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Schools and districts from across the globe are transforming their classrooms—and so can you! Our experts have partnered with passionate educators worldwide to make a major impact on teaching and learning. But don't take our word for it. Browse the inspiring stories below to get a firsthand glimpse of their amazing success. Convinced by our evidence? Click below to start a conversation with your local director of educational partnerships.
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Model PLC at Work® and Blue Ribbon Schools
NATIONWIDE
Over the span of three years, 18 schools across the nation have earned both the Model PLC at Work® status and recognition as a Department of Education Blue Ribbon School.
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Evidence of Excellence Catalog
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We've curated a collection of success stories from schools and districts throughout the country! Browse these pages to find real stories from educators like you who are committed to the continuous journey of school improvement. You'll also discover which resources and PD services they've found most useful along the way. Download, share, bookmark, and reference. This is your guide to what works in education.
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Assessment
Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
IEP reading scores increased from 62.3 percent in 2003 to 81.8 in 2012. IEP math scores increased from 66.9 percent in 2003 to 87.7 in 2012.
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Mildred M. Hawk Elementary School
CORINTH, TEXAS
The pass rate for third-grade math rose 18% in just two years.
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Moriarty Elementary School
MORIARTY, NEW MEXICO
Overall student proficiency in reading increased from 35% to 57% in the 2014–15 school year.
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Rutland High School
RUTLAND, VERMONT
For the past five years, reading scores have been consistently at or above state averages.
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Beyond Labels
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
By implementing strategies from Beyond Labels professional development, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School achieved better results for students. For example, third-grade students showed a 30% increase in math growth and 44% increase in literacy growth in just one year.
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DNA Mathematics
Hacienda La Puente United School District
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
After working with Solution Tree’s mathematics experts, the percentage of students meeting or exceeding mathematics standards increased from 31% to 38% in just three years.
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Saint Paul Public Schools
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Saint Paul Public Schools transformed its mathematics practices to address the needs of its diverse learners through DNA Mathematics and the TQE process.
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Mathematics at Work™
Anoka-Hennepin School District
ANOKA, MINNESOTA
Student proficiency in mathematics more than doubled from 2005–06 to 2012–13
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Clark County School District
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
“After two years of mathematics-specific professional development, many district schools have exceeded student performance expectations and reached new levels of achievement.”
–Jhone Ebert, assistant superintendent and chief technology officer, Clark County School District
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–Jhone Ebert, assistant superintendent and chief technology officer, Clark County School District
Emily Gray Junior High School
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Emily Gray Junior High School embraced the data-driven strategies and collaborative framework of Mathematics at Work™, resulting in a 25% increase in student common formative assessment scores.
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Kenwood Elementary School
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
After just one year of working with the basic tenets of Mathematics at Work™, Kenwood Elementary doubled in overall mathematics proficiency.
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Newhall School District
VALENCIA, CALIFORNIA
For three years, Newhall School District witnessed continued growth in English and Mathematics proficiency across all grades through the PLC at Work process.
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Phoenix Union High School District
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
From 2003 to 2013, ninth-grade students enrolled in below grade-level mathematics fell from 60% to 2%. Ninth-grade students enrolled in geometry and higher-level courses nearly doubled during that time.
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PLC at Work®
Amarillo High School
AMARILLO, TEXAS
The mathematics growth score went from 36 in 2021 to 60 in 2023, and the English language arts/reading score went from 70 in 2021 to 80 in 2023.
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Bartow County College and Career Academy
CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
As a result of the collaborative work of the Academy’s health science teachers, the student pass rate on the National Healthcareer Association exam rose from 15% to 81%.
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Camden Fairview High School
CAMDEN, ARKANSAS
Through the adoption of the PLC at Work® process, Camden Fairview High School achieved its highest-ever graduation rate, with 91% of students successfully completing their senior year.
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Clear Lake Community School District
CLEAR LAKE, IOWA
Because of the trust and foundation they have in the PLC process, Clear Lake CSD in northern Iowa transitioned through the pandemic with minimal disruption and have even discovered an accelerated pathway for students to thrive through expert advice from Solution Tree.
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École Mission Senior Secondary School
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
École Mission Senior Secondary School met the challenges of a school district reconfiguration, graduating more students and increasing AP performance.
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Esther Starkman School (K–9)
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA
Esther Starkman School met the diverse needs of its students in grades K–9 by taking collective responsibility for the success of each learner.
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Fairdale High School
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
The percentage of college- and career-ready students, as measured by the ACT, rose from 9 to 34.7 in just three years.
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Fern Creek High School
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
Using PLC at Work® and RTI at Work™ processes, Fern Creek High School increased its test scores from the state’s bottom 10% to the 76th percentile of all students within five years.
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Golden Hills Elementary School
BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
After following the PLC process, Golden Hills Elementary School more than doubled its growth percentage in math, increasing by 28% compared to years prior.
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Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Middle School
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Principal Bo Ryan relied on books and videos to build a true professional learning community with his new staff. They now share a relentless focus on helping all students achieve at high levels.
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Harrison Trimble High School
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
With three and a half years of the PLC at Work® process under their belt, boosting student achievement through teacher collaboration, Harrison Trimble High School gained recognition as a Model PLC at Work School.
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Hot Springs Junior Academy
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
After its hard work and dedication to the PLC at Work® process, Hot Springs Junior Academy earned Model PLC at Work status, along with High Reliability School Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifications.
