new insights for improving schools DuFour, Richard 1947- creator DuFour, Rebecca Burnette. Eaker, Robert E. text bibliography inu Bloomington Solution Tree c2008 2008 monographic eng

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xxii, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. The 3Rs of professional learning communities -- Revisiting professional learning communities at work -- New insights into professional learning communities at work -- The rise and fall of school reform -- Making the case for professional learning communities -- The challenge of cultural change -- Clear mission and shared vision -- Shared values (collective commitments) and common goals -- Teaching in a professional learning community -- Assessment in a professional learning community -- A tale of excellence in assessment -- Intervention and enrichment in a professional learning community -- The classroom as a learning community -- The role of the principal in a professional learning community -- The role of the central office in a professional learning community -- The role of parents and the community in a professional learning community -- Sustaining the professional learning community journey. Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, and Robert Eaker. Includes index and references (pages 473-508) and index. BIED School improvement programs United States Teachers Training of United States Group work in education United States Team learning approach in education United States Educational change United States Educational leadership United States LB2822.82 .D812 2008 371.207 9781934009383 1934009326 9781934009321 2008298346 Ayesha Abed Library YDXCP 080812 20211130152402.0 36182