A Leader's Companion: Inspiration for Professional Learning Communities at Work

by Robert E. Eaker

This collection of inspirational quotes provides daily motivation for teachers and administrators. Collected from a decade of work by renowned experts Robert Eaker, Rebecca DuFour, and Richard DuFour, this book will keep educators focused on the daily work that drives a PLC, recommit them to their chosen profession (and remind them why they chose it), and sustain their enthusiasm for the journey.
The Power of Professional Learning Communities
Creating the Foundation of a Professional Learning Community
Leadership
A Focus on Learning
Clarifying and Assessing the Essential Curriculum
Additional Time, Support, and Enrichment
Collaborative Teams
Collective Inquiry and Action Orientation
Continuous Improvement
A Focus on Results
Appealing to the Heart
Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap

136 pages, Hardcover

First published June 6, 2007

Reviews

[Garret Rose]

Good reminder about the importance and focus of effective PLCs