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Professional Learning Communities in North Carolina
Triangle High Five was pleased to host Dr. Rick and Becky DuFour on December 14-15, 2011. Educators from across the state learned how to operate as a Professional Learning Community (PLC). Teacher teams shared ideas and planned how to operate … Continue reading
Collaboration: The Cornerstone of a PLC
Collaboration is viewed as the cornerstone of a Professional Learning Community (DuFour & Eaker, 1998). In a professional learning community teachers are contributing members of a team that is working interdependently to achieve common goals and to improve their professional … Continue reading
Triangle High Five To Host Rick and Becky DuFour in December
Nearly 800 educators have registered to attend a two-day conference with Rick and Becky DuFour. Triangle High Five is pleased to host Professional Learning Communities at Work: Bringing the Big Ideas to Life, at the North Raleigh Hilton on December … Continue reading
What Is A Professional Learning Community?
Does your school operate as a Professional Learning Community? Hundreds of schools across the United States proclaim that they are a professional learning community. The reality is that a faculty meeting, a grade level meeting, a conversation in the parking … Continue reading
Curriculum Meetings Without Meetings
Michael Fisher, an education consultant and member of ASCD Faculty, recently presented at the ASCD Summer Conference July 1-3. He posted his presentation and resources in a LiveBinder titled, Curriculum Meetings Without Meetings. Fisher encourages teachers to utilize free tools … Continue reading
Communication: Using Web 2.0 Tools to Support PLCs
Recently, All Things PLC posted an article on their blog titled, Using Moodle to Enhance Your PLC. Educators in Bismark Public Schools in western North Dakota wrote, “Productive conversations are being held regularly as the educator learning/doing gap decreases. Consequently, … Continue reading
The Power of Trust
In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell (2007) asserted that trust is the foundation of leadership. Think of a trusting relationship or an experience where you felt you could trust another person. How did this make you feel? … Continue reading
Crock Pot Curriculum Development
Do educators in your school prefer microwave curriculum development or crock pot curriculum development? Most Americans have entered their home on a weekend to enjoy a slow cooked roast, potatoes and vegetables. While there are several good meals that can … Continue reading
Results Orientation
Becoming a professional learning community (PLC) takes place one step at a time. “Members of a PLC realize that all of their efforts in these areas – a focus on learning, collaborative teams, collective inquiry, action orientation, and continuous improvement – … Continue reading
Cultural Shifts in a Professional Learning Community
“It is impossible for a school or district to develop the capacity to function as a professional learning community without undergoing profound cultural shifts” (DuFour, DuFour, & Eaker, 2008, p. 91). The school’s culture dictates the curriculum, instruction, opportunity to … Continue reading