Professional Learning Communities at Work® Institute
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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.”

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 will have the opportunity to network with some of the most insightful minds in education. The presenters, all educators who have successfully led schools through the PLC process, are accessible to you throughout the event.

The program includes time for questions during the breakout sessions, a panel of experts to address questions from the audience, and time for teams to reflect and seek the advice of the presenters. At the end of team time, you will focus on next action steps, with presenters on hand to guide you.

For those just beginning to explore PLCs, this is an excellent way to build your knowledge base. For those who are already involved in deep implementation, this institute is the perfect opportunity to revisit your mission, 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—focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and results orientation—you will gain specific, practical, and inspiring strategies for transforming your school or district into a place where all students learn at high levels.

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

Brian K. Butler

Rebecca DuFour

Robert Eaker

Marc Johnson

Timothy D. Kanold

Jasmine K. Kullar

Mark Onuscheck

Darwin Prater Spiller

Hear from our attendees

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

Parking information:
Convention Center: $5 Daily
Omni: $20 Valet; $14 Self
Hyatt: $25 Valet; $20 Self

Institute Transportation: Solution Tree will be providing transportation for attendees staying at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville and the Omni Jacksonville hotels to and from the event venue each day. Shuttle scheduled is available below. Downtown Jacksonville also offers complimentary transportation via the city's Skyway service. View the Downtown Jacksonville Skyway Service Brochure for more information; for transportation to the convention center. Since the Convention Center exit is closed for 2018 attendees should board the Skyway at the Central Station on West Bay Street and exit the Skyway at Jefferson Station, which will drop off about a block and a half from the Convention Center. Location of the event hotels (Hyatt & Omni) are listed on the brochure map.

View Skyway Service Brochure

Shuttle Schedule
Please note that the shuttle will service both event hotels (the Omni and Hyatt) – this route is approximately 20 minutes roundtrip, so please note that there may be a slight wait.

• May 30th
  6:20 AM – 8:00 AM (Continuous loop between hotels and Convention Center)
  2:15 PM – 4:00 PM (Continuous loop between hotels and Convention Center)
• May 31st 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM (Continuous loop between hotels and Convention Center)
  2:15 PM – 4:00 PM (Continuous loop between hotels and Convention Center)
• June 1st 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM (Continuous loop between hotels and Convention Center)
  11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (Continuous loop between hotels and Convention Center)