The district provides time for teachers to meet and work in collaborative teams called PLCs to help improve student learning. This time is provided via our Wednesday early release days. Middle and High School students are released 40 minutes early on Wednesdays, and K-5 schools are released 2 hours and 45 minutes early.
Professional Learning Communities allow staff to work in collaborative teams to continually analyze and improve classroom practice to ultimately impact student learning. Teachers meet weekly after school to dialogue about “best practices” and their implications for student learning.
Professional Learning Communities empower teachers to work together to develop curricular outcomes, assess student achievement, select instructional materials, plan special projects, participate in peer observation and coaching, and pursue professional growth opportunities.
Characteristics of a Professional Learning Community:
