Ensure your school district is doing the right work, the right way, for the right reasons. In this highly interactive workshop, Janel Keating will demonstrate how to align the work of every PLC team districtwide—from the boardroom to the classroom.
Discover the four types of teams (and how they can work together) and learn the role the district office plays in supporting successful PLC at Work® implementation and school improvement efforts. You’ll acquire tools and practices to achieve continuous improvement in a top-down, bottom-up cyclical process.
Janel will also highlight the critical role of principals, who lead with the essential standard and four critical questions of learning as their guide. Specific tools for principals will be provided.
Participants will:
- View and examine videos of all four critical teams in the district
- Study real-life examples and artifacts of best practices in action related to collaboration and improving student learning
- Learn how to establish collaboration expectations and evaluate timelines to optimize time and productivity during collaboration
- Discover a process for establishing a districtwide guaranteed and viable curriculum
- Acquire strategies for analyzing student learning and making data-informed decisions
- Work with protocols and templates to move student learning forward
- Uncover the value of team leaders and the school leadership team
- Understand the importance of having a visual districtwide plan and a collaboration calendar that holds everyone accountable and provides the necessary support across the district
- Receive templates for planning and monitoring activities
Learn from leading experts
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Thursday, December 5th
7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
1:00–4:00 p.m. | Presentation |
Friday, December 6th
7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
1:00–4:00 p.m. | Presentation |
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking information: $25 valet daily, $59 valet overnight, $48 self-park 24-hr with no in/out.
Primary Hotel
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto BlvdAustin, Texas 78701
512.397.4600
Discounted Rate: $279/night - single/double
Deadline: November 11, 2024, or until group rate is sold out
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed above, rates will be determined by the hotel.
"Thank you for taking the time, the effort, and the drive to higher student achievement. Your knowledge and insight are much appreciated. Looking forward to further learning, collaboration, and moving the needle forward."
"I enjoyed the workshop and felt treated as a professional. Thank you!"
"The best workshop I have attended. Thank you!"
Venue
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, Texas
Participation Information
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.
Additional Information
Product code: WSG242
Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)
Included with your registration
Leading PLCs at Work® Districtwide
With this leadership resource as a guide, you will learn how to align the work of every PLC team within your district. Inspire professional learning communities to achieve continuous improvement and a guaranteed and viable curriculum for every student.
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.