Mathematics Coaching and Collaboration in a PLC at WorkT: (Leading Collaborative Learning and Teaching Teams in Math Education)

by Timothy D. Kanold, Mona Toncheff, Matthew R. Larson, Bill Barnes, Jessica Kanold-McIntyre

Overview

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™. 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™. 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™
• Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work™
• Mathematics Homework and Grading in a PLC at Work™
• Mathematics Coaching and Collaboration in a PLC at Work™

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943874347
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	03/30/2018
Series:	Every Student Can Learn Mathematics
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Practical and proven! This book is a must-read for every mathematics coach and leader who wants to move collaborative teams toward a culture of reflection, refinement, and action so that every student can learn mathematics! The protocols and tools in this book will make a significant difference in the effectiveness of collaborative mathematics teams."

--Kim C. Estes, mathematics specialist and instructional coach, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, Kentucky

"Mathematics Coaching and Collaboration in a PLC at Work provides teacher leaders with essential practices, strategies, and protocols to create effective collaborative teams to improve teaching and learning in mathematics. This book meets you where you are on the PLC journey, whether you are just beginning or have experience with PLC and are looking for ways to improve and maximize results. There are many opportunities for self-reflection and leadership growth embedded throughout."

--Barbara Perez, director, K-12 Mathematics Curriculum and Professional Development Division, Nevada

"This is a thoroughly and thoughtfully presented guide offering practical suggestions to help leaders support collaborative teacher teams in focusing on the learning of all students. By focusing on evidence of students' learning, teams harness and focus their energy on the right work."