Some Strategies for Facilitating PLCs

Professional Learning Communities don’t automatically produce collaboration or impact. They often require skilled facilitation to keep the focus on high quality learning for all students and teachers. A facilitator provides the structure, prompts, and emotional conditions that help members engage deeply, share openly, and turn reflection into meaningful next steps. How can facilitators plan for the beginning, middle, and end of PLC sessions? Listen to the podcast on PLCs at Work with Mike Mattos and Anthony Muhammed here. Read Jamil Zaki's article, "Every Team needs a Super Facilitator" here.  Read Elizabeth Doty's article, "End your meeting with clear decisions and shared commitment" here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!