Journey of a PLC
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This document describes Dr. Marci Shepard's presentation to the Orting School District about professional learning communities (PLCs) in 2010-2011. It outlines the key steps in establishing a successful PLC, including building the foundation, developing collaborative teams, focusing on learning, giving extra time and support, focusing on results, and striving for continuous improvement. Teachers then worked in groups to unpack and discuss different "checkpoints" or stages along the journey of developing a PLC.
Journey of a PLC
- 1. Journey of a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Teacher University Orting School District 2010-2011 Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 2. Welcome Stand by Me • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us- TVg40ExM Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 3. A Picture of Our Day of Learning Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 4. It is what you do that matters, not what you call it Page 39, #9 Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 5. 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 Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011 one definition they chose and why
- 6. 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 to Orting School District
- 7. Analogy There is no one right way to drive from Seattle to New York. Different routes and speeds depending on variables Who is in the car Leisurely pace or stop and confirm directions frequently vs. proceeding with urgency Northern route vs. southern route But there are at least two requirements to get there: Start Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011 the engine and put the car in drive
- 8. 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 Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 9. A Roadmap It is easier to get from Point A to Point B if we know where Point B is Simply knowing where we are isn’t good enough A map can help us see where we are, identify our next stop and help us see progress MapQuest Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 10. G.B. Jones Break 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 roadmapOrting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011 Dr. Marci Shepard can help us
- 11. Charting Our Course The Journey of a Professional Learning Community Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 12. What is a Professional Learning Community? What is a Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 13. Why Establish a PLC? What is a PLC? Why establish a Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 14. Build the Foundation for a PLC Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 15. Build Collaborative Teams Build collaborative teams Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 16. Focus on Learning Focus on learning Build collaborative teams Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 17. Give Extra Time and Support Give extra time and support Focus on learning Build collaborative teams Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 18. Focus on Results Focus on results Give extra time and support Focus on learning Build collaborative teams Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 19. Strive for Continuous Improvement Strive for continuous Focus on improvement results Give extra time and support Focus on learning Build collaborative teams Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 20. Strive for Continuous Improvement Strive for continuous Focus on improvement results Give extra time and support Focus on learning Build collaborative teams Build the What is a PLC? Why establish a foundation for a PLC Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 21. Break Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 22. Group yourselves into teams of 15 people (6 groups total) Bring your book Learning by Doing with you. Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 23. 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) Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 24. 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) Orting School District • ProvideMarci Shepard Orting School District Teaching,students who didn’t Dr. timely INTERVENTION for Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 25. Lunch After lunch, please sit at the table that has the postcard with your name on it. Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 26. Welcome Back! Please sit at the table that has the postcard with your name on it. Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 27. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8d_Irr a0yI&feature=related Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 28. 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 Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011
- 29. Wrap-Up • Groups report out on what they worked on • Feedback • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wldc HwwRHKg • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaLBr IZFP68 Dr. Marci Shepard Orting School District Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2010-2011