Culture Keepers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Developing Collective Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values
Chapter 2: Transforming Postpandemic School Culture
Chapter 3: Addressing Implicit Bias Using a School Discussion Protocol
Chapter 4: Getting School Boards on Our Side
Chapter 5: Exploring a Leadership Model to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Chapter 6: Using a Four-Step Process to Create a Thriving School Culture
Chapter 7: Starting a PLC and Its Effects on School Culture
Chapter 8: Engaging Adult Learners to Improve Student Outcomes
Chapter 9: Igniting and Sustaining Teacher Motivation
Chapter 10: Responding Collectively to Deficits in English Learner Achievement
Chapter 11: Turning Around a Culture of Complacency
Chapter 12: Fostering a Collaborative Culture Through Differentiated Staff Evaluation

PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES

Chapter 1: Developing Collective Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values

• Figure 1.3: Clarifying Core Values
• Figure 1.4: From Individual to Collective Commitment
• Figure 1.5: Coaching Questions for Commitments

Chapter 3: Addressing Implicit Bias Using a School Discussion Protocol

• Figure 3.3: Targeted Support Action Plan

Chapter 8: Engaging Adult Learners to Improve Student Outcomes

• Figure 8.1: 4Cs of Staff Engagement

Chapter 11: Turning Around a Culture of Complacency

• Strategy Implementation Guide: The Collaborative Culture of a PLC
• Strategy Implementation Guide: Culture of Continuous Improvement

Chapter 12: Fostering a Collaborative Culture Through Differentiated Staff Evaluation

• Professional Growth Pathway Template

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Books

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• Calderón, M. E., & Slakk, S. (2017). Promises fulfilled: A leader’s guide for supporting English learners. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Calderón, M. E., & Tartaglia, L. (2023). Cultivating competence in English learners: Integrating social-emotional learning with language and literacy. 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., & Many, T. W. (2006). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., & Many, T. W. (2010). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (2nd ed.). 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., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., Mattos, M., & Muhammad, A. (2024).Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (4th ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Mattos, M., & Muhammad, A. (2021). Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work: Proven insights for sustained, substantive school improvement (2nd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., & Eaker, R. (1998). Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best practices for enhancing student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., & Fullan, M. (2013). Cultures built to last: Systemic PLCs at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• DuFour, R., & Reason, C. (2015). PLCs at Work and virtual collaboration: On the tipping point of transformation. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Grift, G., & Sloper, C. (2021). Collaborative teams that work: The definitive guide to cycles of learning in a PLC. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Hall, B. (2022). Powerful guiding coalitions: How to build and sustain the leadership team in your PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Hierck, T., & Williams, K. C. (2015). Starting a movement: Building culture from the inside out in professional learning communities. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Kanold, T., & Boogren, T. (2022). Educator wellness: A guide for sustaining physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Kramer, S. V. (Ed.). (2021a). Charting the course for collaborative teams: Lessons from Priority Schools in a PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Kramer, S. V. (Ed.). (2021b). Charting the course for leaders: Lessons from Priority Schools in a PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Kramer, S. V., & Schuhl, S. (2023). Acceleration for all: A how-to guide for overcoming learning gaps. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Many, T. W., Maffoni, M. J., Sparks, S. K., & Ferriby-Thomas, T. (2018). Amplify your impact: Coaching collaborative teams in PLCs at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Many, T. W., Maffoni, M. J., Sparks, S. K., & Ferriby-Thomas, T. (2020). How schools thrive: Building a coaching culture for collaborative teams in PLCs at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Marzano, R. J. (2017). The new art and science of teaching. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Marzano, R. J., Rains, C. L., & Warrick, P. B. (2021). Improving teacher development and evaluation: A guide for leaders, coaches, and teachers. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
• Marzano, R. J., Scott, D., Boogren, T. H., & Newcomb, M. L. (2017). Motivating and inspiring students: Strategies to awaken the learner. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
• Marzano, R. J., Warrick, P. B., Rains, C. L., & DuFour, R. (2018). Leading a High Reliability School. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Marzano, R. J., Warrick, P. B., & Simms, J. A. (2014). A handbook for High Reliability Schools: The next step in school reform. 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.
• Muhammad, A. (2009). Transforming school culture: How to overcome staff division. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Muhammad, A. (2015). Overcoming the achievement gap trap: Liberating mindsets to effect change. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Muhammad, A. (2018). Transforming school culture: How to overcome staff division(2nd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Muhammad, A. (2024). The way forward: PLC at Work and the bright future of education. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Muhammad, A., & Cruz, L. F. (2019). Time for change: Four essential skills for transformational school and district leaders. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Muhammad, A., & Hollie, S. (2012). The will to lead, the skill to teach: Transforming schools at every level. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Reeves, D. (2016). From leading to succeeding: The seven elements of effective leadership in education. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Ryan, B. (2023). The brilliance in the building: Effecting change in urban schools with the PLC at Work process. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Spiller, J., & Power, K. (2022). Leading beyond intention: Areas to deepen reflection and planning in your PLC at Work. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
• Williams, K. C., & Hierck, T. (2015). Starting a movement: Building culture from the inside out in professional learning communities. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

Websites

Chapter 5

• Edupoint’s Synergy Student Information System:
• PowerSchool’s Schoology

Chapter 8

• Q¹²
• Jotform
• Microsoft Forms
• SurveyMonkey