The professional learning community (PLC) model gives schools a framework to build teacher capacity to work as members of high-performing, collaborative teams that focus on improving student learning. According to Eaker, DuFour, and DuFour (2002): "The framework of the Professional Learning Community model can be put into three themes. The school has to have a solid, shared mission, vision, values, and goals; collaborative teams that work interdependently to achieve common goals; and a focus on results as evidenced by a commitment to continuous improvement."

PRIORITIES
Participants will:
-Consider the following guiding questions:
  -What is a learning community?
  -What are the characteristics of a learning community?
  -What is the role of the learning community in an age of accountability?
  -What are the key elements of the school improvement framework for learning community schools?
  -How is student achievement affected by the learning community model?
  -How are teachers affected by the learning community?
  -How do reflection and reflective practice contribute to the building of learning communities?
-Engage in activities to assist in the establishment of a collaborative culture and a focus on best teaching practices.
-Reflect on the materials, activities, and resources in this training and create an action plan to implement the PLC components in their schools and districts.
-Address Loss of Learning
-Support Recovery

Category

Instructional Learning Redevelopment

Topic

Professional Learning Community (PLC)

For additional information visit:

https://sites.google.com/cesa7.org/cesa7services/home/professional-learning-community-train-the-trainer

Contact for additional information:

CESA 7
Colleen Timm Ph.D.
Phone: 920-617-5631