Collaborative Learning Teams

Professional Learning Communities include a range of collaborative learning experiences for teachers; including peer observations, study groups and literacy team meetings.

Benefits of the PCL model include focused professional development for all staff, aligned instructional practices that translate to a consistent message to families, common instructional language, participation in professional learning communities around common needs, and assistance to school teams in developing a systemic plan for implementation of the model. Professional learning communities offer a range of collaborative learning experiences for teachers, including peer observations, study groups, and literacy team meetings. Protocols, norms and working agreements are used to promote efficient, engaging, purposeful working cultures.