Guiding PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Inspiration, Challenge, Surprise, and Meaning

• Main Authors: Hord, Shirley M. (Author), Roussin, James L. (Author), Sommers, William A. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Thousand Oaks, California CORWIN 2010; 2010
• Subjects: School improvement programs > United States; Group work in education > United States; Educational change > United States; Educational leadership > United States
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• Physical Description: xiii, 225 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-220) and index
• ISBN: 9781412972710; 141297271X

This research-based sequel to Leading Professional Learning Communities focuses on the practical process of implementing, improving, and sustaining PLCs. Appropriate for groups at all stages of PLC development, this field book helps educators improve PLC operations by facilitating individual and group development and growth. The authors provide learning opportunities that generate conversations about adult learning and contribute to supportive conditions that strengthen teacher quality and raise student outcomes.