Seven Tight Essentials of a PLC in ASD

Empowerment in PLC Culture

• Empowerment and autonomy for faculty members is reflected in their ability to make decisions about teaching and learning practices.

Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum

• The main focus is to ensure that all students have access to content that is effectively taught and learned within a set timeframe.

Characteristics of PLC Culture

• A key characteristic of the tight aspects of a PLC culture includes adherence to shared goals and collective responsibility among faculty members.

Collaborative Culture in PLC

• The guiding principle emphasizes collective inquiry and shared decision-making among teachers to enhance student outcomes.

Purpose of Common Formative Assessments

• Common formative assessments are used to monitor student progress and inform instructional practices to meet diverse learner needs.

Autonomy in PLC Context

• 'Autonomy' primarily refers to teachers’ ability to innovate and adapt their instructional strategies to fit their classroom environments while still aligning with shared objectives.

Mutual Accountability

• Teams being 'mutually accountable' means they share responsibility for both individual and collective student learning outcomes.

Loose vs. Tight Aspects of PLC Culture

• Tight aspects involve clearly defined goals and expectations, while loose aspects provide flexibility for teachers to tailor their approaches to meet student needs.

Intervention and Extension System

• The school-wide system operates by providing targeted support and enrichment opportunities based on student assessment data to enhance learning.

Evidence from Common Assessments

• Teams use evidence from common assessments to identify areas for improvement, adjust instructional strategies, and ensure alignment in teaching practices.

'Schools Learning from Schools' Principle

• A key aspect encourages collaboration among schools to share best practices, resources, and strategies for improving student success across different educational settings.