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FALL 2017–SPRING 2018 EVENTS GUIDE The Summit on PLC at Work™ page 4

PLC at Work™ Institutes page 6

RTI at Work™ Institutes page 10

Leadership NOW page 12

Fall 2017 2-Day Workshops page 14

Spring 2018 2-Day Workshops page 20

More than 36,000 educators will attend one of our events this year—here’s why Learn from leading experts

Experience a fresh perspective

Tim Brown. Mike Mattos. Anthony Muhammad. Rebecca DuFour.

Our events receive rave reviews. Now’s your chance to experience

Timothy D. Kanold. Juli K. Dixon. These are just some of the nationally renowned experts you and your team will learn from at a Solution Tree event.

an inspiring, empowering event firsthand! Visit our website to find an event that provides relevant and immediate outcomes for your team.

Speakers are subject to change.

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earn CEUs that can be applied toward your license renewal. Please check with your local school or district for CEU availability and eligibility.

over! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave with a book and program book full of valuable content to help your team keep the momentum going.

Impact student achievement Your team will acquire foundational knowledge, explore bold new ideas, and gain practical implementation strategies to ensure all students learn at high levels. Go online to explore detailed learning outcomes.

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Phoenix, Arizona | February 20–22, 2018 Join the Greatest Minds in Education in Phoenix, Arizona, February 20–22, 2018

Robert Eaker

Rebecca DuFour

Mike Mattos

Anthony Muhammad

Tim Brown

Timothy D. Kanold

Douglas Fisher

Douglas Reeves

Robert J. Marzano

The Finest Minds. The Most Proven Practices. All in One Place. Achieve equity. Elevate learning. Whether you are beginning your PLC journey or want to reinvigorate your practices, this is a must-attend event. With top-notch training delivered by nationally renowned experts, the Summit will transform the way you think about PLC. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this career-changing event.

• Get up close and personal with PLC at Work™ leaders. • Craft your own experience by choosing from a wide selection of keynotes and breakouts focusing on school culture, instruction, mathematics, and more. • Access educator-approved strategies, tools, and materials. • Share ideas, collaborate, and network with educators from around the globe.

What Educators Say “The coordination of the message and content was extremely valuable. We brought a team of 22 teachers and administrators, all of whom came away energized and empowered with the vision of the PLC model and the research to back it up.” —James Sheldahl, associate superintendent,Yuma Union High School District #70, Arizona

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PLC

AT WORK

I love this institute because it is so motivating and energizing. You can’t help but leave ready to start moving students to higher levels of learning!” —Eilene Ahr, assistant principal, Starke Elementary School, Florida

I N S T I T U T E S

Here’s what you’ll learn Lead the PLC at Work process effectively. • Create a collaborative culture.

The Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. These institutes give you and your team the knowledge and tools to implement this powerful process in your school or district. The program includes keynotes, time for Q & A 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.

• Build consensus for change. • Build the capacity of staff to function as a PLC at Work. • Engage in difficult conversations productively. • Use the PLC at Work process to sustain continuous school improvement.

Create a focus on learning. • Develop systems of intervention and enrichment for students who experience difficulty and for those who are already proficient. • Use evidence of student learning to inform and improve professional practice. • Effectively address resistance to engaging in the most promising practices to improve student learning.

Fall 2017 October 23–25 November 8–10

Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa Events Center

San Antonio, Texas

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

SOLD OUT

2018 June 6–8

Las Vegas, Nevada

Caesars Palace

June 12–14

St. Charles, Missouri

St. Charles Convention Center

June 12–14

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Convention Center

June 18–20

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis Convention Center

July 18–20

Madison, Wisconsin

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

July 24–26

San Antonio, Texas

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

July 30–August 1

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Adali Stevenson High School

Seattle, Washington

Washington State Convention Center

Long Beach, California

Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Palace Convention Center

Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa Events Center

Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia World Congress Center

August 14–16 September 19–21 October 8–10 October 24–26 November 12–14

$689 USD per person $669 USD per person for teams of 5 or more

featuring

Tim Brown

Luis F. Cruz

Mike Mattos

Robert Eaker

Anthony Muhammad

Heather Friziellie

Maria Nielsen

Timothy D. Kanold

Julie A. Schmidt

Presenters are subject to change

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HYBRID EVENTS Let Our Experts Come to You The excitement and learning your team experiences at PLC at Workâ&#x201E;˘ or RTI at Workâ&#x201E;˘ events can be career-changing. Using our live stream or recorded video, your entire team can receive customized training from our experts without ever having to travel from your school or district. This means that even with limited budgets or travel restrictions, all of your educators can participate in one of our live events or our flexible Anytime, Anywhere events.

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How It Works 1

S E L E C T—Choose to stream one of our live events or an Anytime, Anywhere event.

C U S T O M IZE —Work with a Solution Tree representative to schedule your dates, times, and programming.

P R E PA R E—Get your team excited about the training and development, and we’ll work with you on the details.

L O C A L IZE —A hand-selected Solution Tree expert will provide support for your team during your event.

E M P O WE R —Provide your staff with tools to advance their development and your students’ achievement.

How do you know if a hybrid event is right for your school or district? When you want to train large numbers of your staff in the PLC or RTI processes at the same time, a hybrid event is an affordable, effective option. Smaller districts can train large numbers of staff at hybrid events. Larger districts may wish to train new staff and team leaders, who can then disseminate what they have learned to others.

