Achievement (DuFour & Eaker, 1998), merges research, practice, and passion. The most extensive, practical, and authoritative PLC resource to date, it goes further than ever before into best practices for deep implementation, explores the commitment/consensus issue, and celebrates successes of educators who are making the journey. Benefits: Discover specific, practical recommendations for transforming schools into PLCs so that students learn at higher levels. Connect descriptions of the PLC framework with real-life examples from educators who have implemented the concept. Reinforce core beliefs of the PLC concept while tackling the misconceptions and common problems educators face during the transition to a PLC. Examine organizational development, change processes, leadership, and successful practices outside education for different perspectives. Understand the roles of the principal, central office, parents, and community in a PLC. Contents: About the Authors: The 3Rs of Professional Learning Communities Introduction: Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work Chapter 1: New Insights Into Professional Learning Communities at Work Chapter 2: The Rise and Fall of School Reform Chapter 3: Making the Case for Professional Learning Communities Chapter 4: The Challenge of Cultural Change Chapter 5: Clear Mission and Shared Vision Chapter 6: Shared Values (Collective Commitments) and Common Goals Chapter 7: Teaching in a Professional Learning Community Chapter 8: Assessment in a Professional Learning Community Chapter 9: A Tale of Excellence in Assessment Chapter 10: Intervention and Enrichment in a Professional Learning Community Chapter 11: The Classroom as a Learning Community Chapter 12: The Role of the Principal in a Professional Learning Community Chapter 13: The Role of the Central Office in a Professional Learning Community Chapter 14: The Role of Parents and the Community in a Professional Learning Community Chapter 15: Sustaining the Professional Learning Community Journey

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