Critical Considerations: A Reflective Checklist for PLCs

If your PLCs are meeting—but the impact isn’t showing up in classrooms yet—this one-page reflection tool helps your team quickly identify what’s working, what’s missing, and what to tighten up next.

This checklist was designed for my campus as a model of what structured PLC reflection can look like. Use it as-is or customize it—the best tool is the one that fits your reality, your team norms, and your instructional priorities.

What This Free Tool Does

This simple rating-scale checklist helps teams reflect on four core PLC drivers:

• Instructional Systems (commitments, protocols, team processes)
• Planning (alignment, TEKS mastery, meaningful assessments, shared strategies)
• Data Analysis (SMART goals, calibration, instructional dialogue, plans of action)
• Cohesiveness (shared ownership, belonging, teacher growth, “our kids” mindset)

Why You’ll Want This

PLCs don’t improve because we “talk more.” They improve when teams get honest about what’s true, name the gaps without blame, and commit to clear action steps.

This document gives your team a structured way to do exactly that—fast.

How to Use It (Best Results)

Use this tool as a quick PLC reflection to identify strengths and gaps in how your team plans, analyzes data, and works together:

1. Rate each statement (1–5) individually
2. Discuss patterns as a team
3. Select ONE priority area
4. Commit to ONE action step to strengthen results for students

Pro tip: Repeat this on a cyclical basis (monthly, quarterly, or each grading period) to monitor growth and keep PLC work focused.

Perfect For...

• Grade-level or content-area PLCs
• Teams rebuilding after a tough semester
• Leaders who want a quick, structured way to diagnose PLC effectiveness
• Coaches supporting teams with planning and data cycles

What You’ll Receive

✅ 1-page printable PLC reflection checklist (rating scale + team prompts)

Download it free today and use it at your next PLC meeting to spark clarity, focus, and movement.