Final Summary: PreK-2 Literacy Coherence Research Study in Cohort 3 of SFUSD

This study aimed to examine the professional learning collaborative (PLC) funded by a Haas Jr. Foundation grant at two school sites within Cohort 3 – Bret Hart and Charles Drew elementary schools. A PLC is a cooperative and interactive approach to professional development and learning in which educators who share common goals, interests, or challenges and work collaboratively to enhance their knowledge, skills, and practices and come together to learn and grow collectively. The ultimate aim is to improve professional practice, enhance student outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the participating community. The goal of this study was to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing the PLC for the coherence of literacy instruction form Pre-K to 3rd grade in Cohort 3, and how to foster the scalability of the lessons learned.