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By integrating strategies like the teaching-learning cycle within professional learning communities (PLCs), teams can promote student learning and improve outcomes through collaboration and inclusive practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e K-12 administrators and teachers can use this book to: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify 23 critical actions to build maximally impactful teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish clear criteria and assessment protocols by which to measure student learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReceive tools and resources for every foundational topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure and pace lessons to support students who struggle and inspire those who excel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove instructional practices and strategies through regular analysis of student results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: The Promise of Highly Effective Teams \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Highly Effective Teams Have a Common Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Essential Action--Identify Team Roles, Norms, and Protocols \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Essential Action--Outline a Process for Addressing Personality Interference With Teamwork \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Essential Action--Analyze Achievement Data and Establish SMART Goals \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Essential Action--Formally Evaluate the Team's Effectiveness at Least Twice Yearly \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Highly Effective Teams Focus on Learning for All Students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Essential Action--Ensure Clarity on the Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions Students Will Acquire \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Essential Action--Collectively Study Essential Learning and Clearly Define Mastery \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Essential Action--Establish Clear Criteria for Student Work and Continually Apply Those for Consistency \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Essential Action--Identify Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills Needed to Master Essential Learning \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Essential Action--Teach Students the Criteria We Use in Judging Their Work \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Essential Action--Make Visible a Set of Exemplars for Students \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Essential Action--Use Short-Term Goal Setting \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Essential Action--Identify Course Content and Topics We Can Eliminate to Devote More Time to Essential Curriculum \u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Essential Action--Agree How to Sequence Content and Pace the Course \u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Essential Action--Use Materials and Professional Expertise to Identify Instructional Strategies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Highly Effective Teams Effectively Use Assessments and Data\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Essential Action--Use Team-Created Pretests to Assess Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills \u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Essential Action--Develop Common Formative Assessments for Frequent Administration \u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Essential Action--Administer Common Formative Assessments Throughout a Unit \u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Essential Action--Use Standardized Testing Data and District Benchmarks to Assess Strengths and Weaknesses \u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Essential Action--Use Team Assessment Results to Identify Students in Need of Additional Time and Support \u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Essential Action--Use Assessment Results to Identify Strategies That Help More Students Master Essentials \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Highly Effective Teams Provide Extra Time and Support for Learning\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: Essential Action--Develop Strategies and Systems to Help Students Acquire Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills \u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: Essential Action--Create Flexible Time During Units to Provide Extra Support \u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: Essential Action--Provide Regular Extensions to Students Working Beyond Grade Level \u003cbr\u003eEpilogue \u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources \u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Kim Monkres, William M Ferriter, Bob Sonju, Anisa Baker-Busby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47285848015084,"sku":"9781962188005","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781962188005.jpg?v=1770422716","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/handbook-for-highly-effective-teams-in-a-plc-at-workr-essential-actions-for-tackling-critical-issues-building-highly-effective-teams-plc-at-work","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}