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Elizabeth Ferguson
Elizabeth Ferguson is a former teacher, district trainer, and campus administrator with experience in establishing and growing professional learning communities (PLC) to ultimately become Model PLC at Work® schools, primarily through her work with special populations and challenging demographics.
Elizabeth Ferguson
Elizabeth Ferguson has campus experience at the secondary level, having served grade 7–12 students and staff of Pasadena ISD in Pasadena, Texas from 2009–2023. In her roles as classroom teacher, member of her district’s new-teacher training team, and campus administrator at both the intermediate and high school levels, Elizabeth has worked with campuses to establish effective professional learning communities (PLC) and implement processes to analyze and utilize data to drive instruction. She has led teams to build sustainable systems for students receiving special education services and developed teacher training programs to maximize student growth through quality IEP writing and implementation in addition to high-quality Tier I instruction.
Elizabeth has helped to lead two historically low-performing campuses to earn the distinction of being named Model PLC at Work® schools for the first time. Working with high-poverty populations at schools with the largest number of students receiving special education services in the district, Elizabeth has established systems to move students forward academically, socially, and behaviorally. As a former master scheduler at a 6A campus, she has experience successfully navigating the many obstacles that make common planning time and co-teaching partnerships challenging. Elizabeth is passionate about sharing her experience to help schools find practical and effective ways to ensure all students become college, career, and world ready.
Priority Schools in a PLC at Work®
Hand-selected and trained by PLC at Work champions our Priority Schools in a PLC at Work experts have proven success in leading the PLC at Work process and have specific experience with the unique challenges that face schools labeled as low performing. Work with them to identify and prioritize critical areas of growth to implement changes in a timely manner with a focus on student achievement.
PLC at Work®
PLC at Work® experts have proven success in leading the PLC at Work process in a school or district. Work with them to implement a focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results orientation that leads to sustained, substantive school improvement.
Yes We Can!
Yes We Can! experts have proven success in improving outcomes for students with special needs. Work with them to develop collaborative partnerships in order to implement inclusive processes and programs that support every learner in your school community.
Presentations by Elizabeth Ferguson
- When Labels Become Limits: Responding to Resisters of the Concept of “All”
- By Student, By Standard: How Getting Naked with Your Data Can Help Address Hidden Hurdles
- The Power of Grading Mastery over Manners
- Strength in Numbers: How Raising (or Setting) Expectations for Special Populations Pays Off
