PLC Presentations
for Hershey Middle School
2018-2019
For the 2018-2019 school year, HMS is going to put links to the HMS PLC Presentations here for you to access after all groups have gone through the various presentations.
This will be an ongoing process and as the year progresses, new information will be added to this page.
This is to serve as a resource for the staff. Please click on the links below to access the various resources.
[Hint: You must be signed into your school Google account to access these documents.]
This will be an ongoing process and as the year progresses, new information will be added to this page.
This is to serve as a resource for the staff. Please click on the links below to access the various resources.
[Hint: You must be signed into your school Google account to access these documents.]
Presentation #8: Focus--Strengths and Weaknesses
Wrapping Up Year 2
Wrapping Up Year 2
Outcomes
- Review your PLC and building data with regard to the 5 stages PLC Collaborative Team Learning Cycle
- Complete a feedback survey for future PLC planning for next school year
Material Links and Access
Here is access to the Google Slide Presentation #8
Here is access to the Core End of Year PLC PD Survey
Here is access to the Singleton End of Year PLC PD Survey
Here is access to the Core End of Year PLC PD Survey
Here is access to the Singleton End of Year PLC PD Survey
Presentation #7: Focus--Strengths and Weaknesses
PLC Collaborative Team Cycle and an Outside Look at a CFA
PLC Collaborative Team Cycle and an Outside Look at a CFA
Outcomes
- Rate your PLC with regard to the 5 stages PLC Collaborative Team Learning Cycle
- Review question(s) from last session
- Identify possible blindspots with Common Formative Assessments (CFAs)
- Look at CFAs with an “outside” peer perspective for feedback
- Reflect on your peer CFA feedback
Material Links & Access
Here is access to the Google Slide Presentation #7
Here is access to the Google Form
Here is access to the handout A Framework to Understand Academic Rigor
Here is access to the handout Common Formative Assessment: PLC Collaborative Peer Review
Here is access to the Google Form
Here is access to the handout A Framework to Understand Academic Rigor
Here is access to the handout Common Formative Assessment: PLC Collaborative Peer Review
Presentation #6: Stage 5
Continuing with the PLC Cycle of Learning
Continuing with the PLC Cycle of Learning
Outcomes
- Respond to data from CFA with student work and student responses
- Examine two CFA Data Tools: Pile-and-Plan and Error Analysis
- Discuss two blindspots that can exist for PLCs at Stage 5
- Learn PLC Grouping Strategy: Re-engagement Lesson
- Create student review of CFA test correction and reflection
Material Links & Access
Here is access to the Google Slide Presentation Presentation #6
Here is access to the two data tools for CFA Analysis and the re-grouping strategy for the Re-engagement Lesson.
Here is access to the Student Reflection for Numbered Responses
Here is access to the Student Reflection for Written Prompts / Constructed Responses
Here is access to the two data tools for CFA Analysis and the re-grouping strategy for the Re-engagement Lesson.
