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🌍 Transnational Project Meeting in Trondheim, Norway
We’re delighted to be in Trondheim for our current transnational project meeting! Together with our international partners, we’re preparing the upcoming online trainings for PLC facilitators and leaders — supporting professional learning communities across Europe. Inspiring discussions, great collaboration, and beautiful surroundings!
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LeaFaP at ECER 2025: Facilitating the Facilitators of Professional Learning Communities
Leafap Erasmus+ participated in the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) “Charting the way forward: Education, Research, Potentials and Perspectives” which took place in Belgrade, Serbia, 8-12 September 2025. Our Greek partner, Professor Sofia Avgitidou from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki had the opportunity to share LEAFAP’s developments with colleagues from different countries regarding the facilitation…
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Looking back at EARLI 2025 in Graz (25–29 August 2025)
As the LeaFaP Consortium, we were proud to contribute to the conference with our symposium on “Multi-Level Extension to the Concept of Professional Learning Communities”. We discussed how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) can be extended and supported across different educational levels. Our symposium included inspiring perspectives on: 🔹 The impact of student-teacher PLCs on teaching…
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Activities to Set Up PLCs and Facilitate Inquiry & Reflection
As part of our Erasmus+ project, we have developed a comprehensive set of structured activities to support leaders and facilitators of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in fostering inquiry-based and reflective professional learning. The activities are organized across seven key dimensions that are central to effective collaboration in schools: Relational, Communication, Collaboration, Learning and Knowledge Building,…
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📢 Bald verfügbar: Neue Veröffentlichung zu PLGs am 15. Mai 2025
Verfügbar unter folgendem Link / Access the publication here: https://bit.ly/3GLoRWj
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Looking Ahead: LeaFaP Meeting in Málaga & Marbella
At the end of May, the LeaFaP consortium will come together for its next transnational project meeting – this time in beautiful Málaga and Marbella, Spain! 🌞 The entire team is very much looking forward to reconnecting in person, sharing progress, and continuing our collaborative work in an inspiring setting. One of the central goals…
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Literature Review
The aim of the following synopsis is to systematize specific empirical experiences and conceptual ideas that are being discussed in the international discourse, mainly in European countries. We offer these insights to show how the concept of PLCs is laid out and particularly moderation, leadership or guidance of PLCs should be designed so that an…
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🌟 LeaFaP: Strengthening Professional Learning Communities Across Europe! 🌍📚
On January 20th, 2025, our LeaFaP team gathered online for another inspiring Transnational Project Meeting 🖥️✨. Partners from Austria, Spain, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Cyprus came together to discuss key topics, including: 📌 Dissemination strategies – How we share and expand our impact 🔄📌 Project status & next steps – Evaluating our progress and setting…
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Focus Group Interviews
The aim of the following reports is to provide a comprehensive overview of empirical experiences and conceptual insights related to leading and facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our analysis explores challenges and needs in PLC moderation, leadership, and facilitation that encourage reflective dialogue and learning among members, leading to school innovation. Based on focus group…
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🇳🇴 LeaFaP at the NEON Conference in Tromsø!
The Norwegian team had the privilege of presenting LeaFaP and sharing the first results with the scientific community. The conference offered a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with inspiring minds in the unique setting of Tromsø, just above the Arctic Circle.
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Conceptual Framework
Explore our Conceptual Framework for Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), designed to guide educators in effectively leading collaborative groups. This framework provides a structured approach to fostering inquiry, reflection, and continuous professional development within educational settings. Download available: Download the full PDF to gain insights into the roles, strategies, and best practices essential for successful PLC…
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Learning Outcomes
Discover the Learning Outcomes for Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), which outline the key skills and competencies needed for effective PLC leadership. These outcomes are designed to equip facilitators with the tools necessary to support collaborative learning and reflective practice. Download available: Download the PDF to explore the essential knowledge areas and abilities that drive successful…
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Highlights from Our Barcamp on Professional Learning Communities
On October 9, 2024, we hosted an inspiring Barcamp where educators and experts came together to exchange ideas about Professional Learning Communities. A big THANK YOU to all speakers and participants who made this event so enriching! Watch the video below for key moments and impressions from the Barcamp. As promised, the slides from our…
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🇬🇷 News from our Project Partners in Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (AUTH) held a webinar entitled “Supporting professional learning communities in education” on the 9th of September. The presentation was made by Professor Sofia Avgitidou and supported by Konstantina Iliopoulou. 224 teachers, heads, school advisors and University professors participated at the seminar free of charge. The aims and results of the…
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Guideline for Practical Orientation
Download our Guideline for practical orientation about PLCs/Leading & Facilitation to access practical strategies for establishing and sustaining effective PLCs. This document offers insights into the key roles, inquiry practices, and organizational aspects necessary for fostering collaboration and reflective practice within educational settings. It also includes guidance on utilizing digital tools for online collaboration. This guideline is…
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🇪🇸 News from our Project Partners in Spain: Presentation at the #CIMIE24 congress held in Granada in July 🇪🇸
We continue the dissemination of our project by presenting our communication: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLC) FOR TRAINING IMPROVEMENT IN TEACHING CENTERS, at the #CIMIE24 congress held in Granada from July 3 to 5, 2024. This communication aims to show that the implementation of CPA in schools helps to improve the professional skills of teachers, provides…
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Summary of the two first steps of the webinar series in German language by Austria & Germany 🇦🇹🇩🇪
The partners PH Weingarten/Germany and PH Vorarlberg/Austria have collaborated bringing out their first webinar. Moderated by team PH Vorarlberg the partners invited student teachers and lecturers from Austrian and Germany, not only to learn from the project results and discuss them for the practical benefit in class but also to network across countries. Student teachers…
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Webinar Slides
We invite you to explore the outcomes of our Webinars as part of our Erasmus+ project. These webinars were designed to share key findings and foster collaboration among educators and school leaders across different regions. Each session focused on various aspects of the project, including innovative approaches to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and inquiry-based practices in schools.…
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Project Flyers
Download our project flyers available in multiple languages—English, German, Greek, Norwegian, and Spanish. These flyers provide an overview of our Erasmus+ project, highlighting key objectives, activities, and outcomes. Choose your preferred language below to learn more about our work in fostering Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) across Europe. Each flyer is available as a PDF for…
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Webinar Invitation from Our Project Partners in Greece! 🇬🇷
Invitation to participate in the webinar for professional learning communities in education (attendance is free – confirmation of participation will be provided). On the 9th of September 2024, at 18:00 until 19:30 we will discuss about professional learning communities (PLCs) in education in the context of an online seminar organized by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.…
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