Are there any systemic change aspects to the Lab Classroom model?

The Lab Classroom model of professional development fosters a school wide conversation about best practice in teaching and learning that leads to increased student achievement. That is the conversation of a Professional Learning Community. The Lab Classroom model supports additional forms of professional development such as:

• Study groups
• Strategic planning teams
• Advisory committees
• School-community partnerships
• Departmental demonstrations
• Whole faculty meetings
• School and higher education alliances
• PTO
• other