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The Summit on PLC at Work®
Phoenix, Arizona | February 24–26, 2026
Build a solid foundation for sustainable school success
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work® remains the undisputed, research-affirmed process for sustained, substantive school improvement. Despite the ever-changing landscape of education, the three big ideas and four critical questions central to transforming your school or district into a PLC at Work keep educators focused on the right strategies and daily practices that get results.
The PLC at Work Summit is the premier event Solution Tree offers to bring educators around the world together to learn from true champions of this proven path to success. Spend three days with professionals who share your mission to transform education so that every student succeeds. Network with authors and experts who have done this work in classrooms of their own or have helped other teachers and leaders excel.
If you’ve started this work, you know it is challenging and worth the effort. The Summit is a great opportunity to refine your practices and level up shared knowledge. If you are just now exploring the possibilities of PLC at Work, welcome! We are excited to help you get started on your journey!
The three big ideas:
- A focus on learning
- A collaborative culture and collective responsibility
- A results orientation
The four critical questions
- What do we want students to learn?
- How will we know when each student has acquired the essential knowledge and skills?
- How will we respond when some students do not learn?
- How will we extend the learning for students who are already proficient?
If you are ready to make a serious commitment to high levels of learning for all, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Who should attend?
- Teachers
- Curriculum and development specialists
- Superintendents and assistants
- Curriculum, instruction and assessment specialists and directors
- Principals and assistant principals
- Professional learning leaders
Participants will gain insights to:
- Develop a positive successful culture for students and staff
- Explore the essential actions to target preventions, interventions, extension, and remediation
- Strategically plan to assess and address nonacademic student traits
- Turn collaborative team practices into instructional practices that accelerate learning
- Coach competency, not just compliance
- Use classroom formative assessment to cost effectively improve student learning
- Minimize bias and conflict and maintain unity-centered relationships, even in the face of hot-button topics
VenuePhoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, Arizona |
Learn from leading experts
Keynote speakers
Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Onsite Solution Tree Bookstore Open Throughout Event
Tuesday, February 24th
| 6:30–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. |
Keynote |
| 9:30–10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00–11:15 a.m. | Concurrent Keynotes |
| 11:15 a.m–12:45 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:45–2:15 p.m. |
Breakouts |
| 2:15–2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:45–4:00 p.m. |
Keynote |
Wednesday, February 25th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. |
Keynote |
| 9:30–10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00–11:15 a.m. |
Concurrent Keynotes |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 12:45–2:15 p.m. |
Breakouts |
| 2:15–2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:45–3:30 p.m. |
Panel Discussion |
Thursday, February 26th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. |
Keynote |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Break
|
| 9:45–11:30 a.m. |
Keynote |
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
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
Primary Hotel
Sheraton Grand Phoenix
340 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.262.2500
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $299 per night
Deadline: January 24, 2026 or until group rate is sold out.
Additional Hotel 1
Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown
132 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.603.2000
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $279 per night
Deadline: January 18, 2026 or until group rate is sold out.
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking information:
- Sheraton: Valet Parking is $36.00 and Self-parking is $26.00 with in/out privileges
- Residence Inn & Courtyard - $36 Valet only
- Phoenix Convention Center parking information
All rates are per day and subject to change.
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.
VenuePhoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd St Phoenix, Arizona |
Hear from our attendees
Event Reviews
“The speakers were so knowledgeable. We walked away reflecting on what we can do now and what we can do going into the new school year. Each keynote and breakout session was well worth it!”
“Thank you! This is one of the best events I have attended in quite some time. This event made me reflect on my teaching. It allowed me to look at what I am doing and ask myself ‘Are ALL students learning in my classroom?’”
“Great, positive atmosphere! I am energized and full of ideas. Our principal attended last year and brought the entire building leadership team with him this year.”
More details
Additional Information
Product code: CFF858
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.
Special Requests
If you have any dietary restrictions or require special assistance to participate in this event, please email [email protected] with your name and the event you are attending.
Included with your registration
The Way Forward
Read, reflect, and act with educator and best-selling author Anthony Muhammad as he dives into the educational hurdles of the past, pairing them with tips to face the current challenges in education and ways to build a better tomorrow—all through the PLC at Work® process, a powerful disrupter in the world of education.
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.
