On-Your-Feet Guide: Understanding PLC+

This guide offers practical strategies for teachers to develop effective PLCs, focusing on individual and collective efficacy for better student learning.

The On-Your-Feet Guide: Understanding PLC+ serves as a practical resource for educators seeking to enhance their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). This guide emphasizes the importance of individual teacher efficacy and how it can be transformed into collective efficacy within a collaborative environment. It is designed to support teachers as they strive to hold high expectations for all students, ensuring equity in the learning process while guiding both student and colleague development.

With a focus on actionable strategies, the On-Your-Feet Guide: Understanding PLC+ provides quick references that are easily accessible during teaching moments. Each guide is thoughtfully crafted to be a laminated, tri-fold, 8.5”x11” resource, making it convenient for teachers to use in real-time. The step-by-step guidance is based on research-driven practices that are made manageable for busy educators, allowing them to implement effective changes seamlessly in their classrooms.

This guide is particularly useful when teachers know the 'what' but need assistance with the 'how.' It serves as a reference for practices learned in professional development workshops or literature, helps educators implement foundational practices, and provides strategies for teaching specific routines or approaches to students. Ultimately, the On-Your-Feet Guide: Understanding PLC+ is an essential tool for fostering collaborative learning and enhancing teaching effectiveness.