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Binghamton schools outline professional learning community plan to align instruction across district
Summary
District presenters described the PLC/PLT framework, a PLC hub for shared essential standards and data tools (Educlimber/Atlas), and the district's plan to pursue model PLC distinctions for buildings; presenters emphasized clarity of essential standards, common formative assessments and targeted interventions.
District staff presented a multi-tiered plan on Nov. 19 to unify instructional practice across buildings through professional learning communities (PLCs) and professional learning teams (PLTs).
Presenters identified Jennifer Doug and Kyle Skinner as the presenters leading the collaborative-teams presentation. They described PLCs as the umbrella for districtwide improvement work and PLTs as smaller team units (for example, a grade-level or department team). Presenters said PLCs/PLTs answer four guiding questions: what students must know and…
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