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“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.”

Evaluating Professional Learning Communities: Final Report
An APQC® Education Benchmarking Project

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.

Venue

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

900 East Market Street

San Antonio, Texas

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

Casey R. Ahner

Casey R. Ahner

Casey R. Ahner

Casey R. Ahner has more than 22 years’ experience in education. He has served as a special education teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and principal at the intermediate and elementary levels.

Scott A. Cunningham

Scott A. Cunningham

Scott A. Cunningham

Scott A. Cunningham is principal of Orange Middle School (Olentangy Local School District) in Ohio. He has over 23 years of experience in education as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher.

Troy Gobble

Troy Gobble

Troy Gobble

Troy Gobble is principal of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Illinois. He previously served as assistant principal for teaching and learning at Stevenson.

Jacqueline Heller

Jacqueline Heller

Jacqueline Heller

Jacqueline Heller focuses on building capacity and collective efficacy with teachers, to ensure all students learn at high levels. As a literacy teacher and coach at Mason Crest Elementary, she helped the school become the first National Model Professional Learning Community to receive the DuFour Award.

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones, an author and consultant, works with educators to implement the Professional Learning Communities at Work® and RTI at Work™ processes. As a practitioner, he has served as a high school teacher and assistant principal, as well as a principal at the elementary, middle, and secondary level.

Mike Mattos

Mike Mattos

Mike Mattos

Mike Mattos is an internationally recognized author, presenter, and practitioner who specializes in uniting teachers, administrators, and support staff to transform schools by implementing response to intervention and professional learning communities.

Maria Nielsen

Maria Nielsen

Maria Nielsen

Maria Nielsen, educational speaker and author, specializes in supporting teachers and administrators in the areas of PLCs, RTI, school culture, curriculum design, the highly engaged classroom, and assessment systems. Her life’s work is to help schools build successful systems to ensure high levels of student learning.

Regina Stephens Owens

Regina Stephens Owens

Regina Stephens Owens

Regina Stephens Owens, EdD is an internationally recognized presenter and practitioner who specializes in creating a culture of connectivity and collaboration while utilizing systems thinking.

Julie A. Schmidt

Julie A. Schmidt

Julie A. Schmidt

Julie A. Schmidt recently retired as superintendent of schools for Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 in Illinois. The district began its professional learning community (PLC) journey 22 years ago, and all seven schools have been recognized as Model PLC at Work® schools. Woodlawn Middle School in District 96 was the 2018 DuFour Award winner.

Sarah Schuhl

Sarah Schuhl

Sarah Schuhl

Sarah Schuhl specializes in professional learning communities, mathematics, assessment, school improvement, and RTI. She has been a secondary mathematics teacher, high school instructional coach, and K–12 mathematics specialist.

Schedule

On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Open Throughout Event

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Download the detailed agenda and summaries

Monday, July 24th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote
9:45–10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15–11:45 a.m. Breakouts
11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:15–2:45 p.m.

Breakouts

2:45–3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15–4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion

Tuesday, July 25th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote
9:45–10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15–11:45 a.m. Breakouts
11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:15–2:45 p.m.

Breakouts

2:45–3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15–4:15 p.m. Team Time

Wednesday, July 26th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Breakouts

9:30–10:00 a.m. Break
10:00–12:00 p.m.

Keynote

Accommodations

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

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. 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.

Parking Information: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center parking information

All rates are per day and subject to change.

Hotels

Primary Hotel

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter

101 Bowie St
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.223.1000

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $229 per night
Deadline: June 30, 2023

Online reservations

Alternate Hotel 1

San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk

889 E Market St
San Antonio, TX 78205
210.224.4555

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $229 per night
Deadline: June 30 2023

Online reservations

Venue

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

900 East Market Street

San Antonio, Texas

Hear from our attendees

Event Reviews

“This conference was genuinely the best I have ever attended. I received so much information that I will definitely be using this summer to plan for the upcoming school year.”

Nancy Kahn, principal, Caney Creek High School, Texas

“AWESOME . . . I can’t wait to come again!”

Christine J. Zessin, teacher, Epps Island Elementary School, Texas

“Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity. I have been to many conferences but never to one in which I have gained so much.”

Terry Wright, instruction specialist, Klein Independent School District, Texas

“Thank you so much for the excellent refresher on why I became an educator in the first place. It isn’t about working harder. It is all about teachers working together and being smarter and more deliberate about student learning.”

Ben Johnson, teacher, Edgewood Independent School District, Texas

“This was one of the best workshops I have attended. The organization and flow of the presentations were excellent. The information was relevant and real. It was evident that the presenters had relevant experience and love for children. Their enthusiasm was catching!”

Kay McClure, teacher, Sulphur Springs Independent School District, Texas

“This conference was the most valuable professional development I have ever experienced. I was actively engaged in each session thanks to the hands-on approach of the presenters, and I left with the tools I need to develop the professional learning community on my campus.”

Vanessa Reyes, principal, Rayburn High School, Texas

More details

Additional Information

Product code: CFF730


Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

You will receive a certificate of participation six weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.


On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Discounts

  • 30% off 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources
  • On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event

Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Marzano Resources product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google and Samsung Pay onsite. Continental US only.


Included with your registration

Learning by Doing

Learning by Doing

The third edition of this comprehensive action guide includes new strategies, tools, and tips for building high-performing professional learning communities. Use the PLC process to establish effective teaching methods, curriculum development, and assessment strategies specific to your school or district.

AllThingsPLC Magazine Single Event Issue

AllThingsPLC Magazine Single Event Issue

AllThingsPLC Magazine is a must-have for emerging and veteran professional learning communities (PLCs). Each issue includes PLC research, inspiration, fixes, how-tos, and more.

Event Notebook

Event Notebook

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.

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