PBL Checklist for Teachers and Coaches

Develop Initial Project Proposal

Explore the PBL Framework and consider how your project idea connects with the PBL design elements.
Open the Project Planner and save a copy for your specific project plan.
Review the additional project planning guidance below on this page and the LIFT and LAND pages on the PBL Toolkit website.
In your Project Planner, complete Sections 1-4. Keep in mind you do not need to have all the answers at this point.
If helpful, share your proposal with colleagues and potential collaborators for feedback.
Share your proposal with your building administrators (principals, department leads) for feedback and discuss scheduling, funding, risk management, or other steps needed to move forward.

Revise Sections 1-4 of your Project Planner to reflect further thought and the feedback you received on your proposal.
Review the "LIFT" page on PBL Toolkit website.
Complete Sections 5-6 of your Project Planner.
Map your next steps and a timeline (a template is provided at the end of the Project Planner template).
Share the plan with your collaborators for input on next steps and to clarify roles and responsibilities.
Share the plan with your building administrators for input on next steps and timeline and to discuss resources and ongoing coordination.