Leaders+of+Learning+Book+Group

=Leaders of Learning:=

How District, School and Classroom Leaders Improve Student Achievement
by Richard DuFour and Robert J. Marzano

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Reading Schedule:
Prior to May 15th: Please make sure you have a wiki account and have requested to join this wiki. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@theinspiredclassroom.com or Beth at cavalierb@amesburyma.gov.

Week of May 15th: Read Chapters 1 and 4 to get an overview of leadership as described in this book. Week of May 21st: Read Chapter 5 and listen to our second podcast. :-)

Week of May 28th: Read Chapter 6, TWITTER CHAT on Thursday from 7:30-8:30 pm EST using the hashtag #edulead Week of June 4th: Read Chapter 7, possible Twitter Chat on Thursday Week of June 11th: Read Chapter 8, possible Twitter Chat on Thursday Week of June 18th: Read Chapter 9, review notes as we will wrap things up and get ready for the next phase.

You are also asked to read Chapters 2 and 3 at your leisure to get a sense of what this book discusses in terms of the district and principal's role in implementing the PLC model. We will be discussing these important topics as well throughout the month.


 * We will email you an update for the week on Monday and post new questions for each section of reading every Tuesday.
 * You should be adding to the discussions each week as you are reading the chapter.
 * You are encouraged to check in with the wiki on a regular basis for updates in the discussions and other added material.
 * To get the most up to date information, sign up to get updates sent directly to your email.

About the Consultants:
Elizabeth Peterson has devoted her life to education and to reaching out to other teachers who want to remain inspired. An arts integration specialist, Mrs. Peterson teaches fourth grade in Amesbury, Massachusetts and is the host of www.theinspiredclassroom.com. She holds an M.Ed. in Education, “Arts and Learning” and is currently enrolled in a C.A.G.S. program through Plymouth State University with a focus in “Arts Leadership and Learning.” Elizabeth is author of //[|Inspired by Listening],// a teacher resource book for music integration as well as several ebooks. She teaches workshops and courses on the integration of the arts into the curriculum and leads an arts integration PLC (PLaiC). A wife and mother of two, Elizabeth believes there is a love of active, integrated learning in all children and from their enthusiasm, teachers can shape great opportunities to learn.

Beth Cavalier began working in Amesbury, MA as a special education teacher both in a self-contained setting and in a co-teaching model. When the opportunity presented itself, she became a general education teacher and taught a grade 2/3 loop for eight years. She is currently in her fourth year as a member of the fourth grade team and her fifteenth year of teaching in the Amesbury Public School system. Beth earned a master’s degree from Lesley University in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy and a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies from Plymouth State University in School Leadership. She has served on various curriculum committees, the Writing Assessment Team, the Math Assessment Team and the Strategic Planning Team in Amesbury.

Many of the discussion questions come from Solution Tree Press Leaders of Learning study guide. (copyright 2011)