Professional Learning Communities at Work® Portable Event Package
Professional Learning Communities at Work® Portable Event Package
Our top-rated PLC at Work® Institute delivered virtually to you
The Professional Learning Communities at Work® process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. This Portable Event Package is built for these times, giving you the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in your school or district.
With this virtual event experience, you’ll receive 60-day access to:
- Three critically responsive keynotes from leading PLC at Work experts
- 15 expert-led breakout sessions
- One expert panel discussion covering essential and timely questions from practitioners like you
At the end of your 60-day virtual event, you’ll get access to one virtual team time led by one of our PLC at Work experts who can clarify your questions and help guide your possible next steps during this time of uncertainty. Choose a virtual team time that fits into your schedule from a list of options including a time after your 60-day access period ends.
With this Portable Event Package, you’ll also receive:
- A copy of our best-selling title, Learning by Doing, Third Edition
- A program guide book
- Digital copies of all 15 breakout session handouts
- The official institute T-shirt in your size
- The latest edition of the All Things PLC Magazine
- 30% off coupon code for select titles of five or more books and free shipping for 10 titles or more (continental US only)
For those just beginning to explore the PLC at Work process, this Portable Event Package is an excellent way to build your foundational knowledge. For those who are deepening and sustaining the work, this package is the ideal opportunity to continue your learning journey by revisiting your mission, diving into new content, and finding answers to your most pressing questions.
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Begin building your Portable Event Package with the support of our Breakout Session Guide
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This guide clearly labels each breakout option, making it easy for you to find sessions that:
- Align to the topics you care about most, including teaming, culture, assessment and grading, response to intervention, and instruction
- Address one of the four critical questions of the PLC at Work® process
- Cover relevant information for your grade level
- Introduce foundational knowledge (Day 1 sessions) or deepen your learning (Day 2 sessions)
TEAMING BREAKOUT OPTIONS
Anthony Muhammad
Bringing the Four PLC Questions to Life: Systems that Ensure All Students Learn
Ideal for Day 1 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Mike Mattos
Are We a Group or a Team?
Ideal for Day 1 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Janel Keating
Bumps in the Road: Getting More Kids to Learn More at Higher Levels
Ideal for Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Luis Cruz
I Am Sold on PLCs: Practicing Tools and Directions to Be Successful
Ideal as an Ending Breakout Session on Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Eric Twadell
Social Emotional Learning in a PLC at Work
Ideal as an Ending Breakout Session on Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
CULTURE BREAKOUT OPTIONS
Anthony Muhammad
Getting Started: Building Consensus and Responding to Resisters
Ideal for Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Regina Owens
The Why Effect: Intentional Systems Drive Inspirational Cultures
Ideal as an Ending Breakout Session on Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Recommended for All Grade Levels
ASSESSMENT & GRADING BREAKOUT OPTIONS
Sarah Schuhl
Creating Common Assessments for Team and Student Learning
Ideal for Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Question 2 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Tim Brown
Raising Questions and Finding Answers in Our Grading Practices
Ideal for Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Question 2 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Tim Brown
Student Data Notebooks: Developing Ownership, Motivation, and a Growth Mindset
Ideal for Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Question 2 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for All Grade Levels
William M. Ferriter
Integrating Opportunities for Student Self-Assessment in Your Classrooms
Addresses Question 2 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for All Grade Levels
RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION BREAKOUT OPTIONS
Mike Mattos
Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Secondary Schools
Ideal for Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Questions 3 & 4 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for Secondary Educators
Heather Friziellie
Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever it Takes in Elementary Schools
Ideal for Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Questions 3 & 4 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for Elementary Educators
Luis F. Cruz
Taping Before Painting: Responding Collectively When Students Don't Learn
Ideal for Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Questions 3 & 4 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for All Grade Levels
INSTRUCTION BREAKOUT OPTIONS
Aaron Hansen
Owning Their Learning: Students as Partners in Reaching Next-Generation Rigor
Ideal for Day 1 or Day 2 of Your Learning Agenda
Addresses Questions 3 & 4 of the PLC at Work Process
Recommended for All Grade Levels
Participation Information
Attendees will print their own certificates after each session they complete on the virtual platform.
Register to Attend a Zoom Demo
- Tuesdays 12:00 p.m. EST
- Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. EST
- Thursdays 2:00 p.m. EST
- Book a time with Lauren McCarroll, Client Success Manager
Portable Event Package FAQ
How does a Portable Event Package work?
A Solution Tree Portable Event Package is an on-demand virtual event focused on a specific topic. These events feature leading experts delivering keynotes and breakout sessions designed for maximum impact and crafted for a virtual format. Once you register and access your Portable Event Package, you will have 60 days to view the content. Our video platform allows you to start, stop, pause, and then pick up where you left off. Session handouts and reproducibles will be provided digitally.
Where does the Portable Event Package content come from?
The content is either sourced from previous on-site or virtual events or created specifically for the Portable Event Package by experts.
How do you use the Portable Event Package?
The format varies based on the Portable Event Package purchased. PLC and RTI Portable Event Packages offer different viewing options based on your role and needs, and their expansive breakout options allow for a more self-guided experience. Other Portable Event Packages are designed for more structured viewing, with participants completing sessions based on an agenda.
How long do you have access to your Portable Event Package?
You have 60 days of unlimited viewing access, beginning when you view your first session. During those 60 days you will have access to all content.
How much time does each session take to complete?
The length of each session varies. Typically sessions take 75–90 minutes to complete, but some sessions are shorter by design.
How many educators can I register from my school or district?
You can register an unlimited number of educators. A Portable Event Package is an excellent tool for teams to work on together, and beginning dates are flexible, allowing participants to start and stop as they choose.
Can I register as an individual?
Yes. Portable Event Packages can be purchased and used by individuals.
Can course participants earn CEUs?
Yes. Depending on which Portable Event Package you purchase, you can earn varying CEUs. After completing sessions, attendees will find a certificate of participation in the digital platform under each session. Certificates are available a limited time, until event access has expired.
Additional Information
Product code: PEP101
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