Solution Tree in Arkansas

Higher levels of learning for all since 2017

Since August 2017, Solution Tree and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) have engaged in a partnership to develop and expand the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work^® process across Arkansas. Participating schools and districts were selected through a rigorous application and evaluation process.

Eleven schools and one district were selected in the first year. These schools serve as working models for the PLC process, conducting action research and sharing best practices with other schools throughout the state. In the 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 school years, additional schools and districts were selected for a total of 52 schools and seven districts throughout the state.

“Our mission is to help Arkansas’ educators and students alike benefit from the transformative process of implementing professional learning communities.”

The PLC at Work process is a proven path to educational equity and excellence, and our work in Arkansas schools and districts is increasing learning for students across the state.

Honoring Our 2025 OEP Award Recipients for Academic Growth

A Child's Best Hope: The Arkansas PLC Story

Watch the full-length documentary

Highly Effective Schools Award

Lake Hamilton Middle School achieves Highly Effective Schools accreditation. Principal Jones and his team showcase their collaborative efforts and dedication to student success.

Celebrations

Ballman Elementary

Arkansas Links and Information

We are now hosting workshops in our new facility!

Our new training center in the heart of Little Rock (425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1300, Little Rock, AR 72201) invites educators to learn from expert practitioners and connect with colleagues.