Photograph copyright by Candace diCarlo Drs. They're reading, writing and discussing what it should look like in their school. It's then up to the teachers to decide which approach to take. They typically combine subjects, such as literature, social studies and science, as well as phonics and spelling. They have a lot of latitude for inventing and reinventing it.
Teachers meet regularly to share ideas.
They also keep journal entries about their readings, lessons, student responses and personal reflections. Botel and colleagues at GSE train instructors through conferences, newsletters and summer workshops. These instructors are typically outstanding teachers and supervisors in the schools that initiated the local PLN seminars. After teachers from individual schools are trained in the holistic approach, they share their experience with fellow teachers. The results have been impressive.