Assess the effectiveness of strategies Analyze that evidence/data Identify the most powerful teaching strategies Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies Clarify the learning outcomes

To Clarify essential learning outcomes using State Standards and District Curriculum Frameworks, collaborative teams: Build a shared knowledge of what it is we want all students to know, understand, and be able to do as a result of this unit, course. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Work together to clarify essential learning. What is it our students must learn? What is the best way to sequence their learning? What are the critical skills, knowledge and dispositions each student must acquire as a result of each course?

Clarify the learning outcomes Assess the effectiveness of strategies Analyze that evidence/data Identify the most powerful teaching strategies Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies

Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning To identify and gather evidence of student learning, collaborative teams: Identify what will serve as evidence of the essential learning (connected to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum) Create common formative assessments to determine each student’s mastery of learning Created collaboratively, Given on a regular and frequent basis to all students enrolled in the same course Administered at about the same time Bring student work to the team to assess learning

Clarify the learning outcomes Assess the effectiveness of strategies Identify the most powerful teaching strategies Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies Analyze that evidence/data

When analyzing evidence of student learning (data) collaborative teams: Evaluate samples of student work using an agreed upon criteria Identify strengths, weaknesses and learning gaps for students Identify students who need additional time and support for learning and extending and enriching Coordinate plans to respond when some students do not learn

Clarify the learning outcomes Assess the effectiveness of strategies Analyze that evidence/data Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies Identify the most powerful teaching strategies

When identifying the most powerful teaching strategies, collaborative teams: Use the results from the analysis of student work to identify and search for the best research-based practices to address gaps in student learning. Benefit from the instructional strengths of team members Commit to an open environment for sharing, reflecting and learning to support student learning

Clarify the learning outcomes Assess the effectiveness of strategies Analyze that evidence/data Identify the most powerful teaching strategies Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies

When implementing strategies, collaborative teams: Commit to using team-identified strategies in the classroom Plan timely and effective ways to gather evidence of student learning based on the strategies that were implemented Use student self-assessment and reflection to gather feedback on effectiveness

Clarify the learning outcomes Analyze that evidence/data Identify the most powerful teaching strategies Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies Assess the effectiveness of strategies

When assessing the effectiveness of strategies, collaborative teams: Determine commonly agreed upon criteria to assess the impact of the strategy – rubric, check sheet Assess impact on student learning Reflect with the team on individual and team learning Commit to implementing the PLC cycle of continuous improvement

Clarify the learning outcomes Assess the effectiveness of strategies Analyze that evidence/data Identify the most powerful teaching strategies Identify and gather evidence/data of student learning The Work of a PLC Implement those strategies