Professional development embedded within the PLC culture is vital to successfully implementing the Common Core State Standards. Integrate the CCSS for English language arts into your school"s instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention practices with this straightforward resource. Using specific leader-driven examples and scenarios, discover the "what" and "how" of teaching so you can ensure students master the standards. Benefits - Master the CCSS for English language arts and develop common understandings to strengthen instructional practice - Learn strategies for leading collaborative teams in implementing the CCSS ELA. - Learn the five fundamental shifts in literacy instruction necessary to enhance students" language development - Understand the leader"s responsibilities in supporting teachers in delivering high-quality instruction to all students including English learners and students with special needs - Learn the qualities of effective ELA programs and how the CCSS ELA relate to such programs - Develop understanding of high-quality formative and summative assessments and how collaborative teams can draw on valuable data sources to make instructional decisions