Digital PLC Tools

Following the PLC process can be streamlined and simplified by using these tools. 

1. What do we want all students to learn? (Essential Standards)

Organizing content, learning targets, unit plans, etc.: 

Google Keep for meeting notes, Shared Drive for sharing materials, Data tracking in Sheets, Spaces and Tasks 

Free downloadable/editable templates for use in PLC from Solution Tree

Padlet of resources from Sarah Schuhl including essential standard resources, CAASPP practice, CFA examples, and more!

Cortez 4th Grade PLC (2).mp4

4th Grade Teachers modelling the PLC process

2. How will we know if the students are learning it? (Evidence of Learning)

Digital CFA Resources: 

Creating an Illuminate Assessment using the Item Bank.pdf

Create an Assessment Using the Itembank Filter Itembank by standard, DOK level, Bloom's, and item type 

Create a Flexible Assessment in Illuminate.pdf

Create a Flexible Assessment in Illuminate Add answer choices to a PDF for online administration

Creating a Skills Assessment.pdf

 Create a Skills Assessment Use Illuminate to test sight words, letter recognition, rhyming words, and more!

Using the Question Tool in Kami allows assessments to still be scored by the computer, but students can show their work with the drawing tools- best of both worlds!

Kami Formative Assessment

Slide Deck information- turning on the Question Tool in Kami for quick and easy CFAs that are computer graded and students can still show their work.

Resources for using Forms as a Formative Assessment tool

Google Drive Folder of Formative Assessment Templates in Google Forms Link

3. What will we do if the students are not learning? (Intervention and Re-engagement)

CAASPP Tools for Teachers Resources- updated 2.24

Tools for Teachers Overview 

Wonders Adaptive Learning Guide for Students and Teachers

Quizizz has a library of pre-made games and now Lessons! Lessons are like a slide deck with embedded engagement questions throughout the instruction/review.

Elementary Students: SplashLearn- game-based learning aligned with Math and ELA standards 

Connects to Google Classroom

ELA practice available K-2

Math practice available K-5

4. What will we do when students have learned it? (Extension)

Student choice and voice:

Leveled Extension Activity Template

Make a copy of the template to level and make extension activities available for all students. Create mild, hot, fire, and diablo activities so all students can participate in extension activities regardless of time. 

Still need help?

Contact the tech trainers at techtrainers@chino.k12.ca.us or call ext. 1600

Accessible Links

What do we want all students to learn?

Elementary Planning Notebook - Open File and Make a Copy to be able to edit for your grade level/subject team

Secondary Planning Notebook - Open File and Make a Copy to be able to edit for your grade level/subject team

How will we know if the students are learning it?

What will we do if the students are not learning? 

What will we do when students have learned it?