CLC: Collaborative Learning Communities

Amanda Vause
Rodedreia Mincey-West
Danielle Rex
LaTrina Brown
Glenna Shelnut

Master of Educational Leadership, Grand Canyon University

EAD 523 - 0502 Developing Professional Capacity

Dr. Reid Amones

June 28, 2023

 Professional Learning Community
Professional learning communities (PLC’s) are structured
techniques where
teachers collaborate, share
expertise, and learn together
in a specified subject or
environment.
 Professional Learning Community
PLC’s promote opportunities for
teachers to improve teaching
practices and
learning. These meetings provide
opportunities for educator to build
relationships, share, refine,
brainstorm, and reflect on
ways to improve student
achievement.
 Professional Learning Community
PLC’s host and encourages instructional staff to share
best practices
and analyze state-of-
the-art Learning to
improve student
achievement.
 Professional Learning Community
The mission and purpose is to foster a culture
of continuous learning, reflection, and data-
driven decision making. The aim is to create a
community where teaching practices are
constantly evolving, instructional strategies are
refined, and student achievement is maximized.
 Professional Learning Community
Primary Goals:
1. Cultivating Collaborative Culture
2. Enhancing Professional Growth
3. Promoting Data-Driven Decision Making

Positive Impacts:
4. Increased Student Engagement
5. Improved Student Achievement
6. Personalized Learning
Measurable Outcomes for a PLC
Content or Grade-Level Outcomes
•Pacing Guides and Curriculum
Maps
•Common Summative and
Formative Assessments.
•Data Analysis/Data Tracking for
specific standards based on the
curriculum.
•Remedial and Enrichment
Activities.
Impact on Student Outcomes
•Analyze students’ previous
knowledge.
•Track progress of students along
with growth.
•Identify low performing students
and develop strategies for
differentiated and scaffolded
instruction.
•Engage Students in content
through enrichment activities.
PLC Structure
● Objectives Centered Around Student Learning

● Guidance and Expectations of Meeting TIme

● Culture of Collaboration

● Accountability for Results

Member Roles
Principal and
and Expectations Assistant
Principal

Guidance
Facilitator
Counselor

PLC
Members

Instructional
Teachers Coaches and
Mentors
A timeline to implement the PLC
Instructing the
Curriculum

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 Evaluation Steps:
•Analyze student, educator, and system data
•Set learning goals for students and educators.

Evaluation of PLC •Establish benchmark indicators.

•Establish and implement a learning plan

Outcomes •Conduct formative evaluations

•Conduct a summative evaluation
•Formulate conclusions about successes and areas
for further improvement

“Evaluating Professional Learning: Measuring Educator and

Student Outcomes.” Learning Forward, 17 Nov. 2022,
learningforward.org/newsletters/transform/march-2014/evaluati
ng-professional-learning-outcomes/.
Questions
 References
DuFour, R. (2004). What is a "Professional Learning Community?". Educational Leadership, 2.

DuFour, R., Eaker, R., & Many, T. (2006). Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work, pp. 2–4.

Fullan, M. (2014). The Principal: Three Keys to Maximizing Impact. Jossey-Bass.

https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9781118582541/pdf2htmlex/index.html#page_iv

National Policy Board for Educational Administration (2015). Professional Standards for Educational

Leaders 2015. Reston, VA: Author

“Evaluating Professional Learning: Measuring Educator and Student Outcomes.” Learning Forward, 17 Nov. 2022,
learningforward.org/newsletters/transform/march-2014/evaluating-professional-learning-outcomes/.