A school leader wants to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative inquiry among staff. Which of the following strategies is most aligned with the core principles of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)?
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A
Scheduling monthly department meetings where the principal disseminates district updates and teachers share individual lesson plans.
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B
Organizing a series of after-school workshops with external experts on various instructional strategies.
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C
Establishing recurring, protected time for grade-level teams to collaboratively analyze student data, reflect on instructional practices, and plan common interventions.
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D
Creating a voluntary book study group focused on general educational theories and philosophies.