A Leader's Companion: Inspiration for Professional Learning Communities at Work (Classroom Strategies)

This collection of inspirational quotes provides daily motivation for teachers and administrators. Collected from a decade of work by renowned experts Robert Eaker, Rebecca DuFour, and Richard DuFour, this book will keep educators focused on the daily work that drives a PLC, recommit them to their chosen profession (and remind them why they chose it), and sustain their enthusiasm for the journey.

Benefits:

• Find inspiration and motivation within daily reminders on the importance of education.
• Stay focused on the critical work involved in maintaining a successful PLC.
• Renew your enthusiasm for teaching.
• Reference a convenient collection of the big ideas for teachers and administrators.
• Discover forward-thinking ideas that cover every aspect of a PLC, from meeting in collaborative teams to closing the knowing-doing gap.

Contents:
The Power of Professional Learning Communities
Creating the Foundation of a Professional Learning Community
Leadership
A Focus on Learning
Clarifying and Assessing the Essential Curriculum
Additional Time, Support, and Enrichment
Collaborative Teams
Collective Inquiry and Action Orientation
Continuous Improvement
A Focus on Results
Appealing to the Heart
Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap