Multiple studies have demonstrated that organizations that prioritize a performance - management system that supports employees» professional growth outperform organizations that do not.25 Similar to all professionals, teachers need feedback and opportunities to develop and refine their practices.26 As their expertise
increases, excellent teachers want to take on additional
responsibilities and assume leadership
roles within their schools.27 Unfortunately, few educators currently
receive these kinds
of opportunities for professional learning and growth.28 For example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and
increase student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performance.30