Nancy Frey is a Professor in Educational Leadership at San Diego State and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. She is a member of the International Literacy Association's Literacy Research Panel. Her published titles include Visible Learning in Literacy, This Is Balanced Literacy, Removing Labels, Rebound, The Social-Emotional Learning Playbook, and How Scaffolding Works. Nancy is a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California and learns from teachers and students every day.

Dave Nagel is an international educational consultant, researcher, and author. He is an engaging and dynamic presenter that brings authenticity and practicality to all his work. Prior to joining Corwin as a full-time consultant, Dave was a middle school science teacher, high school biology teacher, middle school assistant principal and high school associate principal, as well as a director of extended day and credit-recovery programs. His work has been published in various publications such as Principal Leadership and Educational Leadership, and his published titles include the PLC+ series and Effective Grading Practices for Secondary Teachers. Dave has also presented at various national conferences such as ASCD, Learning Forward (Formerly the National Staff Development Council), National Association of Secondary School Principals, National School Boards Association (NSBA), and The Superintendents Association (AASA).

Douglas Fisher is professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Doug was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He is the recipient of an International Reading Association William S. Grey citation of merit and an Exemplary Leader award from the Conference on English Leadership of NCTE, as well as a Christa McAuliffe award for excellence in teacher education. In 2022, he was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame by the Literacy Research Association. He has published numerous articles on reading and literacy, differentiated instruction, and curriculum design, as well as books such as The Teacher Clarity Playbook, PLC+, Visible Learning for Literacy, Comprehension: The Skill, Will, and Thrill of Reading, How Feedback Works, Teaching Reading and most recently, Teaching Students to Drive their Learning.

Toni Faddis is a Corwin author and fulltime Professional Learning Consultant. Prior to joining Corwin as a fulltime consultant, Toni was a district leader, principal, and teacher in diverse communities in Southern California. Her background in bilingual education and as a Reading Recovery teacher assist her with establishing relationships with teachers, administrators, and learners. Toni also mentors and coaches current and aspiring school leaders in the Educational Leadership Department at San Diego State University. Her published titles include The Ethical Line and Collaborating Through Collective Efficacy Cycles.

Aida Allen-Rotell is currently a full-time professional learning consultant for Corwin and teaching clinician. She has facilitated professional learning and consulted throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Indonesia, and the South Pacific. Aida is an adjunct professor of teacher education at San Diego State University. She has served as a liaison and resource for school districts, superintendent, school administrators, and residency programs, and partnerships that cultivate accomplished teachers. She delivers professional learning and coaching to school districts on instructional rounds as a member of Corwin's Teacher Clarity, and on her other areas of expertise including curriculum design, Visible Learning, Balanced Literacy, English Language Learners, teacher leadership, and school and district leadership.

This companion guide masterfully and succinctly offers leaders a crash course in the why, the what, and the how for effective implementation of PLC+ teams. With authentic examples, ready-to-use templates, and thought-provoking reflection exercises, this guide thoroughly equips leaders with planning and monitoring pieces that are often so elusive when attempting to launch (& sustain) an impactful PLC culture. I just wish it had been on the market a decade ago!--Tara Howard

As schools recover from pandemic achievement losses, educators need new teaching strategies specific to these fragile learners. Professional Learning Communities provide a supportive approach to instructional development as we strive to bring students back to grade level and beyond. ′PLC+: A Companion Guide for Leaders′ is a succinct guide for leaders to successfully implement pedagogy growth strategies with their teachers.--Stephanie A. Blake

PLC+: A Companion Guide For Leaders is the right book at the right time. Where many of our original PLC leaders are reaching retirement age, we're finding it necessary to revisit the core principles of PLCs, inspiring one another as we navigate turbulent times and leaning into the power of the PLC/Team. PLCs that use their time wisely advance student learning. Working together at optimal levels shows advanced positive impact in overall school improvement. The 14 major ideas provide resources in the form of self-assessments and tools to incorporate throughout a school year. I'd recommend PLC+: A Companion Guide for Leaders as an exceptional Team Book Study as you approach your next school year.--Jill Gildea

A successful school provides opportunities for teachers to collaborate about teaching and learning. PLC+: A Companion Guide for Schools provides the know-how in not only acknowledging teacher voice but also the steps to a thriving school culture. --Elizabeth Alvarez, Ph.D.

Publisher: Corwin Publishers

Pub date: 2023-07-19

Length: 200 pages