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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: The Need for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs
Chapter 2: The Building Blocks of a PLC
Chapter 3: Collaborative Teams in Early Childhood Programs
Chapter 4: A Focus on Learning
Chapter 5: Assessment
Chapter 6: Data and Interventions
Conclusion

PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES

• Figure 2.2: Protocol for Developing a Mission Statement
• Figure 2.3: Rules for a Preschool Classroom
• Figure 2.4: Boones Mill Elementary School Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
• Figure 3.1: Digital Resources for Electronic Learning Teams
• Figure 3.6: Meeting Agenda Template
• Figure 5.4: Sight Word Checklist Template
• Figure 5.5: Observation Recording Sheet
• Figure 5.6: Small-Group Observation Form
• Figure 6.4: Discussion Guide for Individual Students

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

BOOKS

• Bailey, K., & Jakicic, C. (2012). Common Formative Assessment: A Toolkit for Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Bailey, K., & Jakicic, C. (2017). Simplifying Common Assessment: A Guide for Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Buffum, A., Mattos, M., & Malone, J. (2018). Taking Action: A Handbook for RTI at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Buffum, A., Mattos, M., & Weber, C. (2012). Simplifying Response to Intervention: Four Essential Guiding Principles. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Conzemius, A. E., & O’Neill, J. (2014). The Handbook for SMART School Teams: Revitalizing Best Practices for Collaboration (2nd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R. (2015). In Praise of American Educators: And How They Can Become Even Better. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., & DuFour, R. (2012). The School Leader’s Guide to Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (2008). Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work: New Insights for Improving Schools. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., & Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., & Fullan, M. (2013). Cultures Built to Last: Systemic PLCs at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Eaker, R., & Keating, J. (2015). Kid by Kid, Skill by Skill: Teaching in a Professional Learning Community at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Friziellie, H., Schmidt, J. A., & Spiller, J. (2016). Yes We Can! General and Special Educators Collaborating in a Professional Learning Community. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Graham, P., & Ferriter, W. M. (2010). Building a Professional Learning Community at Work: A Guide to the First Year. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Marzano, R. J., Heflebower, T., Hoegh, J. K., Warrick, P. B., & Grift, G. (2016). Collaborative Teams That Transform Schools: The Next Steps in PLCs. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
• Mattos, M., DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., & Many, T. W. (2016). Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Reeves, D. B. (2019). Achieving Equity and Excellence: Immediate Results From the Lessons of High-Poverty, High-Success Schools. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

WEBSITES

Introduction

• Office of Head Start

Chapter 1

• AllThingsPLC
• AllThingsPLC, “See the Evidence”
• RAND, “Promising Practices”
• Social Programs That Work, “Perry Preschool Project”

Chapter 3

• AllThingsPLC, “Big Sandy Elementary—Master Schedule”
• AllThingsPLC, “Cheshire Elementary School—2016–2017 Schedule”
• AllThingsPLC, “Making Time for Collaboration”
• AllThingsPLC, “See the Evidence”
• Edmodo
• Google Docs
• Google Drive
• Google Hangouts
• GoToMeeting
• PBworks
• Skype
• Zoom

Chapter 4

• Teaching Strategies

Chapter 5

• “OWL Literacy Program by Pearson”
• Teaching Strategies, “The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool”

Chapter 6

• Google Docs
• MasteryConnect