About the Authors
Introduction to the Third Edition
Whats New in This Edition
A Move From Interest to Commitment
The Format
A Companion Book
A Journey Worth Taking
Chapter 1 A Guide to Action for Professional Learning Communities at Work
What Are Professional Learning Communities?
Three Big Ideas That Drive the Work of a PLC
The PLC Process Requires a Culture That Is
Simultaneously Loose and Tight
The Importance of Effective Communication
Why Dont We Apply What We Know?
Chapter 2 Defining a Clear and Compelling Purpose
Part One： The Case Study——Clarifying Our Purpose
Part Two： Heres How
Part Three： Heres Why
Part Four： Assessing Your Place on the PLC Journey
Part Five： Tips for Moving Forward——Building the
Foundation of a PLC
Part Six： Questions to Guide the Work of Your Professional
Learning Community
Part Seven： Dangerous Detours and Seductive Shortcuts
Chapter 3 Building the Collaborative Culture of a Professional Learning Community
Part One： The Case Study——Are We Engaged in Collaboration or \
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