{"product_id":"on-common-ground-the-power-of-professional-learning-communities","title":"On Common Ground: The Power of Professional Learning Communities","description":"This anthology presents the recommendations of education leaders, and each chapter contributes to a sound conceptual framework and offers specific strategies for developing PLCs. These leaders have found common ground in expressing their belief in the power of PLCs although clear differences emerge regarding their perspectives on the most effective strategy for making PLCs the norm in North America.\nBenefits: Confront issues that impede student success. Leverage best strategies for raising student achievement. Support the premise that educators who embrace learning enable students to succeed. Learn how to use formative assessments with a focus on results. Assume individual responsibility and shared goals for learning.\n\nContents:\nForeword: Here and Now: Improving Teaching and Learning\nIntroduction: On Common Ground: The Power of Professional Learning Communities\nSection 1: Overview of PLCs\nChapter 1: Recurring Themes of Professional Learning Communities and the Assumptions They Challenge\nChapter 2: What Is a Professional Learning Community?\nSection 2: Critical Questions of PLCs\nChapter 3: Putting It All Together: Standards, Assessment, and Accountability in Successful Professional Learning Communities\nChapter 4: Assessment FOR Learning: Building a Culture of Confident Learners\nChapter 5: Mater of Motivation\nChapter 6: Turning Book Burners Into Lifelong Learners\nSection 3: Creating PLCs\nChapter 7: No Turning Back: The Ironclad Case for Professional Learning Communities\nChapter 8: Leading for Transformation in Teaching, Learning, and Relationships\nSection 4: Placing PLCs in a Broader Context\nChapter 9: More Effective Schools: Professional Learning Communities in Action\nChapter 10: Implementing PLCs in the Chicago Public Schools\nChapter 11: Professional Learning Communities Writ Large\nSection 5: A Call to Action\nChapter 12: Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1932127429\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UIGP006M24_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Richard DuFour|Robert Eaker|Rebecca DuFour|Mike Schmoker|Roland Barth|Barbara Eason-Watkins|Michael Fullan|Lawrence W. Lezotte|Douglas Reeves|Jon Saphier|Dennis Sparks|Rick Stiggins\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424984367165,"sku":"31UIGP006M24_ns","price":6.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1932127429-0.jpg?v=1785878674","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/on-common-ground-the-power-of-professional-learning-communities","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}