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Anchor Your Vision
Navigational Tools and Strategies for Every Stage in a PLC at Work®
This book is for educators who have a strong desire to lead the type of change in districts and schools that impacts learning for both students and the adults who serve them. With practical action steps and tools, the book helps educators put their district’s or school’s mission into action to achieve their vision.
Tools to move your vision to action
In Anchor Your Vision: Navigational Tools and Strategies for Every Stage in a PLC at Work®, authors Creswell, McClain, and Traicoff guide educators to create, live, and achieve their mission, vision, collective commitments, and goals. With the book’s practical tools and action steps, leaders will sharpen collective focus, shift belief into action, and circumvent common roadblocks to becoming and sustaining a highly effective PLC.
K–12 school and district leaders can use this book to:
- Reflect on the why behind their work as a PLC
- Assess their current reality and determine next steps for implementing the foundational pillars of a PLC
- Engage all staff to create, implement, and monitor the foundational pillars of a PLC
- Identify opportunities and use tools for celebrating along the journey
- Create a motto that rallies staff to the foundational pillars of a PLC
- Hire and onboard new staff through the lens of the foundational pillars
Related Topics
LeadershipProfessional Learning Communities at Work®Professional Learning Communities
Additional Information
“Anchor Your Vision is an indispensable resource for any school or district leader committed to transformative change. This book offers a compelling road map with practical tools and strategies for clarifying your mission and vision, uniting your team, and driving sustained improvements in student achievement. With its clear actions and insightful guidance, it's a must-read for those striving to elevate both student learning as well as to improve professional learning for educators.”
“This book is an essential resource as any site or system moves from the why to the how of becoming a high-functioning PLC. This is such a user-friendly resource and will quickly become a go-to for any site working to improve learning for all. The authors have approached the work with a focus on tools you can use, making this book a must-read for anyone on the PLC journey!”
“Anchor Your Vision is an essential guide for any educator committed to leading impactful change in their district or school. This book goes beyond mere checklists, offering a comprehensive and practical approach to anchoring the four foundational pillars in a PLC at Work. The authors have crafted a resource that supports all educators, from teachers to district-level administrators, in becoming influential leaders who can shape the future of education with intention and clarity.”
“Anchor Your Vision gives easy-to-use, practical steps for district and campus leaders who are wanting to create or even refine their campus mission, vision, collective commitments, and goals. The book shows you how to evaluate your team's current status and the way forward with purpose. Overall, this book allows leaders and teams to proactively approach change on campuses and in districts by helping them recognize where they are and where they want to go.”
“One of the toughest questions in any endeavor is, ‘Where do I start?’ Anchor Your Vision provides clear guidelines and actionable steps to help you not only find your starting point but also move forward with confidence. It equips you with all the tools you need to create and bring to life your vision for your school or district.”
“This book is an excellent tool for fostering collaborative, mission-driven school culture. Its nonlinear design and step-by-step handouts allow teams to focus on specific foundational needs, resulting in meaningful change. By addressing the key pillars, it helped transform our campus from an individual-focused culture to a collective we and our mindset, enriching both instructional practices and relationships across the school community.”
“Anchor Your Vision is an essential resource for schools seeking to build effective professional learning communities. It offers practical tools and strategies to create a shared vision and language, fostering collaboration, clarity, and alignment among all stakeholders. By emphasizing both loose and tight structures, the book ensures that every member of the organization is committed to the district’s goals and expectations. This valuable resource will accelerate any school’s PLC journey, leading to improved student outcomes, enhanced staff efficiency, and a more positive and supportive learning environment.”
