Manual for Creating and Supporting Professional Learning Communities for School Leaders

This manual provides step-by-step guidance for establishing and strengthening Comunidades Profesionales de Aprendizaje (CPA) for school leaders in Ecuador. Developed under the Programa de Educación y Formación Técnica y Profesional in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, it supports principals, vice-principals, and coordinators in leading collective learning processes that improve school management and teaching quality.

The publication explains how to design PLC structures, facilitate collaborative reflection, and align professional learning with institutional improvement plans. It also offers strategies for mentoring, coaching, and documenting good practices among leadership teams. By promoting shared leadership and peer learning, the manual contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth in technical education institutions across Ecuador.