1.2 The Definition of a PLP

What is a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP)?

Ultimately, a PLP is a tool. It can help us get to know our students better and teach us how to support each student’s learning.

PLPs can also be:

  • A creative way for students to show their identities, hopes, and interests
  • A portfolio documenting students’ learning journeys.
  • Demonstrations of growth and achievement, both in and out of school.
  • Multimedia representations of learning.
  • Personally meaningful and fulfilling for students.
  • Jam packed with reflection and self-assessment.
  • Collaboratively developed by students, families, educators, and community partners.

Food for thought

Check out how students are leading the way in PLP design.

From PLPs to P.A.T.H.s: let students lead

And now consider these resources that can help you implement PLPs in your own setting!

Now tell us

  • How do you define a PLP?
  • What do you believe the purpose of a PLP is?
  • How might it help you know your students?
  • How might it help you know your students?

We’d like to hear from you! What are your definitions? Take a minute to add your answers or links to this Padlet.

Let’s go:

Next up: how the three pillars and PLPs demand that we investigate new student and teacher roles.