The PLC+ Activator’s Guide
- Dave Nagel - Education Consultant
- John Almarode - James Madison University, USA
- Douglas Fisher - San Diego State University, USA
- Nancy Frey - San Diego State University, USA
- Karen Flories
High functioning professional learning communities don’t happen by chance. They require deliberate efforts and structures to ensure efficiency and focus, and to ignite action. The first books in the PLC+ series challenged PLC teams to engage in difficult discussions about equity of access, high expectations for all students, and a commitment to building individual and team efficacy. All of this requires activation and skilled facilitation to move from discussion to action. The PLC+ Activator's Guide offers a practical approach, real-life scenarios, and examples that show activators what to expect and how to navigate their PLC+ on a successful and collective journey. Readers will find:
- Templates to help activators prepare for PLC+ meetings
- Approaches for fostering and nurturing collaboration
- Vignettes from real schools that are implementing PLC+
- Reflection questions with spaces for activators to record notes
- Solutions for addressing barriers that often arise in PLC+ teams
Activators will find this an essential guide to keeping PLC+ team discussions goal-focused and the work centered on building the collective efficacy of the team.
Free resources
Important Roles in Your PLC+
This resource from The PLC+ Activator's Guide by Dave Nagel, John Almarode, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Karen Flories outlines important roles in your PLC+ and key qualities for success.
5 Qualities of a Good Activator
This table from The PLC+ Activator's Guide by Dave Nagel, John Almarode, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Karen Flories outlines the five qualities of a good activator.
Addressing Challenges in a PLC+
This excerpt from The PLC+ Activator's Guide by Dave Nagel, John Almarode, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Karen Flories addresses some of the challenges that come from working with the dynamics of a PLC+ team.