/professional-learning-teams Professional Learning Teams en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:35:18 GMT /events/webinar/plcs-in-action-how-k-12-leaders-raise-the-bar-for-success Explore the transformative power of PLCs! Learn how to ask meaningful questions, analyze student data, set data-driven goals, collaborate, and cater to all learners. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:35:18 GMT /events/webinar/plcs-in-action-how-k-12-leaders-raise-the-bar-for-success /leadership/opinion-educators-want-to-connect-with-colleagues-learning-networks-offer-that-opportunity/2023/08 Educators need to up their learning, as well as connect with colleagues near and far. Here's how one group made that happen. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:38:25 GMT /leadership/opinion-educators-want-to-connect-with-colleagues-learning-networks-offer-that-opportunity/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-need-more-self-care-they-need-self-efficacy/2023/04 Several structural barriers leave many teachers feeling unable to achieve their professional goals. Here are 3 ways to start fixing that. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:54:07 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-need-more-self-care-they-need-self-efficacy/2023/04 /leadership/opinion-revisiting-educator-collaboration-we-should-think-differently-about-how-we-form-teams/2023/02 Effective teams need to consider three essential elements, which are highlighted in this blog. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:42:42 GMT /leadership/opinion-revisiting-educator-collaboration-we-should-think-differently-about-how-we-form-teams/2023/02 /leadership/opinion-teachers-praise-these-school-district-decisions/2022/10 Team building and collective decisionmaking create a better school environment for staff and students alike. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:04:48 GMT /leadership/opinion-teachers-praise-these-school-district-decisions/2022/10 /leadership/opinion-its-time-to-debunk-the-myths-about-standardized-tests/2022/03 Professional learning communities can help crack the code to measuring a student's success. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:58:08 GMT /leadership/opinion-its-time-to-debunk-the-myths-about-standardized-tests/2022/03 /leadership/5-ways-for-principals-to-turn-crisis-into-professional-development/2021/11 School leaders offer advice on developing the mindset and habits to learn the lessons left by challenges like the pandemic. Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:16:15 GMT /leadership/5-ways-for-principals-to-turn-crisis-into-professional-development/2021/11 /leadership/opinion-a-professional-learning-community-is-not-a-faculty-grade-level-or-department-meeting/2021/04 Three educators wrap-up a four-part series on professional learning communities. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:18:07 GMT /leadership/opinion-a-professional-learning-community-is-not-a-faculty-grade-level-or-department-meeting/2021/04 /leadership/opinion-promoting-plcs-to-face-the-twin-epidemics-of-covid-19-systemic-racism/2021/04 Four educators discuss the practical aspects of professional learning communities. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:52:24 GMT /leadership/opinion-promoting-plcs-to-face-the-twin-epidemics-of-covid-19-systemic-racism/2021/04 /leadership/opinion-plcs-can-unleash-the-learning/2021/04 Five educators share what has made professional learning communities work for them and their colleagues. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:39:46 GMT /leadership/opinion-plcs-can-unleash-the-learning/2021/04 /leadership/opinion-10-strategies-for-building-a-professional-learning-community/2021/04 Four educators share suggestions for how teachers can build online and in-person professional learning communities. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:00:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-10-strategies-for-building-a-professional-learning-community/2021/04 /leadership/opinion-how-mastermind-groups-can-combat-crabs-in-a-bucket-syndrome/2018/10 A National Teacher of the Year offers a transformative solution to battle teacher isolation. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:22:33 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-mastermind-groups-can-combat-crabs-in-a-bucket-syndrome/2018/10 /leadership/opinion-intentional-learning-goals-create-the-potential-for-transformational-change/2018/06 Learning Forward's team learning approach addresses teachers' knowledge, attitudes, skills, aspirations, and behaviors. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:30:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-intentional-learning-goals-create-the-potential-for-transformational-change/2018/06 /leadership/opinion-network-connects-15-districts-focused-on-college-and-career-readiness/2018/06 Members of the Student Success Learning Network share challenges, solutions, and one goal: student success. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:51:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-network-connects-15-districts-focused-on-college-and-career-readiness/2018/06 /leadership/opinion-leverage-research-on-curriculum-and-professional-learning-to-fulfill-the-vision-of-plcs/2018/04 Deliberate and intentional attention to a curriculum-driven agenda contributes to an aligned and coherent professional learning system. Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:14:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-leverage-research-on-curriculum-and-professional-learning-to-fulfill-the-vision-of-plcs/2018/04 /leadership/opinion-whatever-name-you-give-it-the-plc-plays-an-important-role/2018/03 Collaborative learning teams are the most important opportunity we have for fulfilling a vision of excellent teaching and learning for every student every day. