Vision for Adult Learning Communities Link to this section
We believe that change happens through collaborative teams. Through the thoughtful use of these tools and resources, learning communities can work toward the vision below.
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All teachers in a learning community will work together to
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Developed by the SFUSD Complex Instruction Teacher Facilitator community using readings from Nasir, N. S., Cabana, C., Shreve, B., Woodbury, E., and Louie, N. (Eds.). (2014). Mathematics for Equity: A Framework for Successful Practice. New York: Teachers College Press.
Professional Development Modules Link to this section
Resources for Learning Communities Link to this section
Suggested Agendas for Site-Based Collaboration
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Here are four suggested agendas. Choose one based on the amount of time you have at your site and your needs. These agendas focus on Unit 0 or 1 for use on the buyback day, but the basic agenda can be used for any site-based PD during the school year.
2 hours
- 45 min PD (choose one of the options above)
- 1.25 hours planning in grade level groups or bands, depending on staff size - Focus on Unit 0 and setting up the math classroom culture.
3 hours
- 1.5 hour PD (choose two options above)
- 1.5 hours planning in grade level groups or bands, depending on staff size. Focus on Unit 0 and setting up the math classroom culture.
4 hours
- 1.5 hour PD (choose two options above)
- 1.5 hours planning in grade level groups or bands, depending on staff size. Focus on Unit 0 and setting up the math classroom culture.
- Planning Unit 1 using the Sample Unit Planning Starting with Expert Task agenda or 1 hour make-and-take based on materials needed for Units 0 and 1.
5 hours
- 1.5 hour PD (choose two options above)
- 1.5 hours planning in grade level groups or bands, depending on staff size. Focus on Unit 0 and setting up the math classroom culture.
- 1 hour planning Unit 1 using the Sample Unit Planning Starting with Expert Task agenda
- 1 hour make-and-take based on materials needed for Units 0 and 1.
This page was last updated on June 22, 2023