Title

Professional Development through PLCs: Methods for Measuring PLC Efficacy

Authors

Rebecca Smith, University of PortlandFollow
Nicole Ralston, University of PortlandFollow
Zulema Naegele, University of PortlandFollow

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

This report is a literature review on methods for measuring the efficacy of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) used in schools as a form of teacher professional development. Research-based characteristics of successful PLCs are identified, and several studies are cited that indicated student achievement gains as a result of PLC implementation. This research contributes to the literature on evaluating effective PLC professional development.

Subjects

Career development; Professional learning communitie

Publication Information

Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education, 2016, 1-10.

© 2016 The Author

Archived version is the final published version.

Citation: Pilot Scholars Version (Modified MLA Style)

Smith, Rebecca; Ralston, Nicole; and Naegele, Zulema, "Professional Development through PLCs: Methods for Measuring PLC Efficacy" (2016). Education Faculty Publications and Presentations. 39.
https://pilotscholars.up.edu/edu_facpubs/39

Peer-Reviewed

No

Document Type

Conference Paper