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Monomoy Professional Learning Communities

  • Yearlong, small group
  • Educator-facilitated, PLC goal-driven
  • In-person

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)-1.5 PDPs/session

September-June

A Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a group of educators who collaborate to improve teaching practices and ultimately student growth and achievement.

Key Characteristics of PLCs

  • Shared Vision: PLCs operate with a clear and collective goal of ensuring all students learn at high levels.

  • Collaborative Culture: Educators learn from, for, and with others in order to identify and embed best practices, problem-solve, and support each other's growth.

  • Focus on Student Learning: The primary purpose of a PLC is to improve student outcomes by analyzing student data and making data-driven decisions.

  • Continuous Improvement: PLCs engage in ongoing reflection and adjustment of practices to continually achieve better results.

How PLCs Function

PLCs typically follow a cyclical process:

  1. Identify Learning Goals: Educators collaboratively determine what students should know and be able to do.

  2. Design Assessment: They create assessments to measure student progress towards those goals.

  3. Analyze Student Work: Educators collectively examine student data to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

  4. Plan Instruction: Based on data analysis, educators develop and implement effective instructional strategies.

  5. Reflect and Revise: The cycle continues as educators evaluate the impact of their actions and make necessary adjustments.

Benefits of PLCs

  • Improved student achievement

  • Increased teacher collaboration and support

  • Enhanced professional growth

  • Stronger school culture

  • Shared responsibility for student success

In essence, PLCs create a supportive environment where educators learn from each other, share expertise, and work together to ensure all students reach their full potential.