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Lake County Schools
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Lake County Schools experienced decreases in student achievement that were less than the state average in many areas during school shutdowns due to the pandemic. In addition, math achievement saw an increase in the number of subgroups performing above the state average.
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Lake Hamilton Junior High
PEARCY, ARKANSAS
As a result of introducing the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process into the daily work of staff, student achievement scores grew substantially and Lake Hamilton Junior High rose from a C to a B school.
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Lincoln Heights Middle School
MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE
Lincoln Heights Middle School holds the distinction of being the first DuFour and Eaker Ambassador Model PLC at Work® school. During implementation of the professional learning communities (PLC) process, students achieved impressive proficiency rates, with scores on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) rising by as much as 265%.
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Mason Crest Elementary
ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA
Mason Crest Elementary used the PLC at Work® framework to build a culture of collaboration and ensure high levels of learning for all.
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Minnieville Elementary School
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA
Minnieville Elementary School used the PLC at Work® process to address ethnic, linguistic, and economic changes to its student population, as well as to meet and exceed changing standards from the state.
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Montezuma Community Schools
MONTEZUMA, IOWA
With a student enrollment of only 539, this rural district is the smallest to become a Model PLC at Work® district.
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Pasadena Independent School District
PASADENA, TEXAS
In three years, the percentage of students in grades 9–12 who achieved mastery in algebra rose from 75% to 90%.
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Sanger Unified School District
SANGER, CALIFORNIA
From 2005 to 2012, student scores on the California Academic Performance Index (API) increased from 702 to 822. For EL students, the scores increased from 636 to 772.
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Seneca High School
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
In just two years, Seneca High School rose to the 42nd percentile of all schools in the state after being in the bottom 5th percentile.
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Southeast Polk Community School District
PLEASANT HILL, IOWA
After working with Solution Tree, Mitchellville Elementary School, a Title I school serving a high-poverty community, received an “Exceptional” rating in the Iowa School Performance Profiles.
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St. Andrews School
ST. ANDREWS, MB, CANADA
St. Andrews School used the PLC at Work® process to provide staff with more time to collaborate, improve data collection practices, and increase student reading scores year-over-year.
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Tongue River Elementary School
RANCHESTER, WYOMING
One cohort of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch showed continuous improvement in English and mathematics from third through fifth grade. Percent proficiency increased 29 percent in English and 284 percent in math.
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U.S. Grant High School
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
In less than four years, U.S. Grant went from failing to meet student testing standards to nearly acing the state's A–F report card.
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Woodbine Community School District
WOODBINE, IOWA
In the 2020–2021 school year, the profi ciency of all Woodbine eighth graders was 15% higher in English than that of eighth graders statewide, 6% higher in mathematics, and 18% higher in science.
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Woodlawn Middle School
LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS
Woodlawn Middle School has used the Professional Learning Community process to foster collaboration and ensure high levels of learning for more than 15 years.
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Wyoming Department of Education
WYOMING
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) partnered with Solution Tree to provide professional development to K–12 teachers on the PLC at Work process.
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Priority Schools in a PLC at Work®
Huntsville Elementary School
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
State achievement data has shown an 11% increase in reading, and a 15% increase in mathematics.
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Imogene Garner Hook Junior High School
VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA
Implementing the Priority Schools in a PLC at Work® process for two years helped Imogene Garner Hook Junior High School successfully exit out of Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) status into Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI).
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John Marshall Mid High School
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
State test scores in Algebra 1 rose 25%.
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Lindsey Elementary School
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA
After experiencing learning disruptions caused by COVID-19, the staff at Lindsey Elementary relied on the skills, strategies, and focus they built through Priority Schools in a PLC at Work® to bring their growth data for math and reading to the 99th percentile in most grades.
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March Mountain High School
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Implementing the Priority Schools in a PLC at Work® process for two years transformed March Mountain High School, successfully lifting its designation as a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school.
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Palmer Elementary School
RENO, NEVADA
Palmer Elementary School saw drastic increases to 3rd and 6th grade math and ELA proficiency and closed the achievement gap among disadvantaged students through the PLC at Work® process.
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U.S. Grant High School
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
In less than four years, U.S. Grant went from failing to meet student testing standards to nearly acing the state’s A–F report card.
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RTI at Work™
Catoosa County Public Schools
CATOOSA COUNTY, GEORGIA
Catoosa County Public Schools was named a Model PLC District in 2020 and 12 of its 16 schools have been named Model PLC Schools. The district has also received numerous awards, and its schools have been recognized for their significant gains in student achievement.
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Clinton High School
CLINTON, IOWA
Course failures in English and algebra decreased from 79 students to 17 students in two years.
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Hallsville Independent School District
HALLSVILLE, TEXAS
“As a result of our focus on every student, our district earned the highest accountability rating offered by the state of Texas.”
–Paula Rogers, deputy superintendent and Solution Tree RTI at Work™ associate
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–Paula Rogers, deputy superintendent and Solution Tree RTI at Work™ associate
John F. Kennedy High School
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA
Over a three-year period, and after implementing a systematic, three-tiered system of behavior intervention based on the RTI at Work™ model, John F. Kennedy High School reduced its total number of suspensions by 46%.
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Windsor Central School District
WINDSOR, NEW YORK
The Windsor Central School District enriched student learning and dramatically increased graduation rates by using the RTI at Work™ process to deliver systematic, targeted interventions.
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