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The Illinois Reading Council Mission to provide support
and leadership to all who promote and
teach lifelong literacy.
Empowering Lives Through Literacy
Professional Learning Committee Goals In Support of IRC’s Mission
• Support implementation
• Recognize instructional shifts
• Assist with current resources
• Provide high-quality professional development
21st Century Teaching
and Learning SEL ELL Technology
A few important educational initiatives supported by the
committee.
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Content Standards
Committee Membership Is State-Wide
Local Council Liaison’s role:
Inform Co-Chairs of council’s professional learning interests/areas of need Submit a resource or informational contribution one-time yearly
Notify council membership of current resources
Professional Learning Committee Serves Two Functions
– Support IRC councils with resources as districts make their own way forward
with initiative implementation. (DIY)
–Offer high-quality, tailored professional development to districts through the
IRCPD cadre.(FYI)
Professional Learning Committee Function #1
DIY • Support IRC councils with
resources as districts make their own way forward with initiative implementation.
Professional Learning Committee Function #1
Options for Sharing Resources Communicator Newsletter
i-Communicate Newsletter
Quarterly Board Reports
LiveBinder
Local Council Liaison is responsible for: Submitting a resource or informational
contribution one-time yearly to Committee Chairs
Submission Suggestions • Resource(s) for Professional Learning
Committee LiveBinder • Professional trade book review • Informative article
“click” Professional
Learning
The Professional Learning Committee link on IRC’s home page will
provide valuable information for the local
council liaison.
o liaison protocol o submission examples o submission due dates o link to LiveBinder
Professional Learning Committee Function #2
FYI • Offer high-quality, tailored
professional development to districts through the IRCPD cadre.
The PD Services link on IRC’s home page will provide information regarding the IRCPD
cadre.
o contact information o possible topics o cost information
IRC appreciates your effort and support!
Contact the PLC Chairperson at [email protected]