The Impact of Professional Learning Communities as Perceived by Educators

The purpose of this study is to continue to work with teacher leaders to design a collaborative professional learning community within the district. The professional learning at the district is currently focused on Reading Apprenticeship as the district is committed to the financial investment that has been made and the strategies work across all content areas. As teachers engage in professional learning opportunities during faculty meetings, it is imperative that the learning is meaningful and that the time in the schedule that is committed to enhancing and enriching student learning is meeting the needs of students. The study is meant to provide the researcher with insight into the thoughts of teachers regarding their perceptions of professional learning communities and to ensure a collective understanding of that community. The researcher aims to use the data collected to enhance the professional learning community of the district and build on what is cu11'ently in place.