Professional learning communities

It was my first full week on the job as an instructional coach. My space was ready for my first collaborative planning PLC. I'd made swe...

A data chat with a professional learning community can be a powerful tool to increase teacher proficiency and student achievement. Having a process in place to lead a productive and successful discussion is imperative to achieving the change you desire. Get Ready for a Data Chat Before diving into a data chat, there are…

This guide to professional learning communities gives you all the tools, examples, and processes you need to start a plc in education.

The acronym PLC refers to Professional Learning Communities, which are organized collaborative structures among educators. Many schools have PLC’s, but how they are set up and run vary greatly. A discussion recently came up in the Instructional Coaching Connection Facebook group where a coach was looking for advice from other coaches on how PLC’s are…

Read about teacher collaboration tips for members of a professional learning community. Learn how to create a positive culture through self-reflection.

Many schools use PLCs for teacher collaboration, but whether they really fit that description is up for debate. Here are 5 ways to tell if your PLC isn't living up to its name.

Whether your school is starting out with PLCs or an old hand at it, this page will provide you with some additional readings and resources that may help to make PLCs as successful as possible....

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So now you've got data. What do you do with it?You PLC! A PLC is a professional learning community. This is a group of faculty who meet for a specific purpose - not to complain (although a little of

Goals Together, we will: Understand why Council Rock is ready to embark on the Professional Learning Community journey. Develop a common understanding of Professional Learning Communities and their essential components. Understand the process of a collaborative team and the necessary steps to begin meaningful work. Ann