<p><strong>Leveraging Teacher Driven Growth ( The now):</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Flexibility within a framework is most critical.</p> <p>Knowing what Literacy means in your particular field.</p> <ul> <li>What does Text meanin your field ?</li> <li>How do experts in your field think about the author of a source or text?</li> <li>How do experts in your field approach problems ?</li> <li>What are the norms of communication ?</li> </ul> <p>Critical issues &ndash; team considerations</p> <p>Autonomy &amp; Motivation</p> <ul> <li>To reach strategic &amp; extended thinking &amp; love of learning is key !!!</li> <li>Challenges must be &ldquo;just right&rdquo; for the student to motivate them.</li> </ul> <p>Why PLC&rsquo;s groupings matter:</p> <ul> <li>More than 5 to 7 people will lose input.</li> <li>No more or less than around 30 to 45 min per session to give adequate time but not too much time to lose focus.</li> <li>Gets more meaningful responses.</li> </ul> <p>Assess team members strengths by asking questions.</p> <ul> <li>Who are the strongest teacher-leaders to lead each team ?</li> <li>Who are the high flyer teachers?</li> <li>Who is strong with data?</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The vicious cycle of mediocrity &amp; how to avoid it.</p> <ul> <li>Identify how you spend your time.</li> <li>Regain focus</li> <li>Keep saying no to distractions</li> <li>Give yourself tools to insure growth.</li> </ul> <p>The signs of successful implementation.</p> <ul> <li>You have created &amp; sustained a culture of discipline.</li> <li>You have implemented &amp; sustained your tenacity &amp; focus on the group.</li> </ul> <p>Where PLC&rsquo;s can go wrong.</p> <ul> <li>Having weak leadership</li> <li>Not keeping the purpose at the forefront.</li> <li>Not listening to the staff</li> <li>Not finding the influencer in the group</li> <li>Not celebrating each success</li> <li>Not rewarding good behaviors</li> <li>Your group needs a project champion</li> <li>A weak culture of inquiry</li> <li>Poor communication</li> </ul>