This class is designed to help teachers and school leaders effectively implement professional learning communities in their school. Included in the text are all the essential steps needed to ensure that all educators have a common vocabulary and understanding of the key concepts to work in a collaborative setting. The class will also ask educators to take a look at their own schools, examining the culture of the school, as well as possible setbacks to avoid.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the common vocabulary used in PLCs. InTASC 2,3,5
• Develop a consistent understanding of key PLC concepts.InTASC 3,4,5 8,9,10
• Assess the current reality in their own school or district. InTASC 1, 8, 9, 10
• Present a compelling argument that the implementation of PLC concepts will benefit both students and educators. InTASC 3,4,5,9,10
• Convince other educators to take purposeful steps to develop their capacity to function as PLCs. InTASC 9, 103,9,10
• Design a plan of action to remove the barriers of impoverishment.InTASC 7,8,9,10</li