Module+III

**Module III** covers **Chapters 4 and 5** of //Getting Started//. Please answer the discussion questions and respond to others for each module, then complete the project for the module. Post question **responses to Module III by June 25th**, and **respond to others’ posts by June 30th.** For additional information on Module III, please visit [].

Please click **[|here]** to visit the website //ALLTHINGSPLCs, and click on either 'Elementary' or 'Middle///Secondary' (using the media player of choice) under **Texas Educators Reflect** **on Their PLC Journey.** In the video Katy ISD roundtable discussions reveal the challenges and rewards of implementing PLCs in their district.

 || Respond to the statement and quote from Helen Keller on page 110. Where does this belief lead you? || For **Module III**, plan an alternative program for a school in your district to use instead of the traditional remediation we usually offer students. ||
 * **Chapter 4 questions: ** ||
 * * What do you think about Becky’s process described on page 77 for getting started? Is it feasible to have these conversations in your school or district in the summer?
 * On page 81, Rick describes four things he believes districts should be “tight” on in terms of PLC’s. Do you agree? How would this work for you? Where you would you feel comfortable and where would you struggle?
 * Bob talks about a culture of high expectations on page 82. Does your school or district have this culture? If so, describe. If not, what needs to change?
 * What do you think about the behavior/attitude discussion on page 85? Do you agree? Share an example that you have experienced in relation to this theory.
 * Have you tried any of the first steps described on pages 87 and 88? Where will you start?
 * Reflect on the questions Rick shares on page 90. Answer these for your situation in terms of where you are.
 * What do you think about the change Rick’s school made in terms of it’s remediation program described on pages 92-93?
 * Have you tried the brainstorming/perspectives activity Rick describes on pages 94 and 95? If you have a chance, try it and share how the group responds.
 * Where is your school/district in terms of common assessments? Do you have them? Are they working?
 * **Chapter 5 question: ** ||
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 * **Module III Project (Due by June 30th): ** ||
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 * Who will be in the program?
 * How will the students be assigned?
 * How will it fit into the existing day’s schedule?
 * How will you know if the program is working and learning is increasing?