School district receives model learning honor

The Clear Lake Community School District has been recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. 

According to Solution Tree, the district’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.  PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. 

Responding to news of the recognition, District Superintendent Doug Gee said, “We are honored with this recognition.  Our staff has worked very hard and believe this is the right work for all students and are on the right track to continued improvement.”  

Schools are recognized based on strict 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.

According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We

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applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”

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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