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PLC Time Study Interim Report. June 19, 2013 UCONN ELP Capstone Project Develop recommendations for providing optimal PLC meeting time. Philosophy Professional Growth & School-Based Professional Development Collaboration Continuous Improvement
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PLC Time StudyInterim Report June 19, 2013 UCONN ELP Capstone Project Develop recommendations for providing optimal PLC meeting time
Philosophy • Professional Growth & School-Based Professional Development • Collaboration • Continuous Improvement • High expectations for all students (4 PLC questions) Context & Background • All schools have PLC time • Unequal time and processes for PLC in each school • Multiple disruptions to the school day (Ex: teachers out of class, early releases) • Realized benefits of dedicated time at high school • Increased expectations for use of PLC time • Timing: Increased demands of CT Educational reforms • District PLC team work and processes have plateaued
Process • Periodic Curriculum Sub-Committee Updates • Research (National & International) • District time needs survey • Reviewed other district methods • Review of annual PLC team goals and results Next Steps • Completion and presentation of PLC feasibility study(fall) • Recommendation will include increased teacher collaboration time • Need for additional dialogue with constituents • What process would the Board like the administration to follow? • What questions does the Board want addressed as part of the study?