Professional Learning Communities

This book demonstrates how a professional learning community can increase teacher growth and student achievement. The authors provide detailed examples along with innovation maps to help school leaders implement the eight key elements of an effective PLC. Chapter 1 Effective Professional Learning Communities; Chapter 2 Look Before You Leap; Chapter 3 Using Innovation Maps to Guide Implementation; Chapter 4 Shared Commitment and Purpose; Chapter 5 Effective Interactions; Chapter 6 The Learning is in the Questions; Chapter 7 Built to Last; Chapter 8 Conviction, Courage, and Effort;