One question I am often asked by classroom teachers is, “Why should we care about PLCs, Bill?” And as the self-proclaimed “why guy” on my faculty—the curmudgeon constantly asking, “Why... read more →
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” —Benjamin Franklin The Good News Story Each week, I am honored to work in a variety... read more →
The generation of innovative ideas and practices are often propelled through attendance at professional learning sessions where engaging practitioners and experts share their knowledge. Participants leave energized and excited; ready... read more →
Two things happened in 2017 that would test the culture I helped create the last five years at the Model PLC campus at Coppell North. I went on maternity leave for a few... read more →
In August of 2017, Eastside Elementary in Greenbrier, Arkansas, was given what we would soon realize was the “chance of a lifetime.” Eastside is one of four elementary schools in... read more →
I just got back from another PLC institute. I am not sure exactly how many I have attended. I have lost count at this point. But, on the 2nd day,... read more →
In 2010 when I was the principal at Fremont Junior High in Mesa Public Schools, our district began a journey to assuring success for all students by becoming a Professional Learning Community.... read more →
Collaborative teams in a PLC are asked to engage in weekly job-embedded professional development and build shared knowledge in the areas of curriculum, assessment, data analysis, intervention, and extension. They... read more →
The Arkansas Department of Education and Solution Tree have established a partnership to develop and expand the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process within select schools. These schools will serve... read more →
Alisal Elementary School is located in Pleasanton, CA and serves an increasingly diverse population. As part of our district mantra that "All Means All", we have delved deeply into data... read more →