Taking Action; Second Edition

The second edition of the bestseller Taking Action delves deeper into how educators can leverage the PLC at Work(R) process to create a highly effective multitiered system of supports. This step-by-step guide defines--tier by tier--the essential actions of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and intervention team. New recommendations and tools are included to target assessments, engage students, and address resistance. <BR>Use this book to: - Close the achievement gaps exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic - Leverage proven Tier 1 instructional practices to provide first-best teaching and engage students in learning - Understand the critical roles and responsibilities of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and site intervention team - Create schoolwide, balanced assessment and grading practices that promote student learning and engagement - Employ crucial skills and tools to address common leadership obstacles, such as staff resistance to change <BR>Contents: <BR>Introduction: The Urgency of the Moment <BR>Chapter 1: The RTI at Work Pyramid <BR>Part One: Tier 1 Essential Actions <BR>Chapter 2: A Culture of Collective Responsibility <BR>Chapter 3: Tier 1 Teacher Team Essential Actions <BR>Chapter 4: Tier 1 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions <BR>Part Two: Tier 2 Essential Actions <BR>Chapter 5: Tier 2 Teacher Team Essential Actions <BR>Chapter 6: Tier 2 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions <BR>Part Three: Tier 3 Essential Actions <BR>Chapter 7: Tier 3 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions <BR>Chapter 8: Tier 3 Intervention Team Essential Actions <BR>Epilogue: Get Started . . . Then Get Better <BR>References and Resources <BR>Index