Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership
Department
Department of Educational Leadership
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Dr. Albert Jimenez
Second Advisor
Dr. Nicholas Clegorne
Third Advisor
Dr. Chinasa Elue
Abstract
This quantitative study examined the impact of professional learning communities (PLCs) implementing a “Focus on Learning” in a Title I school in north central Georgia. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact PLCs can have on student growth and achievement in fourth and fifth-grade mathematics, once teachers spend time identifying essential standards for their respective grade level. The researcher conducted this study during the first year of implementation, so the findings will be used to identify ways to build and improve PLCs at their school in order to increase student growth and achievement in mathematics.