Professional Learning Communities

Build and sustain a strong, collaborative professional learning community. This unique Portable Event Package brings together some of the brightest, most respected minds in education. You'll hear dynamic keynotes and watch powerful breakouts designed to help infuse the PLC at Work® process into every aspect of your school or district.

Jerrod Dastrup is the principal at Arrowhead Elementary School in Saint George, Utah. He is passionate about the PLC at Work® process and specializes in motivating and supporting teachers and administrators in PLC, RTI, school culture, and data analysis.

Chad M. V. Dumas, EdD, focuses primarily on collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. An international educational presenter and award-winning researcher, he has led nationally recognized improvements for both students and staff.

Jill Lizier is a districtwide director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in Exeter, New Hampshire, and has previously served as an assistant principal and special education building coordinator, a curriculum coordinator for an elementary school, and first-grade teacher.

Laurie is a highly experienced teacher in both general education and special education and has embraced leadership roles throughout her career to exemplify best practices and improve student growth.

Mary McCorvey has worked in public education for over 20 years. As an instructional specialist, she works with K–12 teachers and administrators to support students receiving special education services in inclusive settings.

Michelle Garlick is a former classroom teacher and instructional coach and currently serves as assistant principal at Woodlawn Middle School for Kildeer Countryside School District 96 in suburban Chicago.

Jennifer Dickson is an educator and expert with a passion for working with preK–5 educators to ensure all students learn at high levels. She is an advocate for early childhood education and early intervention for learners with almost 30 years of experience in public school education.

Danette Meyer served as assistant superintendent for language and culture in a Model PLC at Work® school district and led the implementation of the PLC process as principal of a dual language elementary school.

With more than 30 years of experience in education, Tracy Nelson specializes in supporting districts, buildings, and teams in developing and implementing practices that bring clarity and focus to professional learning communities