Here is access to the Student Reflection for Numbered Responses
Here is access to the Student Reflection for Written Prompts / Constructed Responses
Presentation #5: Stages 3 and 4
Continuing with the PLC Cycle of Learning
Continuing with the PLC Cycle of Learning
Outcomes
- Identify "blind spots" that can exist for PLCs in Stages 3 and 4
- Operationalize the term "consensus" by using nine consensus strategies (HMS PLC Handbook, p. 28)
- Review various "PLC Pickle" scenarios in groups to practice problem solving and to reach consensus using specified consensus strategies
- Engage in a PLC team-building activity
Material Links & Access
Here is access to the Google Slide Presentation #5
Here is access to handout for Strategies for Groups to Reach Consensus
Here is access to handout for Strategies for Groups to Reach Consensus
Presentation #4a: Stages 1 and 2
Collaborative Singleton Learning Team Cycle
Collaborative Singleton Learning Team Cycle
Outcomes
- Explain why we need a collaborative team learning cycle
- Compare and contrast Learning Forward's Team Learning Cycle and D & D's Singleton Collaborative Team Learning Cycle
- Operationalize Standards and Curriculum: Stage 1
- Framed Discussion (HMS PLC Handbook, pp. 24-25)
- Know-Do Graphic Organizer (HMS PLC Handbook, p. 34)
- Operationalize Acceptable Evidence: Stage 2
- Framed Discussion (HMS PLC Handbook, pp. 26-27)
- Singleton SMART Goal Link (HMS PLC Handbook, pp. 34-35)
- Singleton Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Rubric Link (HMS PLC Handbook, p. 37)
Material Links & Access
Here is access to Nearpod Presentation PDF #4a
Here is access to Professional Learning Community HMS Handbook
Here is access to the Singleton Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Rubric
Here is access to Professional Learning Community HMS Handbook
Here is access to the Singleton Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Rubric
D & D's Singleton Collaborative Team Learning Cycle
Presentation #4b: Stages 1 and 2
Collaborative Content-Alike Learning Team Cycle
Collaborative Content-Alike Learning Team Cycle
Outcomes
- Explain why we need a collaborative team learning cycle
- Compare and contrast Learning Forward's Team Learning Cycle and D & D's Content-Alike Collaborative Team Learning Cycle
- Operationalize Standards and Curriculum: Stage 1
- Framed Discussion (HMS PLC Handbook, pp. 24-25)
- Know-Do Graphic Organizer Link (HMS PLC Handbook, p. 25)
- Operationalize Acceptable Evidence: Stage 2
- Framed Discussion (HMS PLC Handbook, pp. 26-27)
- Content-Alike SMART Goal Link (HMS PLC Handbook, p. 26)
- Content-Alike Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Rubric Link (HMS PLC Handbook, p. 26)
Material Links & Access
Here is access to Nearpod Presentation PDF #4b
Here is access to Professional Learning Community HMS Handbook
Here is access to the Content-Alike Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Rubric
Here is access to Professional Learning Community HMS Handbook
Here is access to the Content-Alike Common Formative Assessment (CFA) Rubric
D & D's Content-Alike Collaborative Team Learning Cycle
Presentation #3: Stage 1--Analyze Data
Learning Forward: Learning Team Cycle and Team Challenge 1--Trust
Learning Forward: Learning Team Cycle and Team Challenge 1--Trust
Outcomes
- Look collectively at data snapshots that were brought in by PLC members to describe performance trends (on a limited scale today)
- Work through four steps to assemble chosen data and organize those data so the team can analyze them
- Collaborate to work toward a summary statement that captures what was seen with the data
- Conduct a trust activity--Team Challenge 1
- Complete a staff professional feedback and needs survey
Material Links & Access
Here is access to Google Slide Presentation #3
Here is access to the Stage 1 Four Step Handout to Analyze Data
Here is access to the Trust Activity--Team Challenge 1
Here is access to the Stage 1 Four Step Handout to Analyze Data
Here is access to the Trust Activity--Team Challenge 1
Presentation #2: Beginning the Work
Starting the Stages of the Learning Team Cycle and Team Challenge Results
Starting the Stages of the Learning Team Cycle and Team Challenge Results
Outcomes
- Discuss what a cycle of continuous improvement can do for a PLC
- Examine an overview of Learning Forward’s Teacher Learning Team Cycle
- Explain why Stage 1: Analyze Data is where PLC teams should start the cycle after brief instruction
- Conduct a “Notice and Wonder Protocol” based on Team Challenge Responses
Materials Links & Access
Here is access to the Google Slide Presentation #2
Here is access to the Notice and Wonder Protocol for the Team Challenge Survey Results
Here is access to the Google Slide Presentation #2
Here is access to the Notice and Wonder Protocol for the Team Challenge Survey Results
Presentation #1: Getting Started
Accelerating High-Functioning PLCs
Accelerating High-Functioning PLCs
Outcomes
- Introduce the running HMS PLC Handbook
- Set up an agenda with both required and optional components
- Develop team norms in six areas along with a team-decided accountability signal(s)
- Take a PLC Collaborative Team Assessment to evaluate your team’s susceptibility to five challenging team dynamics
Here is access to the Collaborative Team Tune Up Sheet
Here is access to the Norms Development Template
Here is access to the Norms Development Template