The staff at Sunnyside Unified School District closely resembles its students' demographics. I am the principal at one of the six elementary schools, Moonstruck, and my staff closely reflects the student population as well. The teachers have formed several professional learning communities (PLC) that meet at least once a week to collaborate on effective teaching strategies and to share success stories within his/her class.
The staff met in August as I presented them with the targeted goals for the year based on data and observations from last year. I facilitated the meeting, while four of my experienced teachers separated the staff into four smaller groups with each group discussing various strategies for reaching the goals and how to involve our young students in the process.
At the end of our two-day retreat, the staff initiated a plan that promotes learning - not teaching - among the students and allows for reflection among the staff on how he/she can become a better facilitator of learning. The PLCs will continue to informally meet at least once a week to share ideas and discuss issues that have arisen since the school year began.
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