Maren Powers – författare

Smart educators know simplicity is key to mitigating overwhelm and ensuring success. This book will help. Access the proven PLC at Work® 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 PLCCreate a shared vision among teacher and leadership teams and gain clarity on student mastery of essential standardsEmploy meaningful feedback to encourage student self-assessment and ownership of learningUtilize field-tested prompts, rubrics, and templates to facilitate effective ongoing collaboration Address common roadblocks in establishing a collaborative school culture and work environmentContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Identifying Essential Standards and SkillsChapter 2: Gaining Shared Clarity and Defining MasteryChapter 3: Encouraging Student Ownership Through Student Self-AssessmentChapter 4: Utilizing Formative Assessment for FeedbackChapter 5: Learning From Formative DataChapter 6: Creating Extra Time and Support Chapter 7: Ensuring Focused, Productive CollaborationFinal ThoughtsReferences and ResourcesIndex