The Seven Stages of Professional Learning Teams

A first step in creating an effective PLC is taking time as a team to reflect on where your strengths and areas of growth around effective collaboration.  A resource for this work is The Seven Stages of Professional Learning Teams rubric which outlines practices and potential next steps for teams as they dig into their work together.  Periodically taking time throughout a school year to assess and reflect using this tool can help to ensure that your PLC members have a common vision and goals for their work together.