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Revitalizing Professional Learning Communities for Student Success

This presentation by Brenda P. Ishmael and Monica Eaddy focuses on the essential role of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in education. It emphasizes the systematic approach to enhancing student learning, celebrating stakeholder successes, and creating robust support systems within schools. By addressing key challenges identified by DuFour, such as disorganization and lack of focus, the session outlines strategies for fostering a culture of collaboration and shared goals among staff. Having a unified mission enhances student achievement, while reflective practices empower educators to meet diverse student needs.

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Revitalizing Professional Learning Communities for Student Success

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  1. Putting the “L”Back into PLCs Presented By: Brenda P. Ishmael & Monica Eaddy

  2. Overview of PLC • Develop a systematic and school wide focus on learning • Celebrate the success of all stakeholders • Create a system of support for others DuFour’s Characteristics of an Ineffective School • Disorganized • Unfocused • Lacking a set of clear and focused Goals

  3. The Big Idea • The first BIG idea of professional learning communities is a focus on learning. • Student learning is the fundamental purpose of the school. • PLCs not only focus on effective classroom methods, but learning for all members of the school.

  4. Let’s Share!

  5. ILHS Vision The Mission of Indian Land High School is to set high expectations through a comprehensive educational program that recognizes individual student needs, challenges them and prepares all students to become productive, responsible citizens of a diverse community. • Indian Land High School must have a shared….. • Mission • Vision • Set of Values • Set of Goals

  6. A Collective Focus on Purpose • Staff Members: • Use a common vocabulary • Engage in problem-solving conversations and universally shun complaints • Exhibit a high level of efficacy about the school’s mission and vision • Cultural Shifts in a Professional Learning Community • A Shift In Fundamental Purpose • A Shift in Use of Assessments • A shift in the Response When Students Don’t Learn • A Shift in the Work of Teachers • A Shift in Focus

  7. Stages of PLC Team Development Team Roles of the PLC to Consider Stage: Filling the Time Stage: Sharing Personal Practices Stage: Developing Common Assessments Stage: Analyzing Student Learning Stage: Differentiating Follow-Up Stage: Reflecting on Instruction El Capitán The Rounder The Voice of Reason Johnny Notes Sister Sunshine The Skeptic Clarified Butter

  8. PLC Activity • Assign a recorder and a reporter • Analyze DATA • Based upon data, answer the following questions: • Who are our students? • What strengths do they bring to the school? • What needs do they bring to the school? • How can we collectively enhance their lives? • Leave out….. “I think....”, “I feel….”, “I believe….”

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