WEP 202: Let's Put the 'C' in PLC, An Interview with Chad Dumas
Release Date: 07/08/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Chad Dumas. Chad is the author of an exciting and extremely helpful new book titled Let’s put the C in PLC. It’s all about professional learning communities. This is one of the deepest interviews in content I think I’ve ever had. Chad is absolutely brilliant and he tells you everything you need to know to get started with a professional learning community or take the one you already have to an entirely new level. I’m even going to tell you how you can win a copy of Chad‘s book in this interview.
Chad Dumas, author of Let’s put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders
Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree associate and international educational consultant, presenter, and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. With over two decades of successful leadership experience, Chad has led significant improvements for both students and staff. He shares his research and knowledge in his new books, Let’s Put the C in PLC and An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC, and consulting that includes research, stories, hands-on tools, useful knowledge, and practical skills. For more information, or to reach Chad, visit www.NextLearningSolutions.com
Chad's website: www.NextLearningSolutions.com
Chad's book: Let’s put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders
Chad's book: An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC
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