You will communicate the protocols that your PLCs will use. Using protocols (structured conversations), can be helpful so groups can operate in productive, professional, and positive ways. There are numerous discussion protocols for professional learning communities read texts. This link offers a rundown of many text protocols. Review these text protocols keeping in mind a specific team that you are part of. These protocols should be what you believe would work best with your team and which protocols you don’t believe would work so well with your team. Consider addressing the following prompts:
Why are text protocols necessary in professional learning communities?
How will the text protocol that you selected address resistant team members?
How will the text protocol clarity role responsibilities?
How will the text protocol create a safe working environment?
How will the text protocol allow all voices to be heard?
How will the text protocol allow the team to celebrate together?
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Descriiption of the text Protocol
Recommended Protocols to be used and rationale
Protocols NOT to be used and rationale
