Professional Learning Institute (PLI) Overview List of Schools Groups of Schools Autonomies Add a School Professional Learning Institute (PLI) 2430 West Wisconsin Ave - Milwaukee WI - 53233 http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/pli.html Type of autonomy arrangement: Instrumentality charter contract Basic Profile Opened In2003 Grades9-12 EnvironmentUrban TypeDistrict - Instrumentality Charter Autonomies Program Determine learning program Set school-level policy Determine professional development Determine authorizer assessments Determine state assessments Personnel Select colleagues Evaluate colleagues Transfer or terminate colleagues Determine tenure policy Select leaders Administrative Determine school budget Set staff pattern Determine compensation Determine teacher workday Set schedule Teacher Authority Is... De Jure and De Facto De jure teachers’ authority is granted via charter contract with district and waivers from union. De facto teachers select their colleagues, although the district retains the right to fill unfilled positions. About the Learning Program Learning is a life-long process. Students evaluate which kinds of learning work most effectively for them.