Collective Efficacy in a PLC at Work(R)

How did one of the lowest-performing and most dysfunctional school districts in California become a top turnaround district? It all came down to one thing: building collective team efficacy. Through the support and guidance of this resource, you will reflect, find parallels to your own story, and apply the real-world lessons learned at Sanger Unified to the school community you serve.Understand how collective team efficacy is crucial for organizational improvement.Study the research and real-world examples that support the strategies and concepts introduced in the book.Learn how to define a team's purpose and a school's vision in a way that builds a foundation for a strong professional learning community (PLC).Review challenges to collaboration, and discover strategies to combat these threats.Examine the Theory of Action model to assess and build collective team efficacy.Contents:About the AuthorsIntroductionChapter 1: Building Culture to Enhance Collective EfficacyChapter 2: Building Purpose to Enhance Collective EfficacyChapter 3: Building Vision to Enhance Collective EfficacyChapter 4: Building Belief and Accountability to Enhance Collective EfficacyChapter 5: Building Autonomy to Enhance Collective EfficacyChapter 6: Building Collaboration to Enhance Collective EfficacyChapter 7: From Paradoxes, Research, and Leadership Lessons to a Theory of Action--Building Collective Team EfficacyEpilogueAppendixReferences and Resources