March+Literacy+PLC+Minutes


 * March 1, 2011 **

** Topics/Meeting Outcomes **
 * Bell Ringer: We shared out evidences of using the questioning strategy.
 * PLC flowchart: discussed as a group:
 * Where are we? We have set norms and smart goals, we've set essential learnings
 * What support do we need to get to that point?
 * We need to pare down our essential learnings, and review the MISIC Standards/Iowa Core/Common Core.
 * We need to have conversations between 4th and 5th grade and between 8th and 9th grade. There is a gap in communication to bridge those grade level standards.
 * New teachers may need some mentoring on Essential Question/SWBAT development.
 * Much work needs to be done on Essential learnings before Formative assessments can truly be put into place. More study needs to take place to implement effectively formative assessments.

** Questions/Concerns ** We were missing many people today for various reasons. Some were due to lack of coverage. Time is a factor in getting much accomplished.