Physics Teacher Virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Learning in Community, Teaching with Impact
Transform Your Physics Teaching Practice
Join a dedicated, 4-month collaborative community designed specifically for practicing physics teachers across all experience levels and backgrounds. Facilitated by an active peer classroom teacher, this program brings educators together to innovate classroom techniques, test new strategies with real students, and build lasting professional connections. Funded through the AIP Venture Grant initiative.
Why Join the Virtual PLC?
Peer-Led Facilitation: Guided by an active physics classroom teacher who understands today’s real-world classroom dynamics, challenges, and opportunities.
- Peer Collaboration: Connect directly with a supportive network of physics educators to share lesson plans, troubleshooting strategies, and classroom successes.
- Practical Classroom Action: Apply new strategies directly in your physics classroom between meetings with lightweight, actionable assignments.
- Focused 4-Month Commitment: Engage in a streamlined program designed to fit around a busy teaching schedule—just 2 virtual meetings per month over 4 months.
- Inclusive Educator Community: Collaborate with a diverse cohort of teachers, leveraging shared federation knowledge and resources.
Fully Grant-Supported: Supported for the next two years by the AIP Venture Grant, enabling accessible, high-impact professional development.
How the Program Works
Over the course of 4 months, you will participate in a blend of collaborative virtual discussions and real-world classroom testing:
Bi-Weekly Live Virtual Sessions (8 Meetings Total)
- Meet twice a month with your peer facilitator and cohort to explore new strategies, share insights, and discuss classroom experiences.
- Spring semester runs January-April
- Classroom Action Items Between Sessions
Put concepts into practice directly with your students between meetings through manageable, high-impact classroom activities.
Supported by the AIP Venture Grant
This program is proud to be backed by an AIP Venture Grant. This funding supports innovative, strategy-driven initiatives across physical science societies that drive growth, promote inclusive practices, and expand impact across the broader educational community.
Eligibility Criteria
Active Teaching Requirement: Candidates must currently be actively teaching high school physics.
Grade Levels & Courses: Open to educators teaching any high school grade level (9–12) and any high school physics course (e.g., Conceptual Physics, General Physics, Honors, AP, or IB Physics).
Experience Level: Open to teachers at any career stage, from first-year and pre-service student teachers to veteran educators.
Membership Status: AAPT/NSTA membership is not required—the program is open to all eligible physics teachers regardless of association membership.
Ready to Elevate Your Physics Classroom?
Applications are open for our upcoming 4-month teacher cohort. Spaces are limited to ensure small, interactive group dynamics.
Have questions? Reach out to k12programs@aapt.org
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