The second edition of the bestseller Taking Action delves deeper into how educators can leverage the PLC at Work(R) process to create a highly effective multitiered system of supports. This step-by-step guide defines--tier by tier--the essential actions of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and intervention team. New recommendations and tools are included to target assessments, engage students, and address resistance.
Use this book to:
- Close the achievement gaps exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Leverage proven Tier 1 instructional practices to provide first-best teaching and engage students in learning
- Understand the critical roles and responsibilities of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and site intervention team
- Create schoolwide, balanced assessment and grading practices that promote student learning and engagement
- Employ crucial skills and tools to address common leadership obstacles, such as staff resistance to change
Contents: Introduction: The Urgency of the Moment
Chapter 1: The RTI at Work Pyramid
Part One: Tier 1 Essential Actions Chapter 2: A Culture of Collective Responsibility
Chapter 3: Tier 1 Teacher Team Essential Actions
Chapter 4: Tier 1 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions
Part Two: Tier 2 Essential Actions Chapter 5: Tier 2 Teacher Team Essential Actions
Chapter 6: Tier 2 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions
Part Three: Tier 3 Essential Actions Chapter 7: Tier 3 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions
Chapter 8: Tier 3 Intervention Team Essential Actions
Epilogue: Get Started . . . Then Get Better
References and Resources
Index
