Professional Learning Communities

 

What Is a PLC?

 

PLC's are small groups of teachers that meet during the day focused on improving student performance.

 

Who is in a PLC and when do they meet?

 

Core and Elective teachers. Teachers meet for 40 minutes each day while students are in PE Class.

 

What has been discussed?

 

Three Major Areas.

 

1. Data Analysis/Projections

-NJASKS School/District/State Cohort and Grade Level Analysis

-Watch and Concerns lists

-Study Island

-Project and Major Test Cordination (after mapping)

 

2. Instructional Work

-Lesson Plan Management - Electronic and PLC sharing

-K-12 Planet Dual purpose-Responsibility and Communication

-Curriculum Mapping-Self/PLC/Dept.

-Vocabulary in Progress VIP

-Rigor&Relevance (Pair/Share, Project D activities)

 

3. Professional Development and Application

-K-12 Planet

-Study Island

-Excel Spread Sheet

-E-Grades

-Homework Hero

-Mac Training

 

What are next plans?

 

Articulation EL-MS-HS

Programs of Studies

Departmental Meetings

PLC Shared Meetings

NJASKS Recognition

Follow-up on Data Management (watch/concerns activites)

QSAC