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How can you take the concept of a learning community from theory tthe school building? This how-tguide walks you through the process of establishing a PLC step by step over a flexible timeline of nine ttwelve months Leadership and organizational development specialists Stephen S Kaagan and Linda Headley provide school and council leaders with a concrete road map and numerous tools for creating and sustaining a PLC focused on improving student learning Readers will find everything they need tget a PLC up and running, including: - Specific tasks that help educators learn by doing as they create a PLC - Practice exercises for conducting productive meetings, building individual and group communication skills, and shaping the groups identity - Brief case studies of problems encountered by educators tspark discussion and support educators growth as learners and leaders - Guidelines for appropriately pacing the chapters, tasks, and exercises with your faculty Bringing Your Learning Community tLife is an invaluable manual for building capacity and carrying out the work of creating an effective, sustainable PLC focused on continuous improvement