
Define the Environment
Build Your Home
Revitalize an Existing PLC
People Come First
Inform New Members
Reach Out
Celebrate
Building Blocks for a Professional Learning Community
An Accord to Open Every PLC Meeting
Questionnaire for Every PLC Member
Questionnaire for the Start of New Initiatives
Stretches to Enhance Group Response
Stretch 1: Build It Up
Stretch 2: Break It Down
Stretch 3: Bring It Together
Stretch 4: Identify Benefits
Stretch 5: Identify Challenges
Stretch 6: Eliminate Obstacles
Endnotes
Chapter 2: Gather the Goals
The Educational Forest
Find the Microclimates
Specify the Species
How Does Your Forest Grow?
Embrace Exotics
Cultivate Individual Plots
Forest Management
Slings and Arrows (Goal Sheets)
Sample Goal Sheets
Blank Goal Sheets
Goal Prompts
Broad Goals
Specific Goals
Unique and Short-Term Goals
Professional Learning Goals for Members
Endnotes
Chapter 3: Going Live
Begin at the Beginning
Planning for Success
Develop the Program
Teacher Portfolios
Call on the Community
Personalize Implementation
Collegial Implementation
Return to the Beginning
Link the Connection Points
Team Goals
Essential Outcomes
Milestone Achievements
Comparison Points
Resource List
Lesson Plan Template
Student Feedback
Portfolio Tips
Personalize the Plan
Endnotes
Chapter 4: Assess and Adapt
How Many and How Often
Assessing the Data
A Supportive Approach
Assessment Foundation
Types of Assessments
Building the Formative Assessment
Avoid Assessment Bias
Analyze and Assess Prompts for Data Collection
Common Formative Assessments
Summative Assessment Tips
Assess the Assessment
PLC Assessment for Schools
PLC Assessment for Members
Key Markers for Success
Endnotes
Chapter 5: Digital Expansion
The Value of an Online Presence
Initial Online Presence
Expanding Your Online Presence
Documents and Files
Collective Efforts
Adapt Digital Tools
Digital Tools for the Classroom
Instant Updates and Motivation
Tips for Sharing
Tips for Collaboration
Tips for Collective Work
Assessing Digital Tools
Common Classroom Digital Tools
Top Digital Tools for PLCs
Endnotes
Chapter 6: Sail on Course
Information Indigestion
Wilting Enthusiasm
Dysfunctional Roles
Why PLCs Fail
Avoid a Major Crisis
Climate Control
Best Research Practices
Recharge the PLC
Team Trust Survey
Exercises for Building Trust
Storytelling hour
Display case
Disaster day box
Share praise
Photo board
Course Adjustments
District-wide Impact
Endnotes
Appendix A: Stepping Onto the PLC Highway
Refresher 1: Lay the Foundation
Refresher 2: Gather the Goals
Refresher 3: Going Live
Refresher 4: Assess and Adapt
Refresher 5: Digital Expansion
Refresher 6: Sail on Course
About the Author
Recenzii
From novice to expert in six chapters with an emphasis on community gives readers a realistic view of how this book can guide them in their unique circumstance. This is a brilliant resource for educators and other stakeholders who are looking for innovative approaches to implement their budding PLC plans into actionable steps.
In Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success, author Barbara D. Culp has written a book that provides "how-to" advice for those interested in establishing professional learning communities in their schools. The book is helpful to beginners as well as seasoned veterans looking to refresh their approach. . . . Administrators often look for exemplars to reference as they begin to undertake a new idea. Culp does an exemplary job converting theory into practical steps that can guide any professional learning community.
Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Successwas written to take all the guess work out of how to restructure former Professional Learning Communities and develop new Professional Learning Communities. The book consists of strategies, tools and resources that can assist teachers, principals-- new and experienced-- in ensuring that learning takes place in the classroom. School staffs are given step by step procedures to develop guidelines for establishing Professional Learning Communities, assessing the process and reflecting on the practices that were developed. This needed and insightful book will ensure successful learning in our nation's schools. Kudos to Dr. Culp for covering the topic in such very clear and simplistic manner!
Dr. Culp's latest publication, Professional Learning Communities: "The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success," is an excellent media source for educators and other stakeholders who are looking for creative ways to implement their PLC plans. Her user-friendly blueprint is uniquely designed for both novice and seasoned educators who are preparing learners for academic excellence. This book will serve them well in the "creation, maintenance, and sustentation" of their learning communities.
. compelling, comprehensive, targeted blueprint that enables schools and their faculties to strategically meet the academic needs of all students through professional learning communities. Dr. Culp was very thorough in her approach to the topic!
In Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success, Dr. Culp offers sound and workable strategies that will empower and enhance the effectiveness of high performing Professional Learning Communities. This book is a valuable resource for teams beginning the journey to establish a PLC. It is a must-read for every school administrator, aspiring school leader and members of PLC's in academia, this well-written body of work shows us how to in an easy step-by-step process.
This book is an educators' must have for implementing Professional Learning Communities. It provides the guidance and direction needed to create PLCs that work, and it addresses the diverse needs of students by utilizing the expertise of professionals in schools as well as in the community. The author makes the process easy to follow, implement, and maintain. This treasure chest is the ultimate blueprint for academic success in the 21st century and beyond!
In Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success, author Barbara D. Culp has written a book that provides "how-to" advice for those interested in establishing professional learning communities in their schools. The book is helpful to beginners as well as seasoned veterans looking to refresh their approach. . . . Administrators often look for exemplars to reference as they begin to undertake a new idea. Culp does an exemplary job converting theory into practical steps that can guide any professional learning community.
Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Successwas written to take all the guess work out of how to restructure former Professional Learning Communities and develop new Professional Learning Communities. The book consists of strategies, tools and resources that can assist teachers, principals-- new and experienced-- in ensuring that learning takes place in the classroom. School staffs are given step by step procedures to develop guidelines for establishing Professional Learning Communities, assessing the process and reflecting on the practices that were developed. This needed and insightful book will ensure successful learning in our nation's schools. Kudos to Dr. Culp for covering the topic in such very clear and simplistic manner!
Dr. Culp's latest publication, Professional Learning Communities: "The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success," is an excellent media source for educators and other stakeholders who are looking for creative ways to implement their PLC plans. Her user-friendly blueprint is uniquely designed for both novice and seasoned educators who are preparing learners for academic excellence. This book will serve them well in the "creation, maintenance, and sustentation" of their learning communities.
. compelling, comprehensive, targeted blueprint that enables schools and their faculties to strategically meet the academic needs of all students through professional learning communities. Dr. Culp was very thorough in her approach to the topic!
In Professional Learning Communities: The Ultimate Blueprint for Academic Success, Dr. Culp offers sound and workable strategies that will empower and enhance the effectiveness of high performing Professional Learning Communities. This book is a valuable resource for teams beginning the journey to establish a PLC. It is a must-read for every school administrator, aspiring school leader and members of PLC's in academia, this well-written body of work shows us how to in an easy step-by-step process.
This book is an educators' must have for implementing Professional Learning Communities. It provides the guidance and direction needed to create PLCs that work, and it addresses the diverse needs of students by utilizing the expertise of professionals in schools as well as in the community. The author makes the process easy to follow, implement, and maintain. This treasure chest is the ultimate blueprint for academic success in the 21st century and beyond!