LSSP Spring 2019 PLC Sign-ups
Based on the positive response to the idea, we are moving forward with the plans for the 1st ever Region 10 LSSP PLC!
Click Here for the Spring 2019 PLC Sign-up
TAQ (Theoretically Asked Questions):
What is a PLC?
- A Professional Learning Community, or PLC, is an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. Professional learning communities operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators.
What is the goal of this PLC?
- The LSSP PLC is designed to create an opportunity for LSSPs to meet and collaborate on issues impacting their students and to learn and share practices and resources relevant to the practice of School Psychology.
How will the PLC work?
- This initial PLC will begin to meet in January and meet once a month for the remainder of the school year. Dates are TBD. To help address travel issues, meetings will likely be a combination of in-person meetings at Region 10 and online meetings through a collaboration tool, such as Google Hangouts or Zoom meeting. Meetings will be from 1-2 hours, depending on the goals of the meeting.
Who is this PLC for?
- The original audience for the PLC was 'lone-wolves' (those who are the only LSSP in their district) and early career LSSPs (under 5 years in the profession), but anyone interested in being a part of the PLC is welcome to sign-up.
How many people are in a PLC?
- A PLC needs to be a big enough group to be able to tap into collective knowledge, but not so large as to dilute contributions or cause small subgroups to form. My goal is to keep have the PLC between 4-8 people. If we have significant interest, I will organize multiple PLC groups to accommodate interest.
What would I have to do as part of the PLC?
- The success of the PLC depends on a couple of key factors: collaborative mindset, belief in best practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The other major factor would be your presence. If these are qualities and attitudes you hold and can carve out a few hours each month, this is the opportunity for you!
I'm somewhat interested in this idea, how do I learn more?
- Please contact me with any specific questions you may have and I will be happy to answer them. (Email Me or call 972-348-1598)
I've heard enough. This sounds perfect for me. How do I sign up?
- You can indicate your interest by completing the following Google Form. Please submit your information no later than the end of the day on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th. Information will be sent out the following week, so please submit your information as soon as possible.
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If you have any questions or need support in your campus/district, give me a shout!
Email: keya.saleh@region10.org
Website: www.region10.org/programs/evaluation-special-education/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1598
Twitter: @getschoolpsychd