Introduction: Why Merge Action Research and Professional Learning Communities? Introduction: Why merge action research and professional learning communities? 1: What is Action Research? Description of Action Research Action Research vs. Educational Research What Action Research Is and Is Not Professional Benefits of Action Research The Process of Conducting Action Research The Process in Action -- An Example Step 1: Identifying and limiting the topic Step 2: Gathering information Step 3: Reviewing the related literature Step 4: Developing a research plan Step 5: Implementing the plan and collecting data Step 6: Analyzing the data Step 7: Developing an action plan Step 8: Sharing and communicating the results Step 9: Reflecting on the process Important Takeaways from Chapter 1 2: Professional Learning Communities What is a Professional Learning Community? Characteristics of PLCs Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Collaborative Culture with a Focus on Learning Collective Inquiry into Best Practice and Current Reality Action Orientation: Learning by Doing Commitment to Continuous Improvement Orientation Focused on Results The Challenge of a Changing Culture Teaching and Assessing in a PLC Important Takeaways from Chapter 2 3: The Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation What is the Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation? The Five Components of the Model Data-Driven Educational Decision-Making Data, Data, and More Data Thinking Differently Collaboration Professional Reflection One Additional (Sub)Component. Implications of the Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation Important Takeaways from Chapter 3 4: Putting It All Together: Action Research Communities TI- in- Ed + PLC = ARC Specifying the Purposes and Functioning of an ARC Roles for Teachers in ARCs Roles for Building Administrators in ARCs Roles for District Administrators in ARCs Important Takeaways from Chapter 4 5: Where Do We Go From Here? Sustaining and Growing Your ARC Ways to Sustain ARCs Link Reform Efforts to Existing Practices Focus on "Why," Then on "How" Align Actions with Words Be Flexible, but Firm Build a Coalition, But Don''t Wait for Unanimity Expect Mistakes.and Learn from Them Learn by Doing, Not by Additional Training Short-Term Victories.and Celebrations Ways to Extend ARCs Integrating Technology Student Engagement Grant Funding Mini-Grants to ARC Participants Systems of Incentives Components of Personnel Evaluation Systems Action Research / Innovation Conferences Implementation of an ARC Represents a Process Important Takeaways from Chapter 5 6: Using ARCs to Deepen Professional Learning and Improve Student Achievement Action Research Communities as Mechanisms for Professional Learning Action Research Communities as Mechanisms for Improving Student Achievement Important Takeaways from Chapter 6 References Appendix: Action Research Mentor Portfolio Templates Index ;/EM> Step 4: Developing a research plan Step 5: Implementing the plan and collecting data Step 6: Analyzing the data Step 7: Developing an action plan Step 8: Sharing and communicating the results Step 9: Reflecting on the process Important Takeaways from Chapter 1 2: Professional Learning Communities What is a Professional Learning Community? Characteristics of PLCs Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Collaborative Culture with a Focus on Learning Collective Inquiry into Best Practice and Current Reality Action Orientation: Learning by Doing Commitment to Continuous Improvement Orientation Focused on Results The Challenge of a Changing Culture Teaching and Assessing in a PLC Important Takeaways from Chapter 2 3: The Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation What is the Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation? The Five Components of the Model Data-Driven Educational Decision-Making Data, Data, and More Data Thinking Differently Collaboration Professional Reflection One Additional (Sub)Component. Implications of the Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation Important Takeaways from Chapter 3 4: Putting It All Together: Action Research Communities TI- in- Ed + PLC = ARC Specifying the Purposes and Functioning of an ARC Roles for Teachers in ARCs Roles for Building Administrators in ARCs Roles for District Administrators in ARCs Important Takeaways from Chapter 4 5: Where Do We Go From Here? Sustaining and Growing Your ARC Ways to Sustain ARCs Link Reform Efforts to Existing Practices Focus on "Why," Then on "How" Align Actions with Words Be Flexible, but Firm Build a Coalition, But Don''t Wait for Unanimity Expect Mistakes.and Learn from Them Learn by Doing, Not by Additional Training Short-Term Victories.and Celebrations Ways to Extend ARCs Integrating Technology Student Engagement Grant Funding Mini-Grants to ARC Participants Systems of Incentives Components of Personnel Evaluation Systems Action Research / Innovation Conferences Implementation of an ARC Represents a Process Important Takeaways from Chapter 5 6: Using ARCs to Deepen Professional Learning and Improve Student Achievement Action Research Communities as Mechanisms for Professional Learning Action Research Communities as Mechanisms for Improving Student Achievement Important Takeaways from Chapter 6 References Appendix: Action Research Mentor Portfolio Templates Index Action Orientation: Learning by Doing Commitment to Continuous Improvement Orientation Focused on Results The Challenge of a Changing Culture Teaching and Assessing in a PLC Important Takeaways from Chapter 2 3: The Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation What is the Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation? The Five Components of the Model Data-Driven Educational Decision-Making Data, Data, and More Data Thinking Differently Collaboration Professional Reflection One Additional (Sub)Component.

Implications of the Action Research Model for Transformational Innovation Important Takeaways from Chapter 3 4: Putting It All Together: Action Research Communities TI- in- Ed + PLC = ARC Specifying the Purposes and Functioning of an ARC Roles for Teachers in ARCs Roles for Building Administrators in ARCs Roles for District Administrators in ARCs Important Takeaways from Chapter 4 5: Where Do We Go From Here? Sustaining and Growing Your ARC Ways to Sustain ARCs Link Reform Efforts to Existing Practices Focus on "Why," Then on "How" Align Actions with Words Be Flexible, but Firm Build a Coalition, But Don''t Wait for Unanimity Expect Mistakes.and Learn from Them Learn by Doing, Not by Additional Training Short-Term Victories.and Celebrations Ways to Extend ARCs Integrating Technology Student Engagement Grant Funding Mini-Grants to ARC Participants Systems of Incentives Components of Personnel Evaluation Systems Action Research / Innovation Conferences Implementation of an ARC Represents a Process Important Takeaways from Chapter 5 6: Using ARCs to Deepen Professional Learning and Improve Student Achievement Action Research Communities as Mechanisms for Professional Learning Action Research Communities as Mechanisms for Improving Student Achievement Important Takeaways from Chapter 6 References Appendix: Action Research Mentor Portfolio Templates Index from Chapter 3 4: Putting It All Together: Action Research Communities TI- in- Ed + PLC = ARC Specifying the Purposes and Functioning of an ARC Roles for Teachers in ARCs Roles for Building Administrators in ARCs Roles for District Administrators in ARCs Important Takeaways from Chapter 4 5: Where Do We Go From Here? Sustaining and Growing Your ARC Ways to Sustain ARCs Link Reform Efforts to Existing Practices Focus on "Why," Then on "How" Align Actions with Words Be Flexible, but Firm Build a Coalition, But Don''t Wait for Unanimity Expect Mistakes.and Learn from Them Learn by Doing, Not by Additional Training Short-Term Victories.and Celebrations Ways to Extend ARCs Integrating Techn.