Professional Learning Communities/Grade Level Planning:

• PLCs meetings are weekly on Thursdays during their grade level planning time. 

• Do not schedule other meetings during PLC time.

• Meetings need to start as close to the beginning of the scheduled time as possible. 

What is the vision for PLCs at AMS: High functioning collaborative grade-level teams that utilize effective and efficient data protocols, research-based instructional practices, and data-driven instruction to increase student achievement and improve instruction 

How does a successful PLC Look? 

• The team implements robust data protocols. 

• Reflective teammates. 

• Utilization of a long-term PLC/Grade Level Instructional Planning calendar. 

• Achieves Tier 1 goals frequently; Tier 1 goals are based on grade-level standards, and we will continue to work on making them rigorous.

• Academic growth is evident across all tiers. 

• Collaboration is strong during and outside of weekly scheduled PLC time. 

• Roles are clear, and team members are committed to the responsibilities of their position. 

• A member of the grade level team facilitates the PLC. 

• Voices are respected and heard.

• Data collection is timely and targeted - people show up with their data.

• Embrace the work and the vision of the PLC and the school and see this planning time as a means to achieve it. 

• The focus is NOT about what was taught, but about what was learned. 

• Conversations stem from the Data 2.0 protocol. 

• Students are allowed to reflect on their data.

• PLC time is considered planning time, and the participants focus on planning solid, rigorous instruction that meets all students’ needs.