Learn, do, and lead with the guidance of Formative Tools for Leaders in a PLC at WorkⓇ by Kim Bailey and Chris Jakicic. With this practical resource, you'll first discover how to gather evidence from staff about PLC practices, processes, and products. Then you'll explore how to use that evidence to gauge the effectiveness of your professional learning community (PLC) and make informed and targeted decisions about your collective next steps for a school culture of continuous improvement.

This book will teach you how to implement professional learning communities more effectively:

Contents:
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Foreword
Introduction

Part 1
Chapter 1: A Culture of Learning for All
Chapter 2: The School's Collaborative Structures
Chapter 3: Quality Instructional Practice
Chapter 4: Schoolwide Systems of Support

Part 2
Chapter 5: A Focus on Getting Clear About What Students Should Know and Do
Chapter 6: A Focus on How Teams Gather Information About Student Learning
Chapter 7: A Focus on Supporting Students Who Need Additional Time and Support
Chapter 8: A Focus on Responding When Students Have Already Learned

Epilogue
References and Resources
Index