Common use of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs Clause in Contracts

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs. The Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are job-alike groups of administrators that provide an opportunity for meeting on a regular basis to discuss items of mutual interest, engage in mean- ingful professional development activities, and engage in and model collaborative decision making. The program is designed to provide a forum for participants to gain diverse perspectives on issues related to student achievement, build capacity of all PLC members, and create a structure for two-way communication with schools and central services to share information and give and receive feed- back. Participation in the PLCs is supported by the parties and is viewed as a critical professional growth opportunity which enhances members’ understanding of the current and future needs of the organization, while building on the relationships of professional colleagues.