identify and address any problems that the school may face and come up with solutions for the problems.
This characteristic helped to develop and implement a professional learning community at the Austin Road Middle School. One may ask a question: What is a professional learning community and how does it assist in making a school effective? According to Webster’s New Dictionary (2003), a Professional Learning Community is referred to as “A group of educators that meets frequently, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.” Professional Learning Communities play a very important role in making a school effective. Within these professional learning communities teachers are
This characteristic helped to develop and implement a professional learning community at the Austin Road Middle School. One may ask a question: What is a professional learning community and how does it assist in making a school effective? According to Webster’s New Dictionary (2003), a Professional Learning Community is referred to as “A group of educators that meets frequently, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.” Professional Learning Communities play a very important role in making a school effective. Within these professional learning communities teachers are