Glasgow Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement. The school’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
Focus on learning
Build a collaborative culture
Create a results orientation
“Our team at Glasgow is deeply honored to receive this recognition. We are committed to implementing the core practices of a successful Professional Learning Community and recognize their impact on student achievement. Our dedication to our students and their success continues to drive our collaborative efforts to foster growth and improve outcomes for our school,” said Kasia Landa, principal of Glasgow Elementary School.
“We are committed to maintaining a teaching and learning environment where all students can thrive. We believe this is just the beginning of many successes for the Glasgow Elementary Cheetahs as we continue striving to ensure that all students reach or exceed grade-level expectations in a school culture that upholds excellence in teaching and learning.” Landa added.
Promising Practices schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least one to two years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
Recognized Promising Practices schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Collaboration tools, articles, research, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.