SynopsisThis new edition of a classic work is written for educators invested in the moral imperative to do what's right for all students. The authors work from the mindset that PLC at Work® is a continuous process of school improvement. The result is a revelation of best practices affirmed by the latest research and a confirmation of the power of the three big ideas and four critical questions of this proven process. Learn how to sustain the work of collaborative teams to ensure best practices in instruction, assessment, intervention, and more. Discover new ideas and perspectives on school leadership and school culture. Delve into greater specificity on what issues Professional Learning Communities at Work® can positively impact. Learn how to effectively provide extra time and support for students who struggle and extensions for those who have already reached their learning goals. Understand what research shows is ineffective for student success and why such practices should be discontinued. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: New Insights Into Professional Learning Communities at Work Chapter 2: The Case for Professional Learning Communities at Work Chapter 3: The Challenge of Cultural Change Chapter 4: The Four Pillars of a Professional Learning Community--Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Chapter 5: Teaching in a Collaborative Culture Chapter 6: Essential Learning and Assessment in a PLC Chapter 7: Interventions and Extensions in a PLC Chapter 8: The Role of the Principal in a PLC Chapter 9: The Role of the Superintendent and the Central Office in a PLC Chapter 10: How to Sustain the PLC Journey Appendix References and Resources, This new edition of a classic work is written for educators invested in the moral imperative to do what's right for all students. The authors work from the mindset that PLC at Work(R) is a continuous process of school improvement. The result is a revelation of best practices affirmed by the latest research and a confirmation of the power of the three big ideas and four critical questions of this proven process. Learn how to sustain the work of collaborative teams to ensure best practices in instruction, assessment, intervention, and more. Discover new ideas and perspectives on school leadership and school culture. Delve into greater specificity on what issues Professional Learning Communities at Work(R) can positively impact. Learn how to effectively provide extra time and support for students who struggle and extensions for those who have already reached their learning goals. Understand what research shows is ineffective for student success and why such practices should be discontinued. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: New Insights Into Professional Learning Communities at Work Chapter 2: The Case for Professional Learning Communities at Work Chapter 3: The Challenge of Cultural Change Chapter 4: The Four Pillars of a Professional Learning Community--Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Chapter 5: Teaching in a Collaborative Culture Chapter 6: Essential Learning and Assessment in a PLC Chapter 7: Interventions and Extensions in a PLC Chapter 8: The Role of the Principal in a PLC Chapter 9: The Role of the Superintendent and the Central Office in a PLC Chapter 10: How to Sustain the PLC Journey Appendix References and Resources, Merging research and practice, this second edition of Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work®: Proven Insights for Sustained, Substantive School Improvement offers K-12 leaders and educators specific, practical recommendations for transforming their schools into PLCs so students learn at higher levels. The authors examine research, practices, and standards in education, as well as organizational development, change processes, leadership, and successful practices outside of education. They provide core information on the PLC process, along with proven insights gleaned from their work with leaders in education and in real schools and districts across North America and the world. This book encourages educators to undertake the challenging but rewarding process of building their collective capacity to create schools and districts that operate as high-performing PLCs. Readers will: Understand PLC concepts and practices with updates to reflect new research, the current education climate, and insights gained from Model PLC schools, Recognize why collaboration is key to improving student achievement, Know how to create essential learning goals and assessments that are right for students, Respond to students who struggle with a specific focus on response to intervention (RTI) and provide students who have mastered learning goals with extension, Learn the critical role of leadership in a PLC and how to sustain a PLC Book jacket.
LC Classification NumberLB2822.82.D812 2021