Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guide (Common Core Mathematics in a Pla at Work)
Leaders orchestrate. They conduct change. The Common Core State Standards for mathematics represent a historic challenge and opportunity for school leaders. Tim Kanold and Matt Larson'sCommon Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guidesets the stage for your school or district's transition toward a sustainable implementation of the Common Core. Leaders who carefully and critically read this book will be ready to move toward a more focused orchestration of their elementary, middle school, or high school PLC CCSS transition. If you are a principal, supervisor, or mathematics curriculum leader of any stripe, this book is a must-read! --Francis (Skip) Fennell, L. Stanley Bowslbey Professor, Education and Graduate and Professional Studies; Project Director, Elementary Mathematics Specialists and Teacher Leaders Project (ems&tl;), McDaniel CollegeIt goes without saying that the effective implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics will require strong and informed leadership. But the key questions are ''What kind of leadership?'' and ''Leadership that does exactly what and how?'' This example-laden book by two highly experienced mathematics education leaders and change agents provides cogent and helpful answers to these questions. From a full set of tools to a slew of ''questions to ask,'' this practical Leader's Guide is required reading as we develop and empower collaborative teams to navigate the paradigm shifts called for by the vision of finally making mathematics work forallstudents. --Steven Leinwand, Principal Research Analyst, American Institutes for ResearchInCommon Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guide, the authors have given guidance, practical suggestions, and leadership focus for effective teacher professional development needed to change current paradigms regarding mathematics teaching, learning, collaboration, intervention, and assessment. Leaders can immediately apply the tools and suggestions provided as well as download usable products to balance PLC communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration. This book has captured the disciplined steps needed to make Common Core mathematics a priority in PLC work. --Suzanne Mitchell, President, National Council of Supervisors of MathematicsIt goes without saying that the effective implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics will require strong and informed leadership. But the key questions are ''What kind of leadership?'' and ''Leadership that does exactly what and how?'' This example-laden book by two highly experienced mathematics education leaders and change agents provides cogent and helpful answers to these questions. From a full set of tools to a slew of ''questions to ask,'' this practical Leader's Guide is required reading as we develop and empower collaborative teams to navigate the paradigm shifts called for by the vision of finally making mathematics work forallstudents. --Steven Leinwand, Principal Research Analyst, American Institutes for ResearchInCommon Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guide, the authors have given guidance, practical suggestions, and leadership focus for effective teacher professional development needed to change current paradigms regarding mathematics teaching, learning, collaboration, intervention, and assessment. Leaders can immediately apply the tools and suggestions provided as well as download usable products to balance PLC communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration. This book has captured the disciplined steps needed to make Common Core mathematics a priority in PLC work. --Suzanne Mitchell, President, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics