Building a Professional Learning Community (PLC) from the Ground Up

This foundational workshop is designed for schools and districts looking to establish Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for the first time. It provides school leaders with a comprehensive introduction to the research and best practices behind effective PLCs, focusing on their purpose, structure, and impact. Participants will examine current trends in collaborative teacher development and learn how to build a solid, sustainable framework for PLC implementation. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with a practical rollout plan tailored to their specific school or district context.

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• Lack of structured collaboration among educators.
  
  
• Absence of a unified vision or framework for PLCs.
  
  
• Unclear roles, expectations, and norms within PLCs.
  
  
• Limited use of data-driven discussions to improve instruction.
  
  

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1. Establishing the Foundation of PLCs: Participants will learn how to define the core elements of a PLC, including its purpose, guiding principles, and the importance of a shared vision.
   
   
2. Developing Implementation Plans: School leaders will acquire tools and templates for designing a PLC rollout plan that includes timelines, stakeholder roles, and monitoring systems.
   
   
3. Creating Norms and Structures for Success: Attendees will understand how to set effective norms, identify roles within a PLC, and structure meetings to foster collaboration and instructional improvement.

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