PLC Norms – Social Studies Department

• Try to reach consensus/compromise in a pragmatic way while respecting all person’s opinions
• One person speaks at a time, avoid interrupting
• Be timely regarding meetings, use time effectively
• No side conversations
• Stick to the agenda or task and keep the meeting focused
• Don’t personalize issues
• Be open and honest in a tactful way
• Communicate openly, keeping all informed
• Embrace and model the school’s mission statement
• Actively participate
• Share responsibility for the work required
• Bring closure to tasks and decisions
• Be accountable to one another