Professional Learning Community (PLC) Plan for K-12 Campus Leadership
Create a PLC plan for a K-12 campus (with a minimum of 25 teachers) from the lens of a leader.
The plan will include the following information:
1. School Demographics and Introduction (including the mission and vision)
Explain whether the mission and vision are learning-centered.
2. PLC Groups: Who, how were they selected, and why?
3. What is the PLC schedule?
Use the schedule that shows days and meeting times (starting & ending)
4. What are the PLC goals for the groups?
Use the key from the weekly assignment to highlight all 5 SMART goal components.
5. What needs assessment(s) were utilized to establish goals?
For each needs assessment, list the goal it aligns with.
6. What resources and budgetary issues are there for PLC implementation?
Use the guidelines from the uploaded Zoom.
7. How will you assess the success of PLCs?
How will you measure if goals are being met? Each goal will have a different measure.
8. What are at least two dysfunctions/conflicts to avoid with implementation?
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Plan for K-12 Campus Leadership
1. School Demographics and Introduction
School: XYZ K-12 Campus
Mission: To empower students to achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.
Vision: To cultivate a culture of lifelong learning, collaboration, and innovation.
The mission and vision are learning-centered, focusing on student empowerment, academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.
2. PLC Groups
Groups: Grade-level teams for K-5, subject-area teams for 6-8, and departmental teams for 9-12.
Selection: Groups were selected based on expertise, grade levels/subjects taught, and shared goals for student achievement.
Why: Ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and expertise within each PLC group.
3. PLC Schedule
- Monday: Grade-level teams (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
- Wednesday: Subject-area teams (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
- Friday: Departmental teams (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
4. PLC Goals
SMART Goals:
1. Specific: Improve student literacy skills by implementing a daily reading intervention program.
2. Measurable: Increase math proficiency rates by 10% in the next academic year.
3. Achievable: Integrate project-based learning into science curriculum to enhance student engagement.
4. Relevant: Strengthen social-emotional learning strategies to improve student well-being and behavior.
5. Time-bound: Implement formative assessment strategies to track student progress bi-weekly.
5. Needs Assessments
1. Student Assessment Data: Aligns with the goal of increasing math proficiency rates.
2. Teacher Survey on Professional Development Needs: Aligns with the goal of integrating project-based learning into the science curriculum.
6. Resources and Budget
Resources: Access to online professional development platforms, subscription to educational journals, and funding for guest speakers/workshops.
Budgetary Issues: Allocating funds for training materials, technology upgrades for virtual PLC meetings, and stipends for external professional development opportunities.
7. Assessing Success of PLCs
Measurement:
1. Student Assessment Data: Math proficiency rates will be measured through standardized test scores.
2. Teacher Evaluation Surveys: Implementation of project-based learning will be assessed through teacher feedback on student engagement and learning outcomes.
8. Dysfunctions/Conflicts to Avoid
1. Lack of Communication: Ensure clear communication channels within PLC groups to prevent misunderstandings and promote collaboration.
2. Resistance to Change: Address resistance to new strategies or ideas by fostering a culture of openness to innovation and continuous improvement.
By implementing this comprehensive PLC plan, XYZ K-12 Campus aims to enhance professional collaboration, improve teaching practices, and ultimately drive student success through a focused and effective approach to professional learning communities.