How to Create a Professional Learning Community

by: Tamara Holmlund Nelson, Linda LeBard, and Charlotte Waters

Devoting time to a professional learning community (PLC) can be frustrating or rewarding. The authors have experienced both of these outcomes and can share processes that may help make your PLC one that enriches your professional growth and improves your students’ learning. In this article they provide guidelines to make your experience worthwhile.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2010Stock # sc10_047_09_36Volume 047Issue 09

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Jenny V
Jenny V

Great Overview of PLC

This contains great information for someone considering a start up of a PLC. It provides an overview and discusses the characteristics of a successful PLC. The authors also bring suggestions... See More

Kate (Louisville, CO)
Kate (Louisville, CO)

Creating a PLC

This article provides a great overview of how PLCs are structured and what the keys to a successful PLC are. The authors are clear in describing what makes a PLC successful and what some co... See More

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