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This site was created to serve as a collaborative, objective resource for educators and administrators who are committed to enhancing student achievement. We invite you to share your knowledge, ask questions, and get expert insight into the issues teachers face each day in the classroom.

Blog and Discussions

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Connect with other PLC practicioners by sharing insights, offering tips, and asking questions.

Evidence of Effectiveness

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Find and compare Evidence of Effectiveness data from other PLC schools or districts like yours.

Tools and Resources

tools & resources

Download sample agendas and activities, investigate a variety of helpful links, and more.

PLC BLOG POSTS:

What is the role of the library media specialist in a professional learning community?

June 3, 2008

By: Rick DuFour

Recently we received a letter from library media specialists who objected to one of the proposals we offered to give teachers time to …

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Does Preparing Students for Success on High-Stakes Assessments Interfere With Their Learning and Rob Teachers of the Opportunity to be Creative and Innovative?

May 13, 2008

By: Rick DuFour

Current Reality: Teachers across the United States often express their concern that too much emphasis is being placed on state tests. In light …

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Are Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) Synonymous with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)?

April 24, 2008

By: Rick DuFour

Education thrives on acronyms - IEP, UBD, RTI, ESL, SES, LD, NCLB, AYP, API. Sometimes this abbreviated attempt to communicate can create confusion. …

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