Professional Learning Communities
Building and Sustaining a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
(1 day whole staff training, 1 day Professional Leadership Team (PLT) Leader Training, 8-hours Technical Assistance)
The training will guide a school through the development, implementation, and/or bolstering of a professional learning community. The training sequence includes:
- Establishing school-wide expectations for Professional Learning Teams
- Developing a school-wide culture conducive to a PLC
- PLT Protocols
- PLC monitoring and evaluation tools
Training Dates
Training dates are arranged according to site or district needs. A 1-hour intake meeting is first scheduled with the site or central office administrator overseeing training. Next a meeting is held with the site or central office Leadership Team to assess readiness and capacity. Once whole staff training is complete, then PLT Leader Training is conducted. After PLTs have been meeting for 3-4 months, a follow-up meeting is held with the site or central office Leadership Team to evaluate progress and determine next steps.
Date last updated: August 23, 2010
