Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work®: Proven Insights for Sustained, Substantive School Improvement, Second Edition, Edition 2

Learn how to sustain the work of collaborative teams to ensure best practices in instruction, assessment, intervention, and more.

• Discover new ideas and perspectives on school leadership and school culture.
• Delve into greater specificity on what issues Professional Learning Communities at Work® can positively impact.
• Learn how to effectively provide extra time and support for students who struggle and extensions for those who have already reached their learning goals.
• Understand what research shows is ineffective for student success and why such practices should be discontinued.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Proven Insights Into Professional Learning Communities at Work
Chapter 2: The Case for Professional Learning Communities at Work
Chapter 3: The Challenge of Cultural Change
Chapter 4: The Four Pillars of a Professional Learning Community--Shared Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
Chapter 5: Teaching in a Collaborative Culture
Chapter 6: Essential Learning and Assessment in a PLC
Chapter 7: Interventions and Extensions in a PLC
Chapter 8: The Role of the Principal in a PLC
Chapter 9: The Role of the Superintendent and the Central Office in a PLC
Chapter 10: How to Sustain the PLC Process
Appendix
References and Resources