Darian Emory PLC Interview FE9 Fall 2013

After conducting a telephone interview with Assistant Principal, X (A.P. X) of Z Elementary, I was able to assess their dynamics of PLC organization and management. I organized the interview around two principals: 1) Inquiry into Z Elementarys PLCs goals/initiatives, and 2) Inquiry into the dynamics in which their PLCs are managed. Finally, I asked A.P. X to evaluate Z Elementarys PLCs based on SCHOOL KEYS standards PL 1.1, PL 1.2, PL 2.1, and PL 2.7. I specified these elements because they are the ones that my PLC selected for valuation of our PLC. Z Elementarys PLC's are scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday of each week. Normally the PLC's are facilitated by their CST (Curriculum Specialist), Counselors, and/or the administrators. However, because they have several new staff members, they started slow and are building momentum as time moves forward. o They introduced several topics as they relate to the culture and climate of Z Elementary and ensured that all staff members embraced their mission/vision, norms, and protocols. o They delivered Individualized Professional Learning aligned to the TKES Standards. o Counselors facilitated RTI Processes with Strategies and Interventions. o Before beginning each PLC they review Norms o After review of the norms, they then facilitate the Clearing Protocolthey have utilized the Data Dialog Protocol for analyzing and disaggregating data, which encourages deep and rich discussion as it relates to the triangulated concept of curriculum, instruction, and assessments. o They addressed and emphasized the importance of Balance Assessments. Their teachers are clear on how, when, and what assessments should be implemented at any given time and are provided a framework by administration to follow when planning

Darian Emory PLC Interview FE9 Fall 2013

the CCGPS Units/lessons. There are tasks associated with the lessons and administration has clarified for them when to execute certain tasks and why. o PLC's are developed to address all information related to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments. The norm created for this year was to introduce Professional Learning and align that learning to TKES Standards. Responses to School Keys PL Rubrics o The first three elements of PLC of School Keys are "Fully Operational" and the 4th element is "Emergent." o They are still working on a climate of trust and collegiality and have several new teachers this year o Collaboration continues to be a concern as it relates to the processes. The AP has made a commitment to assist in planning and collaborating with her grade levels during their regular planning time and during PLC's.