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:09:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-whatever-name-you-give-it-the-plc-plays-an-important-role/2018/03 /leadership/opinion-focus-professional-learning-communities-on-curriculum/2018/01 Well-structured professional learning communities focused on implementing high-quality curriculum can help advance equity for all students. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:25:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-focus-professional-learning-communities-on-curriculum/2018/01 /teaching-learning/this-pd-program-pays-teachers-to-solve-real-world-problems-in-class/2017/12 With microcredentials, technology, and cross-curricular collaboration, this professional-learning program seeks to boost teacher engagement. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:06:00 GMT /teaching-learning/this-pd-program-pays-teachers-to-solve-real-world-problems-in-class/2017/12 /leadership/opinion-implementing-learning-teams-you-have-options/2017/09 An educator's question sparks a lively discussion about how best to introduce and implement a collaborative learning process to teachers. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:22:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-implementing-learning-teams-you-have-options/2017/09 /leadership/opinion-the-real-power-of-collaboration/2017/09 In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Texas educators learn the value of community. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:30:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-real-power-of-collaboration/2017/09 /leadership/opinion-guilford-countys-new-rubric-allows-everyone-to-own-equity-as-a-priority/2017/07 With diversity in mind, Guilford County 69´«Ã½ in North Carolina is expanding professional learning options for teachers and ensuring that teachers have opportunities to go deeper in their learning. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:53:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-guilford-countys-new-rubric-allows-everyone-to-own-equity-as-a-priority/2017/07 /leadership/opinion-aspire-expands-learning-options-for-noninstructional-staff/2017/07 Aspire Public 69´«Ã½ creates professional learning to help noninstructional staff learn strategies to support students outside the classroom. Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:34:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-aspire-expands-learning-options-for-noninstructional-staff/2017/07 /leadership/opinion-syracuse-district-focuses-on-personalized-learning-and-classroom-support/2017/06 A new approach to professional learning in New York's Syracuse City School District aims to ensure teacher practices are helping students meet district performance goals. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:07:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-syracuse-district-focuses-on-personalized-learning-and-classroom-support/2017/06 /leadership/opinion-lets-focus-on-quality-of-instruction-rather-than-quantity/2017/05 When teams of teachers are given time to research best practices, observe other teachers, and reflect on what they've learned, they grow professionally. Thu, 04 May 2017 13:05:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-lets-focus-on-quality-of-instruction-rather-than-quantity/2017/05 /leadership/opinion-as-long-beach-teachers-learn-so-do-those-who-design-the-learning/2017/04 The California district is learning lessons that can be useful to other districts working to make professional learning more responsive to teachers' needs. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:59:02 GMT /leadership/opinion-as-long-beach-teachers-learn-so-do-those-who-design-the-learning/2017/04 /leadership/opinion-how-can-plcs-improve-their-learning-power/2017/03 Follow these resolutions to improve the strength of your professional learning community. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:34:39 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-can-plcs-improve-their-learning-power/2017/03 /leadership/opinion-florida-district-partners-with-teachers-to-redesign-professional-learning/2017/03 A team participating in the Redesign PD Community of Practice sees evidence that professional learning, designed in partnership with teachers, can lead to improvements in student learning. Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:15:54 GMT /leadership/opinion-florida-district-partners-with-teachers-to-redesign-professional-learning/2017/03 /leadership/opinion-trusting-collegial-relationships-build-strengths-in-learning-systems/2017/02 School leaders in Santa Fe (Texas) ISD form a principal PLC to build common language and learning designs together as they work toward their vision and goals. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:14:46 GMT /leadership/opinion-trusting-collegial-relationships-build-strengths-in-learning-systems/2017/02 /leadership/for-teachers-who-feel-caged-in-a-new-course-gives-strategies-on-busting-out/2017/02 A free online professional-learning course seeks to help teachers gain more authority and autonomy in education policy matters. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:50:36 GMT /leadership/for-teachers-who-feel-caged-in-a-new-course-gives-strategies-on-busting-out/2017/02 /teaching-learning/study-teacher-satisfaction-collaboration-are-keys-to-student-achievement/2017/02 Teacher job satisfaction, a schoolwide professional community, and student achievement are all linked in elementary school, a new study says. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:30:11 GMT /teaching-learning/study-teacher-satisfaction-collaboration-are-keys-to-student-achievement/2017/02