Put young learners on the path to a great education by embracing the professional learning community (PLC) process. Designed specifically for early childhood educators, this practical resource details the foundational ideas and concepts of a successful PLC. Discover how to build collaborative preK teacher teams, develop a guaranteed and viable curriculum, design meaningful assessment and intervention, and more. Use this practical guide to implement the PLC at Work® process to provide quality education to young learners during a vital stage of child development: - Discover how to use the PLC process to specifically cater to the needs of preK students. - Receive guidance and strategies necessary to build a strong collaborative structure in your school, including for blended classrooms. - Acquire best practices for organizing teams and making the most of team time. - Understand how to construct assessment for young students, including those in preschool, kindergarten, and special education. - Learn how to collect data and provide interventions based on the results. Contents: Acknowledgments Table of Contents About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: The Need for High-Quality Early Childhood Programs Chapter 2: The Building Blocks of a PLC Chapter 3: Collaborative Teams in Early Childhood Programs Chapter 4: A Focus on Learning Chapter 5: Assessment Chapter 6: Data and Interventions Conclusion References and Resources Index

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