Identifier	Diss 63
Author	Schiffer, Maureen L., 1964-
Title	Determining the impact of professional learning communities and data-based decision making on reading achievement
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University;
Date of Publication	2011
Resource Type	Dissertation
Abstract	This mixed methods case study using convergence of evidence examined data-based decision making teams that function like professional learning communities (PLCs) and the impact of the teams on reading achievement. The study used a professional learning community assessment tool to assess staff perceptions based on the five dimensions of a PLC. Connecticut Mastery Test reading scores and Dynamic Indicators of Beginning Early Literacy Skills were also collected. Qualitative data were collected through structured observations of grade level data teams at the studied elementary schools. Although reading achievement differences were not statistically significant, students made more reading progress in the school with a higher level of implementation of PLC and data-based decision making practices.
Subject	Reading (Elementary) Teachers -- Professional relationships Professional learning communities
Department	Department of Educational Leadership
Advisor	Hoffman, Nancy
Type	Text;
Digital Format	application/pdf
Software	System requirements: PC and World Wide Web browser.
Language	eng
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Determining the impact of professional learning communities and data-based decision making on reading achievement

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