PLC Planning Scavenger Hunt

When will PLC's meet?

• Every Wednesday Afternoon

• During Department Meetings

• During Planning Periods

• On Select Wednesday Afternoons

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of a PLC?

• To Build a Collaborative Culture

• To Engage in a Book Study

• To Collect Data to Demonstrate Student Learning

• To Connect to the School's Strategic Goals

How many people can be in a PLC?

• 2-4 only

• Exactly 5 only

• 4-6 only

• 4-7 only

Which of the following is NOT one of the three different models from which teachers can choose their PLCs?

• Horizontal/Grade Level/Teaching Team PLC whose members share students and/or a curriculum

• Vertical/Curricular PLC whose members share a common discipline

• Pedagogical Practices PLC whose members share specific instructional practices

• Social PLC whose members share common drinking patterns

Which of the following is NOT a step in the PLC inquiry cycle?

• Collecting Data

• Fabricating Data

• Analyzing & Discussing Data

• Interpreting Data

How often will PLCs hold formal meetings?

• Once a month

• Once a week

• Twice a month

• Four times a year

Which is NOT a suggested informal means to advance your PLC group goals?

• Email

• Class observations

• Spying on the other PLCs

• Face-to-face

Which of the following is a question from the PLC checklist?

• What are the criteria for a PLC?

• What did we learn?

• Did the change idea work?

• Does your PLC work generate tangible outcomes or data from student learning?

What kind of support will NOT be provided?

• Some funds may be available to purchase resources

• Groups will receive feedback from the PGSC

• Some funds may be available to purchase refreshments

• PLC leaders will receive extra funds added to their professional development accounts

List THREE examples of questions that can be used to guide PLC work.