SHOW SOME PLC: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT

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SHOW SOME PLCPROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Jason Koerner Lincoln High School Tallahassee,
FL koernerj2_at_leonschools.net
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Where Ive Been

• AP US Government/ AP Macroeconomics
• US Government reader/ table leader
• AP Director
• Assistant Principal

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Our School
2008 2013
2000 Students 2050 Students
30 Minority 17 Free/Reduced Lunch 36 Minority 21 Free/Reduced Lunch
130 9th Grade English Honors Students 350 9th Grade English Honors Students
1500 AP Exams Tested 2300 AP Exams Tested
49 scored 3 53 scored 3
37.5 EE 55 EE (80 Tested)
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EVERY TEACHER, SCHOOL, DISTRICT, STATE HAVE
SIMILAR TARGETSINCREASE ENROLLMENT IN RIGOROUS
(ADVANCED PLACEMENT) COURSESINCREASE STUDENT
SUCCESS IN (ADVANCED PLACEMENT) COURSES
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Creating effective goals for AP are no different
than any other school goals
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Step 1Set GoalsTeachers, administrators,
county personnel must agree on specific,
attainable goals.Data analysis shapes decisions.
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STEP 2STRATEGIZETEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS,
COUNTY PERSONNEL MUST AGREE ON SPECIFIC,
ATTAINABLE STRATEGIES TO REACH GOALS.NO IDEA IS
TOO SIMPLE, THE MORE COMPLEX THE STRATEGY, THE
MORE DIFFICULT THE IMPLEMENTATION.
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Step 3ImplementTeachers, administrators,
county personnel must meet/communicate with each
other consistently to incorporate
strategies.All members of PLCs must have buy
in/support. (Stipends, Volunteers, etc)
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Step 4MonitorAdministrators and county
personnel must monitor, using pre-determined
data, the success of the PLC original plan for
additional success.Modifications are a must.
Changes do not mean failure!
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Step 5ReflectTeachers, administrators and
county personnel must reflect on the results of
the program.This is not the end!
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Begin a PlanWhat are your goals? Why?What
strategies can you use to accomplish goals?How
do you create buy in?What data can be monitored
to determine effectiveness? Who will
monitor?Who can help reflect on the
effectiveness and set new goals?
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Leon County Schools Case StudyTallahassee,
FLMajority-minority districtRequired Exams5
major high schoolsApprox. 9000 studentsClear
divide on enrollment/success
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Step 1, Set GoalsGoal 1 (Recruit Students)
Increase participation in AP coursework
throughout the district.Goal 2 (Support
Teachers/Students)Increase student success in AP
coursework throughout the district.
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STEP 2STRATEGIZEGOAL 1 (RECRUIT STUDENTS)
AP POTENTIALGOAL 2 (SUPPORT
TEACHERS/STUDENTS) TEACHER PLCS AND
INSTRUCTIONAL REPORTS TO THE TEACHER
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STEP 3IMPLEMENTGOAL 1 (RECRUIT STUDENTS)
OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION, COLLEGE BOARD
PRESENTATION, DISTRICT LETTERS.GOAL 2
(SUPPORT TEACHERS/STUDENTS) OPTIONAL
PARTICIPATION, INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT ANALYSIS.
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Data- English Language
Positives Negatives
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Data- Macroeconomics
Positives Negatives
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STEP 4MONITORGOAL 1 (RECRUIT STUDENTS)
DISTRICT PERSONNEL CREATED AP POTENTIAL
MAILINGS, VIRTUAL COURSEWORK ANALYZED/DEVELOPEDG
OAL 2 (SUPPORT TEACHERS/STUDENTS) DISTRICT
REVIEW VIDEOS/COURSEWORK.
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STEP 5REFLECTGOAL 1 (RECRUIT STUDENTS) NOT
COMPLETE BUY-INGOAL 2 (SUPPORT
TEACHERS/STUDENTS) NOT COMPLETE BUY-IN
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Keys to SuccessGoal 1 (Recruit Students)
Comprehension of AP PotentialDedicated
district leadershipUnderstanding school
administratorsTeacher Buy-In
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Keys to Success Goal 2 (Support
Teachers/Students) Comprehension of AP
Instructional ReportDedicated district
leadershipUnderstanding school
administratorsTeacher Buy-In
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County to School Transition
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How do you improve instruction, assessment, and
student support?

• Flexible training schedule
• Teacher support binder
• Open discussions between teachers/administrators

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Our Training
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Our Training
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Expectations(40 Minutes)

• Office Hours
• Common Test Days
• Test Corrections
• Academic Plans
• Tutoring

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Goal Strategy Result
Increase student confidence in rigorous coursework. Enrolled incoming 9th grade students with a 3.0 MS GPA into Honors English and Honors World History in 9th grade. Strongest teachers placed in 9th grade to prepare students for critical thinking. Over 200 additional students enrolled in 9th grade Honors courses. Teachers requested additional training to improve strategies.
Increase student enrollment in AP Courses. Further utilize AP Potential. Word of mouth- teachers, students, parents. 2300 AP exams administered for the 2013-2014 school year.
Increase relevance of AP course content. - Required two day teacher workshop over summer. Complete participation by all teachers.
Support increase in AP Subject area test days. Tutoring sessions. Student survey No negative feedback. Teachers/Students volunteer. Specific areas for improvement.
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Questions?Jason KoernerLincoln High
SchoolTallahassee, FLkoernerj2_at_leonschools.net