Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) – A Teacher Tool for Implementing the CCSS AGENDA October 4 th and 5 th 2012 Outcomes: Self- reflections on how the implementation of LDC is going Deeper understandings of the connection between the LDC instructional system and implementation of the CCS Action plans for next steps Co-constructed professional learning resources

At the end of Year Two: Experienced LDC teachers exhibit more signs of robust implementation than do teachers new to the LDC initiative.  high buy-in with initiative principles  higher levels of knowledge about tool use  more positively about module implementation  higher levels of student engagement and of student learning

Recommendations:  Support New LDC teachers.  Help teachers use tools with fidelity.  Communicate more clearly the non-negotiables of LDC implementation.  Provide continued Professional Learning Opportunities to address key teacher needs: - deepen their understanding of the LDC framework in other ways - differentiated support for science and social studies teachers -finding appropriate reading materials and crafting instructional strategies to help their wide range of students read and analyze text - responding to and providing productive feedback for student writing

Recommendations:  Continue to increase Initiative capacity to provide training and materials to help teachers differentiate and scaffold instruction.  Create time and space for LDC for Effective Tool Use.  District and school leadership need to help teachers: - address the time challenges that can undermine teachers’ participation in LDC - align LDC tool use with their pacing guides - communicate the degree to which LDC will prepare students for current assessments

Year-Long Plan

Self Reflection

LDC Implementation Plan

Deepening Content Knowledge- Fresh Eyes on the LDC Framework – Lessons Learned about Writing a Module

Deepening Content Knowledge- Focus on Instruction Close Reading Text Dependent Questions

Exit Slip

Worksheet – Collaborative Problem Solving

Worksheet - LDC Implementation Plan

Worksheet Review