Professional Learning Community Protocols-National School Reform Faculty

Professional Learning Communities were the topic of discussion during session 11 of our Teachers21 Leading and Learning course this past week.  As Deb mentioned, it takes 4-5 years for PLCs to be working to the level of high performance and functioning that we seek.  This is a similar timeline for any high-performing team whether on the playing field, in the boardroom or in the classroom.  There have been a variety of protocols shared with our team during our Teacher21 course, several of which are from the National School Reform Faculty.  Protocols are not mandatory when working with PLCs, but they help to set parameters for the time spent together, identifying clear goals and expectations for the team.  Please share any protocols that you use and find success with as we build our culture of Professional Learning Communities.

National School Reform Faculty