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.”

—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. Presenters 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. During 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 assess your progress and identify high-leverage next steps for implementation, 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—a focus on learning, building 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

Regina Stephens Owens

Barbara Phillips

Jeanne Spiller

Hear from our attendees

Schedule

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

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Monday, August 18th

6:30–8:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–9:45 a.m.	Keynote
9:45–10:00 a.m.	Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.	Breakouts
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Lunch (provided)
12:30–2:00 p.m.	Breakouts
2:00–2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15–3:15 p.m.	Keynote

Tuesday, August 19th

7:00–8:00 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–9:45 a.m.	Keynote
9:45–10:00 a.m.	Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.	Breakouts
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Lunch (provided)
12:30–2:00 p.m.	Breakouts
2:00–2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15–3:15 p.m.	Team Time

Wednesday, August 20th

7:00–8:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00–9:30 a.m.	Breakouts
9:30–9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.	Keynote

Accommodations

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

Parking Information:
Hyatt Regency Rochester: Discounted $12 hotel self-parking with in and out privileges.
Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown: Discounted $4.00 hotel self-parking per day with in and out privileges.
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown: Discounted $12 hotel self-parking with in and out privileges.

All rates are per day and subject to change.

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.

Primary Hotel

Hyatt Regency Rochester

125 E Main St
Rochester, New York 14604
585.546.1234

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $179 per night
Deadline: July 25, 2025, or until group rate is sold out

Alternate Hotel 1

Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown

70 State Street
Rochester, New York 14614
585.355.4811

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $165 per night
Deadline: July 17, 2025, or until group rate is sold out

Alternate Hotel 2

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown

155 East Main Street
Rochester, New York 14604
585.232.5000

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $194 per night
Deadline: July 19, 2025, or until group rate is sold out

Event Reviews

"The information was applicable and helped me to leave with some specific goals in mind for the PLC groups I am involved in directly, as well as some ideas for our all PLCs across our district."

Rachel Nichols, Catoosa County School District, Georgia

"The best part of a Solution Tree event is that every single session and keynote is tied together under the umbrella of the topic at hand. It all focuses around PLC—no one goes to a session different than the rest and comes back with left-field ideas or information. The message is tightly delivered and helps us to bring focus to our work as well."

Stacy Winslow, Derry Township School District, Pennsylvania

"The breakout sessions were a great compliment to the larger questions that were posed during the keynote speeches."

Sharonda Frazier, principal, International Community School, Georgia

More Details

Venue

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

123 E. Main St

Rochester, New York

Participation Information

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.

On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Discounts

Buy 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event

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

Additional Information

Product code: CFF832

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

Included with your registration

Learning by Doing

The fourth edition of this comprehensive action guide provides new strategies for leveraging PLC for a highly effective multitiered system of supports, expert-led guidance on school culture, and a deeper discussion on connecting school improvement to the mission of helping all students succeed.

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 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.

PLC at Work® Institute