Table of Contents
About the Authors xi
Foreword Mike Mattos xiii
Introduction: An Unprecedented Shaft in Teaching and Learning 1
District A The PLC 2
District B The Traditional School 2
The PLC Research 3
The Need for Cultural Change to Support Structural Change 4
Negative Versus Positive Variables and Behaviors 5
Social-Emotional Effects of Educators' Actions 6
A Road Map of the PLC Process 7
How This Book Is Structured 11
From Paralysis to Action 12
Chapter 1 The Three Big Ideas 13
The Three Big Ideas and Your Virtual PLC 14
Coaching Tips for Virtual Application 33
Chapter 2 The Foundational Elements 35
Understanding the Four Pillars of a PLC 35
Focusing on the Four Critical Questions 46
Establishing a Loose and Tight Culture in a Virtual Community 48
Coaching Tips for Virtual Application 52
Chapter 3 Creation and Maintenance of a PLC Culture in a Virtual Environment 55
Indicators of a Healthy School Culture 56
Embracers and Resisters of Cultural Change 58
Assessment of a Virtual School's Culture 60
Coaching Tips for Virtual Application 63
Chapter 4 Teacher Collaboration in a Virtual PLC 65
Collaboration and Emotional Support of Faculty 65
The Importance of Collective Efficacy 66
The Three Cs: Cooperation, Coordination, and Collaboration 67
Structures for Virtual Collaboration 68
Types of Teams 73
Virtual Team Goals and Districtwide and Schoolwide Goals 74
A Cycle for Virtual Instruction 76
Coaching Tips for Virtual Application 79
Chapter 5 Assessment, Intervention, and Enrichment in a Virtual PLC 81
Engaging in Collective Inquiry 82
Engaging in the Collaborative Assessment Process 90
Determining Virtual Learning Interventions and Extensions 95
Coaching Tips for Virtual Application 98
Chapter 6 Leadership in a Virtual Environment 99
Virtual Support for Principals 100
Support and Clarity for Virtual Guiding Coalitions 101
Frequency of Virtual Guiding Coalition Meetings 106
The Work of Administrators and Teacher Leaders 107
Clear Purposes for All Teams 112
Monitoring of the Work of Teams 114
Commitment Versus Compliance 116
Coaching Tips for Virtual Application 118
Epilogue 119
Appendix 123
Quick Tips to Consider in a Virtual PLC 124
Virtual Action Planner for Supporting a Focus on Learning Virtually 125
Virtual Action Planner for Supporting a Virtual Collaborative Culture 127
Virtual Team SMART Goal Worksheet 132
Virtual Action Planner for Supporting a Virtual Results Orientation 134
Virtual Action Planner for Creating a Shared Mission Virtually 136
Example Virtual Action Planner for Creating a Shared Mission Virtually 137
Virtual Action Planner for Creating a Shared Vision Virtually 138
Virtual Action Planner for Developing Values and Collective Commitments Virtually 140
Virtual Action Planner for Virtually Developing Tight and Loose Expectations 142
Virtual Action Planner for Creating a Virtual Team Foundation 145
Virtual Team Unit Plan and Assessment Map 147
Virtual Essential Standards Scorecard 148
Virtual Team Learning Targets Worksheet 149
Virtual Team Learning-Target Pacing Calendar 150
Software and Technology for Virtual School Use 151
Virtual Action Planner for Establishing the Essential Standards Through Collective Inquiry 153
Virtual Action Planner for Unpacking Essential Standards to Identify Learning Targets 154
Virtual Action Planner for Creating Informal and Formal Formative Assessments 155
Leadership Characteristic Inventory System 156
Virtual Action Planner for Virtually Establishing Expectations for Principals and Guiding Coalitions 157
References and Resources 159
Index 163
