Shifting From Me to We

Rely on this straightforward guide to help you build the foundation of a true professional learning community (PLC). Packed with answers to common questions, Shifting from Me to We guides leaders at all levels in fostering a strong, collaborative culture. Author Michael Roberts details how to navigate major roadblocks, develop team best practices, and commit collective efforts to continuous improvement.

Use this resource to address the unique PLC challenges of your school or district :

• Become familiar with the skills and concepts necessary to build a strong collaborative foundation for your PLC.
• Study the strategies and methods used by schools that have successfully implemented a rigorous and thorough PLC process.
• Utilize the book’s concepts and skills to experiment and develop customized procedures and strategies as a collaborative team.
• Receive concrete learning targets that will help you develop your own process of PLC implementation.
• Understand how to effectively spread the message of your PLC to your school board, parents, and community stakeholders.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: “We’ve Met for Years, so Why Hasn’t It Changed my Practice?”
Chapter 2: “If We’re Collaborating, Why Aren’t You?”
Chapter 3: “We’re Supposed to Focus on a Few Things, but How Do We Decide What They Are?”
Chapter 4: “How Do You Find Time to Support Learning When There Are So Many Other Issues to Deal With?”
Chapter 5: “Won’t We Just Move On to Something Else Next Year?”
Chapter 6: “How Do We Know If We’re on the Right Track?”
Chapter 7: “What Can We Do to Help?”