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.)
Professional Learning Communities: An Ongoing Exploration
Morissey, M. S.Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
Professional Learning Communities: Communities of Continuous Inquiry and Improvement
Hord, S. M.Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
Professional Learning Communities: Guidance for High School Principals
Marx, G.The Principals' Partnership
Professional Learning Communities: Reigniting Passion and Purpose
Buffum, A., & Hinman, C.Leadership 35(5), 16-19.
Professional Learning Communities: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
Hord, S.Issues . . . About Change 6(1), 1–8.
Professional Learning Communities and the Eight-Year Study
Bullough, R. V.Educational Horizons 85(3), 168-180.
Professional Learning Communities and the Positive Effects on Student Achievement: A National Agenda for School Improvement
Hughes, T., & Kritsonis, W.The Lamar University Electronic Journal of Student Research
Professional Learning Communities Impact Student Success
Rentfro, E.Leadership Compass 5(2), 1–3.
Professional Learning Communities, Leadership, and Student Learning
Gegg, N. L., & Thompson, S.NMSA 28(1).
Promises Kept: Collective Commitments to Students Become a Catalyst for Improved Professional Practice
DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Lopez, D., & Muhammad, A.Journal of Staff Development 27(3). 53-56.
Pull Out Negativity by its Roots
DuFour, R., & Burnette, B.Journal of Staff Development 23(3), 27–30.
Pyramid Program Offers Hope, Help
Beaudette, C.Muscatine Journal
Q&A With Pender County Schools Superintendent Allison Sholar
Star News Online
Reality Check: Clarify Your Current Reality With an Audit of PLC Practices
Many, T., & Ritchie, S.Reality Check: Clarify Your Current Reality with an Audit of PLC Practices Many, T., & Ritchie, S. (2006). National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal 24(1), 21–28.
Research Matters/Challenges of Value-Added Assessment
Doran, H., & Fleischman, S.Educational Leadership 63(3), 85–87.