Leading Professional Learning Communities: Voices From Research and Practice

by Shirley M. Hord

Book Overview

Imagine all professionals in all schools engaged in continuous professional learning

Education experts Shirley M. Hord and William A. Sommers explore the school-based learning opportunities offered to school professionals and the principal′s critical role in the creation, development, and support of an effective professional learning community (PLC). This book provides school leaders with readily accessible information...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412944775
• ISBN13: 9781412944779
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.7" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

An excellent guide highly recommended for working professional educators.

Current research shows a positive relationship between successful professional learning communities and student achievement, and Shirley M. Hord and William A. Sommers's Leading Professional Learning Communities is directed to educators who wish to develop a PLC program to enhance both. Chapters include quotes, common obstacles, and learning activities to reinforce lessons in leadership and school culture for students and educators alike. An excellent guide highly recommended for working professional educators.