Canyons School District PLC Road Map

THE PLC IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS s

The implementation of any new practice or system of practices is more likely to be successful if organized into a thoughtful process that outlines the sequence of work into manageable stages with clear expectations. The PLC Roadmap describes the progression of implementation work in each PLC Domain across four distinct stages. Because implementing PLCs involves a system of practices and processes, there may be variance in implementation stage from one domain to another. It is also possible for PLCs within a building to be in different stages of implementation.

Research & Plan

Implement

Sustain

Refine

Understand the work.

Start the work.

Work to do it better.

This is how we work.

FOCUS Building the infrastructure for successful implementation. KEY ACTIONS Solidify purpose and align to school goals Develop an implementation plan Set clear expectations about implementation Provide initial professional learning Gather feedback Set up monitoring systems

FOCUS Begin implementation and work out the challenges. KEY ACTIONS Provide professional learning for all staff Implement selected PLC structures, practices, and protocols Monitor progress of implementation plan against

FOCUS Continue to evaluate and refine practices so that implementation becomes easier. KEY ACTIONS Routinely monitor progress and evaluate implementation and outcomes Update implementation tools and resources Provide professional learning and coaching Implement new staff

FOCUS Learn from challenges to improve and expand consistency of implementation. KEY ACTIONS Analyze feedback and implementation and outcome evidence protocols, and/or timeline as necessary to ensure success Provide additional professional learning and coaching Monitor progress of adjustments Address challenges Make adjustments to structures, practices,

proposed timeline Gather feedback

onboarding procedures Maintain feedback and communication processes

For each stage of implementation The PLC Roadmap offers critical questions to support principals and leadership teams in reflecting on individual PLC progress or whole school progress. The critical questions may also be used in coaching conversations for PLCs or individuals.