CUR 529 - Teacher Leaders: Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Credits: 3
This course will focus on research-based principles for developing and nurturing school-based professional learning communities to support teacher and student learning. This course will explore the concepts underlying Professional Learning Communities (PLC) – what they are, what their purpose is in a school setting, how they are best facilitated and managed, how their success is measured. The importance of establishing a culture of change to support the mission of PLCs will also be discussed.