Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work

This guide for K-2 teachers shows how to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for math within the collaborative framework of a professional learning community (PLC). Coverage encompasses using high-performing collaborative teams for mathematics and implementing the CCSS for mathematical practice, implementing the mathematics content in the curriculum, implementing the teaching-assessing-learning cycle, and implementing RTI in mathematics. The book includes numerous checklists, summary tables, and practice boxes. Appendices list mathematical content standards for each grade K-2 and offer a review of changes in math standards from 1989 to 2010. The website provides reproducibles. Larson, a school district administrator, is a board member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, is an award-winning educator, author, and consultant. He is former director of mathematics and science, and served as superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a model professional learning community district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.Dr. Kanold is committed to equity and excellence for students, faculty, and school administrators. He conducts highly motivational professional development leadership seminars worldwide with a focus on turning school vision into realized action that creates greater equity for students through the effective delivery of professional learning communities for faculty and administrators.He is a past president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks over several decades. He has served on writing commissions for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He has authored numerous articles and chapters on school leadership and development for education publications over the past decade.Dr. Kanold received the prestigious international 2010 Damen Award for outstanding contributions to the leadership field of education from Loyola University Chicago, 1986 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and 1994 Outstanding Administrator Award (from the Illinois State Board of Education). He serves as an adjunct faculty member for the graduate school at Loyola University Chicago.Dr. Kanold earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in mathematics from Illinois State University. He completed a master's in educational administration at the University of Illinois and received a doctorate in educational leadership and counseling psychology from Loyola University Chicago.