Mathematics Coaching and Collaboration in a Plc at Work(tm)

Part of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics series

Build a mathematics teaching community that promotes learning for K-12 educators and students. This user-friendly resource is divided into two parts, each covering actionable team strategies in teaching mathematics in a PLC at Work(TM). First you'll discover how to coach highly effective mathematics teams within your professional learning community. Then you'll learn how to utilize collaboration and lesson-design elements within your math curriculum for teacher team reflection, assessment data analysis, and action.

Learn to lead math teacher teams and foster effective collaborative teaching strategies: Build a collaborative math learning culture that engages and promotes learning for students and staff members. Optimize coaching and foster equity and belonging, to encourage collaboration on instruction and math assessment. Engage in mathematics lesson study, to help teams learn from one another and reflect on effective strategies in teaching mathematics. Develop norms, SMART goals for teachers, agendas, and a plan for working effectively as a collaborative team in a PLC at Work(TM). Address all parts of your math curriculum, from math instruction to math interventions.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: Develop PLC Structures for Effective Teacher Team Engagement, Transparency, and Action

Chapter 1: Five Inspirational PLC Leadership Practices

Chapter 2: Five Leadership Strategies for Effective Collaboration in Mathematics

Part 2: Use Common Assessments and Lesson-Design Elements for Teacher Team Reflection, Data Analysis, and Subsequent Action

Chapter 3: How to Create and Nurture a Culture of Change, Growth, Reflection, and Improvement in Your Mathematics Program

Chapter 4: How to Lead a Culture of Transparency and Learning with Mathematics Assessments

Chapter 5: How to Lead in a Culture of Transparency and Learning with Mathematics Instruction

Chapter 6: How to Lead a Culture of Collective Responsibility

Epilogue

Appendix A

References and Resources

Books in the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics series:

Mathematics Assessment and Intervention in a PLC at Work(TM) Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work(TM) Mathematics Homework and Grading in a PLC at Work(TM) Mathematics Coaching and Collaboration in a PLC at Work(TM)