Articles & Research
For an overview of PLCs, see What Is a “Professional Learning Community”?
Successful PLCs are committed to professional learning for continuous improvement. Here you’ll find our officially recommended readings on foundational questions and implementation issues, as well as news on successful PLC districts and schools. (Note: Articles are subject to copyright laws. Please secure the permission of the copyright owner before duplicating.)
In the Right Context
DuFour, R.Journal of Staff Development 22(1), 14–17.
Inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment
Black, P., & Wiliam, D.Phi Delta Kappan 80(2), 139–144.
Issues in Restructuring Schools
Newmann, F.Center on Organization and Restructuring of Schools. School of Education, Wisconsin Center for Education Research Issue Report No. 6, Spring
Keep the Leadership Pipeline Flowing: Districts Can Adopt These 5 Strategies to Streamline Succession Planning
Hall, W.Journal of Staff Development 29(3), 33–34.
The Key to Improved Teaching and Learning
DuFour, R.The AdvanceED Source 2.
Launching Professional Learning Communities: Beginning Actions
Cowan, D., & Leo, T.Issues . . . About Change 8(2), 1–8.
Leadership Is a Beach
Wilhelm, T.Leadership 37(3), 30–31.
Leadership Is Not a Solo Act
DuFour, R., & DuFour, R.The Special Edge 19(3), 1-5
Leadership Development: The Critical Element in Sustaining the Cultural Changes of a Professional Learning Community
Hall, W.National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal 24(1), 44–49.
Leading Edge: Bring the Whole Staff on Board
Journal of Staff Development 23(3). 76-77.
Leading Edge: “Collaboration Lite” Puts Student Achievement on a Starvation Diet
DuFour, R.Journal of Staff Development 24(3), 63–64.
Leading Edge: Culture shift doesn’t occur overnight – or without conflict
DuFour, R.Journal of Staff Development 25(4), 63–64.
Leading Edge: How Deep Is Your Support System?
DuFour, R.Journal of Staff Development 23(4), 72–73.
Leading Edge: How to Get the Best Return on the Minute
DuFour, R.Journal of Staff Development 23(1), 60–61.
Leading Edge: If We Are to Call Ourselves Professionals, We Are Obligated to Use the Best Practices. Anything Less Is Unacceptable
DuFour, R.Journal of Staff Development 24(2), 71–72.