Context
Trailblazer has created two one-hour blocks every other Friday morning for teachers to meet and discuss student progress. Specialist teachers (art, gym, etc.) host Opportunity Hour on Friday morning so teachers can meet with their teams in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). K-2 teams meet for one hour, then 3-5 teams meet during the second hour. Multi-grade teams (ex. K-2) will meet for the first thirty minutes to review student intervention data for students with specific needs (intervention, enrichment, etc.). Grade-level teams (ex. 2nd grade) will meet for the second thirty minutes and discuss various elements of designing learning and assessment.
Teacher Does
- Reviews data from student progress reports, online programs, and assessments.
Inputs key data for students into the Trailblazer Primary Intervention Healthcheck for PLC.
Discusses learner outcomes, student needs, and other elements of student progress with teams.
Discusses common planning elements (e.g. scoring criteria).
Technology Does
- Provides a common data document for teachers to populate and discuss, helping to determine student intervention needs.
Online programs and assessments (e.g. Dibels) provide data to aid discussion.
Strategy Resources
How Teachers Use Data during PLCs at Trailblazer
Teachers use various data points to drive instructional decisions during professional learning communities. Learn More
School and District Support for PLCs at Trailblazer
District coaches support teachers and professional learning communities in using a common data collection tool... Learn More
Trailblazer Building Schedule
Trailblazer's building schedule shows opportunity hours on Friday mornings, allowing general education teachers to be... Learn More
Trailblazer Primary Intervention Health Check
Teachers record intervention data, which is collaboratively analyzed during professional learning communities. Learn More
Trailblazer Elementary School serves K-5 students in Colorado Springs School District 11, infusing competency development, personalized learning and collaboration to provide real world learning opportunities for students.
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