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Collaboration: The Cornerstone of a PLC
Collaboration is viewed as the cornerstone of a Professional Learning Community (DuFour & Eaker, 1998). In a professional learning community teachers are contributing members of a team that is working interdependently to achieve common goals and to improve their professional … Continue reading
Back to School
Welcome back! As we enter the 2011-2012 school year, teachers have already returned to their schools to prepare for the new year. Year-round schools are in full-swing and K-12 schools on a traditional calendar begin this week. Triangle High Five … Continue reading
Learning Targets
Teachers understand the importance of goal setting. However, some schools still allow each teacher in a hallway or grade level to establish learning targets for students in their respective classrooms. This practice allows classroom teachers to have academic freedom and … Continue reading
What Is A Professional Learning Community?
Does your school operate as a Professional Learning Community? Hundreds of schools across the United States proclaim that they are a professional learning community. The reality is that a faculty meeting, a grade level meeting, a conversation in the parking … Continue reading
A Guide to Aligning the Common Core State Standards with the Framework for 21st Century Skills
A New Resource for Educators Partnership for 21 Century Skills is pleased to announce the public launch of the P21 Common Core Toolkit: A Guide to Aligning the Common Core State Standards with the Framework for 21st Century Skills … Continue reading
College and Career Readiness
How do you define College and Career Readiness? If the new goal for pre-K-12 educators is to prepare all students to graduate from high school “College and Career Ready,” then teachers and administrators must begin this important conversation. In a … Continue reading
Singletons in a PLC
Are you a choir teacher, a Career and Technical Education teacher, a biotechnology teacher, or a Latin teacher? Do you wonder which teacher team you should meet with when the teams have scheduled time to meet each week? You may … Continue reading
Technology Integration
Bill Ferriter is a 6th grade teacher, author, Solution Tree consultant, and education blogger. Recently, he wrote a blog article titled Making Good Technology Choices. He cited his digital mentor and provided the following advice for K-12 educators, “Good technology … Continue reading
Common Core State Standards
What is your plan for implementing the Common Core State Standards? In a recent article on ASCD EDge, educational consultant and blogger Mike Fisher wrote, “If your schools/districts are made up primarily of those with an ‘island mentality,’ then they … Continue reading
Crock Pot Curriculum Development
Do educators in your school prefer microwave curriculum development or crock pot curriculum development? Most Americans have entered their home on a weekend to enjoy a slow cooked roast, potatoes and vegetables. While there are several good meals that can … Continue reading