Episode 33: How to Make PLCs Actually Worth Teachers’ Time | The Edu20/20 Podcast

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October 16, 2026

PLCs and teacher collaboration should help teachers solve problems, plan instruction, and improve student learning. But when meetings aren't connected to an actual need, they can quickly feel like one more thing on a teacher's plate. In this episode, Courtney and Shannon break down common PLC mistakes and share how leaders can make collaborative planning more purposeful. They discuss differentiating support for teachers, using student work effectively, introducing new strategies without overwhelming teachers, and structuring collaboration so teachers actually leave with something they can use.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the Edu20/20 Podcast
01:45 What makes collaborative planning effective?
02:41 When PLCs waste teachers’ time
06:21 Using student work effectively
11:07 How to introduce new strategies
14:09 How to structure better PLCs

#PLCs #CollaborativePlanning #InstructionalCoaching #SchoolLeadership #TeacherSupport

 

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