Professional Learning Communities Proposal Coversheet Winter/Spring 2014

Date: _____________________________________ Directions: The groups facilitator should complete one proposal for the group. Please send the completed application [email or hardcopy] to: nctrc5000@gmail.com or via US Mail to the NCTRC Project Title: __________________________________________________________________________ Participants: 1. ** 2. 3. 4. Groups must have a minimum of five to eight educators. 5. 6. 7. 8.

** denotes facilitator who will be main point of contact between the Teaching Center and the PLC. * denotes members receiving Your proposed session dates and times (must total 10 hours per participant) Session 1 2 3 4 5 Date Time Session 6 7 8 9 10 Total hours per person (It is possible to have more or less than ten sessions, as long as the total number of hours per participant equals ten.) Your proposal may advance the study of and reflection on the Common Core State Standards, analyze effective teaching strategies, determine the rigor of teacher made materials, initiate the exploration of Engage NY materials, or foster the development of parent resources and workshops. Date Time

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Project GOAL (articulate need)

Group Action Plan (clearly identify area of study and actions to be taken by members during meetings)

Curriculum / Instruction (connection between study topic and C&I clearly articulated)

Evaluation of Learning (outcomes to be achieved clearly articulated)

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Proposed Budget:
PLC Title____________________________________________ Date_________________________

Professional Learning Team Members _____ Participants @ $275.00 = $ PLT Facilitator @ 375.00 = $375.00

Total PLC Expense

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Professional Learning Communities

Winter/Spring 2014

The following is a checklist of items required in your final report. Awarded PLCs will be sent the * materials in January.
Meeting logs* Summary of topics and shared ideas Master attendance chart* W-9s and Direct Deposit forms for each participant* not applicable if applying for in-service credit A personal reflection/ evaluation from each participant on these topics: - What was the most positive outcome of this Learning Community? - What have you learned as a result of this PLCT? - What impact might this project have on teacher/student performance?

Once all items are completed, send all completed forms to the:

North Country Teacher Resource Center

Att: Professional Learning Communities Winter/Spring 2014 Room 320 Sibley Hall SUNY Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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