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Build school culture where learning thrives

“After several months of research and dialogue with practitioners throughout the nation, it became apparent that the hype was real. PLCs . . . are being used by schools and districts of all sizes and demographics to make significant impacts on student achievement.”

Evaluating Professional Learning Communities: Final Report
An APQC® Education Benchmarking Project

The Professional Learning Communities at Work® process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. This institute gives you and your team the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in your school or district.

For three days, you'll have the opportunity to network with some of the most insightful minds in education, with presenters accessible to you throughout the event. This immersive experience includes four powerful keynote speakers at every institute. The fourth and final keynote will explore shared leadership, guiding coalitions, and the impact of a strong, healthy culture—not just for administrators, but for all educators.

Whether you're a teacher, coach, or leader just beginning to explore PLCs, this institute is an excellent way to build your knowledge base. For those who are already involved in deep implementation, it's the perfect opportunity to assess your progress, identify high-leverage next steps, introduce new team members to the process, and get answers to new questions.

As you delve deep into the three big ideas of a PLC—focusing on learning, building a collaborative culture, and results orientation—you will gain specific, practical insights for transforming your school or district into a place where all students learn at high levels, walking away with actionable strategies to drive lasting change together.

Venue

Baldwin Preparatory Academy

33243 AL-59

Loxley, Alabama

Learn from leading experts

Scott A. Cunningham

Scott A. Cunningham

Scott A. Cunningham

Scott A. Cunningham is principal of Orange Middle School (Olentangy Local School District) in Ohio. He has over 23 years of experience in education as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher.

William M. Ferriter

William M. Ferriter

William M. Ferriter

William M. Ferriter uses his 29 years of experience as a full-time classroom teacher to design professional development sessions for educators on topics ranging from establishing professional learning communities and effective systems of intervention to integrating meaningful differentiation, extension, and student-involved assessment opportunities into classroom instruction.

Amy Gluck

Amy Gluck

Amy Gluck

Amy Gluck is assistant superintendent of teaching and learning in Grayslake CCSD 46 in Illinois. Her work focuses on ensuring all students achieve high levels of learning.

Jasmine K. Kullar

Jasmine K. Kullar

Jasmine K. Kullar

Jasmine K. Kullar, EdD, is a chief school leadership officer overseeing over 100 schools in a large metropolitan school district in Georgia. She is also a faculty member in the College of Professional Studies Educational Leadership Department at a postsecondary institution outside of Atlanta, where she has been involved with the national University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) in redesigning university educational leadership programs.

Schedule

On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Open Throughout Event

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Schedule coming soon

Accommodations

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.

Hotels

No hotel block for this 2-day institute

Venue

Baldwin Preparatory Academy

33243 AL-59

Loxley, Alabama

Hear from our attendees

Event Reviews

“It was truly an amazing experience, start to finish. I’ve never been to a more thorough event. I fell back in love with my craft, and our whole team had a great time. I just didn’t know experiences like that existed—just seamless.”

Susan Riggs Johnson / Teacher, Prairie Trace Elementary School, Indiana

“My experience at Solution Tree's PLCs at Work Institute has been truly impactful. The insights gained, especially around the "3 Big Ideas" of a professional learning community and leveraging collaboration for collective impact, will significantly continue to shape our district. I am empowered and determined to apply these principles, ensuring that our focus on learning, collaborative culture, and results orientation creates a powerful "together" effect, fostering a culture where every student truly learns.”

Jose T. Martinez / Executive Leader, High School Office, Orange County Public Schools, Florida

"The information was applicable and helped me to leave with some specific goals in mind for the PLC groups I am involved in directly, as well as some ideas for our all PLCs across our district."

Rachel Nichols, Catoosa County School District, Georgia

"The best part of a Solution Tree event is that every single session and keynote is tied together under the umbrella of the topic at hand. It all focuses around PLC—no one goes to a session different than the rest and comes back with left-field ideas or information. The message is tightly delivered and helps us to bring focus to our work as well."

Stacy Winslow, Derry Township School District, Pennsylvania

"The breakout sessions were a great compliment to the larger questions that were posed during the keynote speeches."

Sharonda Frazier, principal, International Community School, Georgia

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Additional Information

Product code: CFF898

Hosted by: Baldwin Preparatory Academy

This event is eligible as a course credit through the University of Lynchburg. Click here to learn more.


Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.


On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Discounts

  • Buy 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
  • On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event

Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Solution Tree product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google and Samsung Pay onsite. Continental US only.


Included with your registration

Learning by Doing

Learning by Doing

The fourth edition of this comprehensive action guide provides new strategies for leveraging PLC for a highly effective multitiered system of supports, expert-led guidance on school culture, and a deeper discussion on connecting school improvement to the mission of helping all students succeed.

NEW AI Assistant
NOW AVAILABLE: The Learning by Doing (4th ed.) AI Book Assistant–a smart, on-demand companion to help you understand and apply the PLC at Work® process.

AllThingsPLC Magazine Single Event Issue

AllThingsPLC Magazine Single Event Issue

AllThingsPLC Magazine is a must-have for emerging and veteran professional learning communities (PLCs). Each issue includes PLC research, inspiration, fixes, how-tos, and more.

Event Journal

Event Journal

We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.

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