Game Plan. Hector Garcia

Game Plan

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

García, Héctor, 1970-

Game plan : a playbook for developing winning PLCs at Work™ / Héctor García, Katherine

McCluskey, and Shelley Taylor.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-936763-64-1 (perfect bound)

1. Professional learning communities. 2. Teachers--In-service training. 3. School improvement programs. I. Title.

LB1731.G28 2015

370.71’1--dc23

2015001351

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Acknowledgments

Every year across the United States, students walk across a stage to receive a diploma in recognition of their academic accomplishment. Very similarly, athletes will hoist trophies and medals celebrating their individual or team accomplishments. What is often forgotten during these celebratory moments are the spotlights for the individual leaders and team members who were critical if not essential to these very special moments. While these same individuals are more than happy to go unnoticed, any level of success would not be possible without their unwavering belief and support.

We would like to sincerely thank the publishing staff at Solution Tree and our editor, Tara Perkins. The team has been outstanding and incredibly helpful throughout the process. Claudia Wheatley has been unbelievably encouraging and offered tremendous guidance as well as insight since the onset of the project. Rick DuFour, Becky DuFour, and Bob Eaker have truly transformed education and along the way helped countless individuals, including each one of us, to feel inspired and energized by their support. Yet, the most gratitude goes to the family members who have selflessly been supportive, persevered during challenging times, and continue to serve as the ultimate inspiration for the work.

Solution Tree Press would like to thank the following reviewers:

Jennette Barker

Principal

Henderson Elementary School

St. Charles, Missouri

Shannon Dahlberg

Principal

Glyndon-Felton Elementary School

Glyndon, Minnesota

Kelly Glass

Assistant Superintendent

Page Unified School District 8