1. Bridges 2011-2012 Professional Learning Community Goals.

2. Administrative Stuff 1.www.bridgesmsp.wikispaces.comwww.bridgesmsp.wikispaces.com 2.Register @ MSP Data Collection Center 3.NCTM Application 4.NCCTM Application 5.Meeting Schedule

3. North Carolina Teacher Evaluation ProcessNorth Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process, Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school. Teachers work collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community.. ƒ. Work collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community ƒ. Analyze data ƒ. Develop goals and strategies through the school improvement plan ƒ. Assist in determining school budget and professional development ƒ. Participate in hiring process ƒ. Collaborate with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectiveness

4. Teachers lead the teaching profession. Teachers strive to improve the teaching profession. ƒ. Strive to improve the profession ƒ. Contribute to the establishment of positive working conditions ƒ. Participate in decision-making structures ƒ. Promote professional growth

5. Teachers advocate for schools and students. Teachers advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning. ƒ. Advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning ƒ. Participate in the implementation of initiatives to improve education

6. Format for Bridges PLC 2011-2012  Each learning community will develop a “Topic of Focus” for the year based on SMART goals.  PLC meetings will concentrate on the “Topic of Focus and will be run by participants.  A PLC facilitator will serve as the POC for PLC and facilitate the PLC meetings.  Coach will provide support & guidance for the group in order for them to reach their goals.

7. Monthly Meetings  Participants are expected to invest 4 hrs each month. 1 Hour Face to Face Meeting 1 Hour of Professional Reading and Reflection (participate in Wiki) 2 Hours of self directed professional practice.

8. Meeting Agenda Opening/Welcome- 10 min- Facilitator PLC Focus 35 min- Group Coaches Corner 15 min- Coach

9. Developing a Topic of Focus  Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely