Authors

Kristi S. Langley, EdS, is the PLC director of a school district in Phoenix, Arizona. She has previously taught in elementary and middle schools and served as a principal at the pre-K, elementary, and middle school levels.

The third edition of this comprehensive action guide includes new strategies, tools, and tips for building high-performing professional learning communities. Use the PLC process to establish effective teaching methods, curriculum development, and assessment strategies specific to your school or district.

The fourth edition of this comprehensive action guide provides new strategies for leveraging PLC for a highly effective multitiered system of supports, expert-led guidance on school culture, and a deeper discussion on connecting school improvement to the mission of helping all students succeed.

Written specifically for Canadian educators, this comprehensive action guide includes new strategies, tools, and tips for transforming schools into high-performing PLCs. Increase academic achievement among students and gain key employee retention strategies from educators with firsthand experience in the classroom.

Pamela Liebenberg, EdD, has been an educator for more than 25 years. She has served as an award-winning teacher, assistant principal, principal, regional director, and district director supervising 35 schools in the Tuscaloosa County School System.

Focus on developing people not just improving test scores. The authors examine how staffing decisions can strengthen professional learning communities.

Understand how to properly use the SMART goal process to effect change and achieve real school improvement.

Kim Nichols, EdD, is former assistant superintendent in Ringgold, Georgia. Under her leadership, Catoosa County Schools was named the first Model PLC District in Georgia and twelve schools have become Model PLCs.

This easy-to-read guide will help your staff set effective goals that are Strategic and Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-based, and Time-bound. That's SMART!

Acquire a set of wide-ranging techniques to decisively and efficiently address conflict with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. This resource can help educational leaders improve their communication skills and leadership strategies for overcoming staff resistance.