Professional Learning Communities

Our school district is one of many that has over the course of the last few years instituted PLC’s, or Profressional Learning Communities. The philosophy is centered around educators coming together in their areas of expertise and working together on developing essentials for each unit and as we are doing here in Colorado, common assessments. We are required to meet weekly, we set goals at the beginning of each year and work towards attaining that goal. Additionally we spend time in eachother’s classrooms and observe various teaching styles. I find that the interaction and feedback is well worth it. With this philosophy along with personal growth obtaining my masters in history, I have made significant strides these past few years as a teacher. For more on the PLC concept click here as provided by Education Week website.