In a research synthesis discussed in the executive summary of STEM Teachers in Professional Learning Communities: A Knowledge Synthesis conducted by the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future and WestEd, Fulton and Britton (2011) stated, «STEM teaching is more effective and student achievement increases when teachers join forces to develop
strong professional learning communities in their schools» (p. 4).
Not exact matches
Read the full article: School improvement and a
strong professional learning community, published
in ACER's Research Developments.
According to the Australian Council for Education Research and Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment's National School Improvement Tool (2012), «Research is revealing the powerful impact that school leadership teams can have
in improving the quality of teaching and
learning... and establishing
strong professional learning communities.»
Teachers working
in schools without great leadership and without very
strong professional learning communities are being robbed of the opportunity to achieve the higher level of success with students of which they are capable.
They also expressed a
strong intent to engage
in professional learning networks and
communities of praxis
in the future, although the Ning was ancillary to these intentions.
funded by a grant to the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT,
in partnership with Computing At School Scotland to create
strong self sustaining
professional learning communities with better links to HE, FE and industry.
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Community Colleges (AACC) American Association of School Administrators (AASA) American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) American Council on Education (ACE) American Counseling Association (ACA) American Educational Research Association (AERA) American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) American Federation of Teachers (AFT) American Institutes for Research (AIR) American Library Association (ALA) American Medical Student Association (AMSA) American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) American School Counselor Association (ASCA) American Speech - Language - Hearing Association (ASHA) American Student Association of
Community Colleges (ASACC) Apollo Education Group ASCD Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Association of American Publishers (AAP) Association of American Universities (AAU) Association of
Community College Trustees (ACCT) Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities (AJCU) Association of Public and Land - grant Universities (APLU) Association of Public Television Stations (APTS) Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Boston University (BU) California Department of Education (CDE) California State University Office of Federal Relations (CSU) Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Citizen Schools Coalition for Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) Consortium for School Networking (COSN) Cornerstone Government Affairs (CGA) Council for a
Strong America (CSA) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Council for Opportunity
in Education (COE) Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) DeVry Education Group Easter Seals Education Industry Association (EIA) FED ED Federal Management Strategies First Focus Campaign for Children George Washington University (GWU) Georgetown University Office of Federal Relations Harvard University Office of Federal Relations Higher Education Consortium for Special Education (HESCE) indiCo International Society for Technology
in Education (ISTE) Johns Hopkins University, Center for Research & Reform
in Education (JHU - CRRE) Kent State University Knowledge Alliance Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Magnet Schools of America, Inc. (MSA) Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National Association for Music Education (NAFME) National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) National Association of Graduate -
Professional Students, Inc. (NAGPS) National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) National Association of State Student Grant & Aid Programs (NASSGAP) National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) National Center for
Learning Disabilities (NCLD) National Center on Time &
Learning (NCTL) National Coalition for Literacy (NCL) National Coalition of Classified Education Support Employee Unions (NCCESEU) National Council for
Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (NCSDAE) National Education Association (NEA) National HEP / CAMP Association National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) National Rural Education Association (NREA) National School Boards Association (NSBA) National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) National Superintendents Roundtable (NSR) National Title I Association (NASTID) Northwestern University Penn Hill Group Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) Service Employees International Union (SEIU) State University of New York (SUNY) Teach For America (TFA) Texas A&M University (TAMU) The College Board The Ohio State University (OSU) The Pell Alliance The Sheridan Group The Y (YMCA) UNCF United States Student Association (USSA) University of California (UC) University of Chicago University of Maryland (UMD) University of Maryland University College (UMUC) University of Southern California (USC) University of Wisconsin System (UWS) US Public Interest Research Group (US PIRG) Washington Partners, LLC WestEd
Further, particular aspects of teachers»
professional community — a shared sense of intellectual purpose and a sense of collective responsibility for student
learning — were associated with a narrowing of achievement gaps
in math and science among low - and middle - income students.14
Strong professional learning communities require leadership that establishes a vision, creates opportunities and expectations for joint work, and finds the resources needed to support the work, including expertise and time to meet.15 Collaborative teacher teams can improve practice together by: 16
Teachers who are part of
strong professional learning communities feel less isolated, more supported
in their day - to - day work, and more confident and satisfied with their jobs.44 Teachers need opportunities to consult colleagues, discuss complex teaching challenges, reflect on their
professional practice, and share what works.
«Teacher collaboration
in strong professional learning communities improves the quality and equity of student
learning, promotes discussions that are grounded
in evidence and analysis rather than opinion, and fosters collective responsibility for student success.»
Effective PreK - 3rd provides: High - quality and unified
learning in well - staffed classrooms; well - prepared teachers and aides to educate children
in the 3 - 8 age range; supportive school district policies;
strong principal leadership that includes supporting
professional development time for teachers to plan for effective coordination across and between grades; and includes families and
communities that share accountability with PreK - 3rd schools for children's educational success.
In successful schools, which typically operate as
strong professional learning communities, teachers systematically study student assessment data, relate the data to their instruction, and work with others to refine their teaching practices (Fullan, 2000).
Program Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a
strong technical knowledge of and passion for program mission, industry trends, and developments
in field of independent living skills training Coordinate all logistical and organizational aspects of
community, industry, and program - specific events, including schedules, donor functions, and other activities to support program goals Interact with program participants, staff members, and donors
in a
professional manner to improve the user experience and promote the development of quality giving and support relationships Act as a liaison between staff members, other members management, donors, and other interested parties to drive program growth and ensure long - term sustainability Perform needs - based issue and situational assessments to improve operational efficiency, cost reductions, and ensure participant satisfaction throughout the challenging
learning process Present relevant information and instruction to program participants, providing thorough and effective explanation and demonstration to individuals of differing
learning capacities Hire, supervise, and manage staff
in a
professional manner that drives efficiency, promotes safety, and utilizes each individual's strengths to the highest capacity to fulfill program mission Present relevant information and updates to program heads and stakeholders, including performance and giving reports Support leadership team to facilitate
in efficient business and organizational operations, performing important administrative tasks and analytical assignments while addressing key issues
This is one part
in a series of articles that highlights the work of Starting Smart and
Strong, one of several
community initiatives where the Early
Learning Lab co-designs and supports
professional development innovation.
The ACER
Professional Learning Community Framework (PLCF) describes in detail the characteristics of a strong professional learnin
Professional Learning Community Framework (PLCF) describes in detail the characteristics of a strong professional learning co
Learning Community Framework (PLCF) describes in detail the characteristics of a strong professional learning c
Community Framework (PLCF) describes
in detail the characteristics of a
strong professional learnin
professional learning co
learning communitycommunity.
Working
in the
community is a wonderful opportunity to network,
learn about the mental health
community and to cultivate
strong professional and personal relationships.