I am interested in the thoughts of Dr. Jackson and Dr. Sicoli on using high intellectual work as a way to help students meet the more challenging Common Core standards? It seems like such a natural connection - the standards are finally promoting more intellectually complex learning environments for students. - Alan Spicciati, Highline Public Schools (bordering Seattle, WA)
Can you speak a bit to your staff's prior engagement with PLC's? Was viable PLC work already in place, or did you need to expand that implementation in order to meet these goals?
How are informal learning professional learning, such as twitter chats or online communities, such as edWeb been integrated into district PL plans? Is recognition given for these new learning environments?