Concise Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Learning Communities at Work, Revised Edition

Concise answers to frequently asked questions about Professional Learning Communities at Work^®, revised edition is a powerful tool for F–12 teachers and school leaders to use on their PLC journey. This quick-reference guide clearly and succinctly answers the questions educators most frequently have as teams undergo PLC implementation. The easy-to-navigate format provides answers to common questions in the following categories:

• the four pillars of a strong PLC foundation – mission, vision, values and goals
• the move from a culture of isolation to a culture of collaboration
• the four critical questions of a PLC
• the issues that network leaders must frequently address
• how leaders and collaborative teacher teams can manage conflict.

By using this book as a companion to Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work^®, revised third edition, educators can keep themselves pointed in the right direction as questions and complications arise on the PLC journey.