Full course description
Dive into our engaging virtual professional development (VPD) micro-credentials that are tailored to deliver targeted strategies to empower administrators, school leaders, and teachers to enhance and turnaround schools. Accessible anytime, anywhere, our modules discuss best practices and provide opportunities to enhance your leadership abilities and drive positive change within your school community. These micro-credentials are developed by the Texas A&M Educational Leadership Research Center (ELRC), with funding provided through a grant from Education Innovation and Research (EIR), the U.S. Department of Education.
Module 1: The Purpose and Benefits of PLCs
- Understand the foundational concepts and principles of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Identify and describe the essential components and organizational structures of effective PLCs.
- Analyze real-world examples and case studies of successful PLC implementation.
Module 2: Implementing and Sustaining PLCs
- Implement effective strategies for launching and sustaining PLCs within your schools.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to enhance instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
- Address and overcome common misconceptions and resistance to PLCs to ensure their successful integration into the school culture.
Module 3: The Role of School Leaders in PLCs
- Understand the principal’s role in articulating a vision for PLCs and demonstrating commitment to their development.
- Identify and implement leadership strategies that support and sustain effective PLCs.
- Empower teacher leaders to facilitate and lead PLCs through mentorship, professional development, and shared leadership.
This is a three-module micro-credential that awards a certificate worth three continuing professional development units/hours (CPUs) upon completion.