Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, Leader's Guide (Common Core Mathematics in a Pla at Work) - Softcover

Matthew R. Larson; Timothy D. Kanold

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936765470 ISBN 13: 9781936765478

Publisher: Solution Tree, 2012

Synopsis

This leader companion to the grade-level teacher guides illustrates how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it. Comprehensive research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies will help collaborative teams develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.

Benefits:

• Discover the five essential paradigm shifts necessary to implement the CCSS for mathematics.
• Receive guidance on forming and sustaining collaborative teams in a Professional Learning Community at Work™ culture.
• Develop a "less is more" content mindset: fewer standards will result in the opportunity of time needed for deeper rigor and conceptual understanding work with students.
• Gain helpful formative assessment strategies for development of student proficiency in the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
• Access dozens of tools, activities, examples, resources, and reproducibles to help teachers and teams analyze, interpret, and implement the Common Core Standards expectations for instruction and assessment.
• Examine the research-affirmed foundation of mathematics content and process standards from 1989 to 2010, and deepen your understanding of the Common Core expectations.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Leading High-Performing Collaborative Teams for Mathematics
Chapter 2: Leading the Implementation of the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
Chapter 3: Leading the Implementation of the Common Core Mathematics Content
Chapter 4: Leading the Implementation of the Teaching-Assessing-Learning Cycle
Chapter 5: Leading the Implementation of Required Response to Intervention
Epilogue: Your Mathematics Professional Development Model
Appendix A: Standards for Mathematical Practice

About this title

About the Author

Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, is an award-winning educator, in-demand speaker, and past president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM). He served as superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, the model professional learning community created by Dr. Richard DuFour. He has conducted talks and seminars worldwide with a focus on systematic change initiatives that create greater equity and access for all students.

Dr. Kanold received the 1982 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1991 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Illinois State University, 2001 Outstanding Alumni Award from Addison Trail High School, 1994 Outstanding Administrator Award from the Illinois State Board of Education, and 2002 Lee E. Yunker Leadership Award.

Matthew R. Larson is the K-12 mathematics curriculum specialist for the Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. Larson earned his bachelor's degree and his doctorate from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Larson previously was mathematics department chair and a teacher at Lincoln High School. His recent work with NCTM includes participating in the Research Agenda Conference in 2008, and serving as chair (2006-07) of the Research Committee. He has also coauthored articles for NCTM's Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. He received the Don Miller Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award, Nebraska, in 2000.

Review

"Leaders orchestrate. They conduct change. The Common Core State Standards for mathematics represent a historic challenge and opportunity for school leaders. Tim Kanold and Matt Larson's Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guide sets the stage for your school or district's transition toward a sustainable implementation of the Common Core. Leaders who carefully and critically read this book will be ready to move toward a more focused orchestration of their elementary, middle school, or high school PLC CCSS transition. If you are a principal, supervisor, or mathematics curriculum leader of any stripe, this book is a must-read!"

--Francis (Skip) Fennell, L. Stanley Bowslbey Professor, Education and Graduate and Professional Studies; Project Director, Elementary Mathematics Specialists and Teacher Leaders Project (ems&tl), McDaniel College

"It goes without saying that the effective implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics will require strong and informed leadership. But the key questions are 'What kind of leadership?' and 'Leadership that does exactly what and how?' This example-laden book by two highly experienced mathematics education leaders and change agents provides cogent and helpful answers to these questions. From a full set of tools to a slew of 'questions to ask,' this practical Leader's Guide is required reading as we develop and empower collaborative teams to navigate the paradigm shifts called for by the vision of finally making mathematics work for all students."

--Steven Leinwand, Principal Research Analyst, American Institutes for Research

"In Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guide, the authors have given guidance, practical suggestions, and leadership focus for effective teacher professional development needed to change current paradigms regarding mathematics teaching, learning, collaboration, intervention, and assessment. Leaders can immediately apply the tools and suggestions provided as well as download usable products to balance PLC communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration. This book has captured the disciplined steps needed to make Common Core mathematics a priority in PLC work."

--Suzanne Mitchell, President, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

Edition details

• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1936765470
• ISBN 13: 9781936765478
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Timothy D. Kanold