#1) A Professional Learning Community or “PLC” is a combination of individuals with an interest in education that are attempting to achieve a common goal and objective
created through collaboration utilizing a systematic process.
#2) In an example of an effective and efficient PLC, educators are given appropriate time to understand and properly implement solutions within a solid PLC.
#3) Research refers to the reflective dialogue of these communities as inquiry. Inquiry has key components which guide the collective in order to learn from the dialogue.
#4) Educators should share the same vision which is supporting students’ learning to use as a reference point to know what they are working towards.
#5) Key tools for this process include: shared vision, shared personal practice, and supportive physical, temporal, and social conditions.