Suggested Reading List

Allen, R. (2003). Building school culture in an age of accountability. Educational Update, 45 (7).

Blase, J. & Blase. J. (1994). Empowering teachers: What successful principals do. California: Corwin Press, Inc.

Covey. S. (1989). The seven habits of highly effective people. New York: Fireside.

DuFour, R. (2004). What is a professional learning community? Educational Leadership, 61, (8), 6-11.

DuFour, R. & Eaker, R. (1998). Professional learning communities at work. Indiana: National Educational Service.

Fullan, M. (1991). The new meaning of educational change. New York: Teachers College Press.

Quindlen, T. (Ed.). (2003). Building school culture. Education Update, 45 (7).

Quindlen, T. (Ed.). (2004). Sustaining professional development. Education Update, 46 (2).

Shippen, M. & Shippen, S. (2004). Seven characteristics of affective leaders. Classroom Leadership, 7 (8).

Web Links of Interest

EPLC - Effective Professional Learning Communities

Critical Issue: Building a Collective Vision

Professional Learning Communities: What Are They And Why Are They Important?