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PLC Orientation
The shift to remote learning at Austin ISD created an opportunity for new collaboration across the district, including grade-alike professional learning communities (PLCs). To maximize the collaboration time, the Austin ISD academic team developed...
Utilizing PLCs to Support New Teachers
Slides 8-13 in this deck provide an overview of professional learning communities (PLCs) and how they are introduced to new teachers in Natick Public Schools. The slides cover what PLCs are, as well as the core values, key priorities, and questions...
Bi-weekly PLC Video Hangout Agenda
Agenda for virtual teacher meetings focused on sharing best practices and building skills together.
How Teachers Use Data during PLCs at Trailblazer
Teachers use various data points to drive instructional decisions during professional learning communities.
School and District Support for PLCs at Trailblazer
District coaches support teachers and professional learning communities in using a common data collection tool and student work analysis to identify student needs and design appropriate learning pathways.
Remote Cross-District Collaboration
Leveraging the shift to remote schooling, Austin ISD fostered cross-district collaboration between teachers and leaders from across the city.
Building Routines, Systems, and Habits of Mind Before Personalizing Learning
How to cultivate the underlying skills that will help both teachers and students engage productively in a personalized learning environment.
District Supports at Trailblazer
District staff support schools in utilizing resources, scaling best practices, and change management.
Trailblazer's Professional Learning Communities
Trailblazer carves out weekly one-hour blocks for teachers to collaborate around student data analysis and action planning.
Trailblazer Next Generation Learning Coordinator
The Next Generation Learning Coordinator is a district employee who supports innovation in schools across the district through professional development, coaching, communication support, and change management.
Mastery Charter School: Student Independence Through Blended Learning
Mastery Charter Schools sought to address a key problem in their district: “How might we build a blended learning model that fosters achievement and independence in our high school students?” The team decided on a solution that would focus on...