Bridges 2011-2012Professional Learning Community Goals.

Administrative Stuff

1.www.bridgesmsp.wikispaces.com2.Register @ MSP Data Collection Center3.NCTM Application4.NCCTM Application5.Meeting Schedule

North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process,Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school. 

 

Teachers work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community..

. Work collaboratively with all school personnel to create a �professional learning community

. Analyze data�

. Develop goals and strategies through the school improvement plan�

. Assist in determining school budget and professional development�

. Participate in hiring process�

. Collaborate with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to �improve effectiveness

Teachers lead the teaching profession.

Teachers strive to improve the teaching profession.

. Strive to improve the profession�. Contribute to the establishment of positive working �

conditions

. Participate in decision-making structures�

. Promote professional growth�

Teachers advocate for schools and students.

Teachers advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning.

. Advocate for positive change in policies and �practices affecting student learning

. Participate in the implementation of initiatives to �improve education 

 

Format for Bridges PLC 2011-2012

Each learning community will develop a “Topic of Focus” for the year based on SMART goals.

PLC meetings will concentrate on the “Topic of Focus and will be run by participants.

A PLC facilitator will serve as the POC for PLC and facilitate the PLC meetings.

Coach will provide support & guidance for the group in order for them to reach their goals.

Monthly Meetings

Participants are expected to invest 4 hrs each month.

1 Hour Face to Face Meeting

1 Hour of Professional Reading and Reflection (participate in Wiki)

2 Hours of self directed professional practice.

Meeting Agenda

Opening/Welcome- 10 min- Facilitator

PLC Focus 35 min- Group

Coaches Corner 15 min- Coach

Developing a Topic of Focus Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals

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