One of About 600 Schools and Districts in US and Canada to Receive Honor
Montgomery ISD’s Lincoln Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Lincoln’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® concept was a contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.
PLCs are schools where educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
- Focus on learning
- Build a collaborative culture
- Create a results orientation
“Our teachers and support staff at Lincoln are incredibly honored by this recognition,” Lincoln Elementary Principal Kerri Ashlock said. “We are committed to working together and using a data-driven approach for educating each of our Lincoln students. Utilizing the PLC concept is a key component of our success.”
Schools are recognized based on criteria including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
“We are thrilled for Principal Ashlock and her team at Lincoln Elementary,” MISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin said. “They have demonstrated a sustained commitment to working together to help our students achieve at high levels. They have invested in the culture of the school to reflect their commitment. We applaud their efforts and congratulate them for achieving this milestone at their campus.”
Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site.
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