Celebrating in a PLC at Work(R)

When leaders foster a culture of frequent, specific recognition in their school system, it allows collaborative teams to function at high levels. In this book, the authors demonstrate how celebrating the "e;right work"e; of professional learning communities stimulates the culture shift necessary for successful PLC implementation. Using intentional celebrations, K-12 leaders can improve collaborative team performance, resulting in higher student achievement. This book will help K 12 leaders and administrators: Understand why celebration is critical to developing a high-functioning PLCCreate opportunities to celebrate achievements of the right work in all areas of the PLC processWitness how local and system leaders have effectively implemented celebration practices in their PLCsCustomize the book s templates and tools based on what will work best for a school or systemUtilize reflective questions and journal prompts to enhance the reading experience and applicationContents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Power of Celebrating in a PLCChapter 2: Celebrating A Catalyst for ChangeChapter 3: Leveraging Celebrations in Your LeadershipChapter 4: Celebrating a Focus on LearningChapter 5: Celebrating Collaboration and Collective ResponsibilityChapter 6: Celebrating ResultsEpilogueReferences and ResourcesIndex