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= Welcome to Our Wiki for "Navigating a Pathway to the Common Core"! =

Introduction
This wiki will provide a platform for our collaboration together as we discover a road map necessary for implementing the ELA Common Core Standards through a blended PLC environment. Discussion of the book, “Pathways to the Common Core” will be the foundation of our work together.



How it Works... I firmly believe that any professional development that is worthwhile must be both practical and encouraging. I have found as I provide workshops and study alongside teachers and administrators that the most meaningful experiences come through collaboration. Therefore, I have created this online community so that we can share our thoughts and ideas (as well as our struggles and questions) as we attempt to navigate a pathway to the common core. On this wiki you will find opportunities to interact through thoughtful reflection, questioning and noticing, as well as debating. My hope is that this PLC will spur on conversations that you will in turn carry back to your respective districts.


 * ==On the left side of this wiki you'll notice "Pages" that are designated for you to interact with members from our Learning Community after reading the chapters indicated. *Please note that several of the chapters have been combined, please read all of these chapters prior to answering discussion question located at the top of the page.==
 * ==There are additional articles and activities on each page that will support you as you synthesize the topic discussed.==
 * ==During our first face to face meeting you will learn to navigate the wiki, however here are a few helpful hints:==
 * 1) ==There are discussion questions located at the top of each page for the chapters indicated. Please respond to the question on that page. be sure that you have clicked the box on the page to "Monitor this topic" so that you will be informed when someone either comments or asks a question.==
 * 2) ==Finally, a page is designated for sharing our thoughts, questions, and ideas related to the ELA Common Core that is not specifically related to the book. I am hoping that this page, "Sharing Our Ideas" will be a great resource and source of encouragement as we work together throughout the coming years to strengthen and support student achievement!==