Contact our hybrids team to learn more. 877.247.8270

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I would not have been able to make it to the live event, so having the opportunity to view this presentation from my hometown was phenomenal.” —Hayley Gray, teacher, Gene George Elementary School, Arkansas

Great to be a part from afar, nice to sleep in my own bed, save some school money.” —Mike Huber, assistant principal, Portage Northern High School, Michigan

This was a FANTASTIC way to get to attend the event without actually being there in person.” —Jennifer Denham, curriculum support provider, Del Rey Elementary School, California 888.431.6248

2017 With access to recognized experts, you’ll discover how to lead the RTI process at the site and district levels. Learn how to create a proactive process to identify students who need help, place them in the proper intervention, monitor their progress, and determine when they no longer need additional support.

Louisville, Kentucky

October 26–28

Galt House

Tampa, Florida

November 29–December 1

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza

Here’s what you’ll learn Create a school or district culture that focuses on student learning. • Build a highly effective, collaborative core program. • Focus core instruction on rigorous core curriculum. • Unpack standards into focused student learning targets. • Design, analyze, and utilize common assessments to improve core instruction and guide interventions. • Plan for embedded intervention time. • Engage and empower students in the learning process. • Target interventions to meet individual student needs.

It was so powerful! Excellent speakers, timely topics, and step-by-step directions for improvement . . . what more could I ask for?” —Suzanne Doucet, principal, James Ward Elementary School, Louisiana

Plano, Texas

2018

January 16–18

Plano Event Center

Winnipeg, Manitoba

March 7–9

RBC Convention Centre

Des Moines, Iowa

May 2–4

Iowa Events Center

Understand the critical components and implementation of a behavioral RTI system. • Utilize a site leadership and intervention team to support schoolwide interventions. • Design master schedules that provide core instruction, interventions, and elective options for students at risk.

Austin Buffum

Brian K. Butler

Luis F. Cruz

Sarah Schuhl

François Massé

Nicole Dimich Vagle

Mike Mattos

• Identify effective Tier 3 interventions for students struggling with reading, writing, number sense, and English language. • Determine the best ways to utilize schoolwide support staff in the RTI process, including psychologists, counselors, special education teachers, and intervention specialists. • Use intervention time to extend learning for students who have already mastered grade-level expectations. • Understand the district’s role and responsibilities in the RTI process.

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SolutionTree.com/RTIInstitutes $689 USD per person $669 USD per person for teams of 5 or more

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LEADERSHIP

NOW Get top-to-bottom training on everything from the key elements of effective leadership to techniques necessary for transforming student learning. Ensure collaborative learning through shared leadership and accountability, and gain tools, tips, and templates proven to impact team effectiveness and student learning.

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2017

Las Vegas, Nevada November 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15 Caesars Palace

Rebecca DuFour

Douglas Reeves

Cassandra Erkens

Justin Baeder

Brandon Jones

Regina Stephens Owens

Anthony Muhammad

2018

Las Vegas, Nevada April 11–13 Caesars Palace

Here’s what you’ll learn • Gain an understanding of how to promote high standards of achievement for all students.

Leadership NOW is the best PD

• Acquire techniques for consensus building, strategic planning, and vision development.

I have ever attended! Thank

• Obtain tools, tips, and templates proven to impact team effectiveness and student learning.

you for continuing to provide

• Understand the issues behind resistance and difficult behavior from staff members, and acquire specific strategies to address them. • Discover how to create a collective, rather than individual, leadership focus.

opportunities for leaders to refine their practice.” —Holly Pate, lead instructional coach, McGary Middle School, Indiana

• Experience how to form a collective leadership response to the needs of English learners and other student cohorts who historically have learning challenges. • Discover the essential role of diversity in decision making. • Apply creativity principles to specific needs in your school or district. 888.431.6248

2-DAY WORKSHOPS | FALL 2017 Get 1:1 h it time werts! p x our e

Join Solution Tree’s highly sought-after experts for two days of intensive training. You’ll receive hands-on support and leave with a customized plan for success. But don’t wait too long to register—space is limited.

Collaborative Common Assessments

Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap

Presenter: Cassandra Erkens

Presenter: Anthony Muhammad

October 18–19

San Antonio, Texas

SOLD OUT

Design in Five Presenter: Nicole Dimich Vagle

November 14–15 December 4–5

Lombard, Illinois Seattle, Washington

Grading From the Inside Out Presenter: Tom Schimmer

December 4–5

Toronto, Ontario

Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grade K–Algebra 1

November 16–17 December 4–5

Lombard, Illinois Los Angeles, California

RTI at Work™ Presenter: Mike Mattos

November 15–16 December 6–7

Miami, Florida Los Angeles, California

Starting a Movement: Building Culture From the Inside Out in Your PLC Presenter: Tom Hierck

December 6–7

Toronto, Ontario

Presenters: Juli K. Dixon, George J. Roy

November 13–14

Miami, Florida

On Your Mark Grading Presenter: Tim Brown, Tom Hierck, or Tom Schimmer

October 16–17 December 6–7

San Antonio, Texas Seattle, Washington

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Miami, Florida | November 13–14, 2017 Presenters: Juli K. Dixon and George J. Roy

Focus on mathematics you teach Ideal for all educators—teachers, coaches, administrators, and district leaders—this intensive two-day workshop empowers teams to build a solid foundation of content knowledge for teaching mathematics.

Learning outcomes • Make sense of mathematics for teaching within specific grade bands. • Create a shared vision of effective instruction based on rigorous standards. • Plan for use of the TQE Process in your classroom, school, or district. • Bring a team to take advantage of team time provided throughout the workshop.

What educators are saying “Absolutely phenomenal ... so many applicable items to take back to my school.” —Kjersti Oliver, teacher, Mercer Middle School, Virginia

“Opened my eyes to using different strategies other than what I already use.” —Frank Galvan, intervention TOSA, Norwalk-La Mirada USD, California

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The Annual Conference on

Assessment & Grading

SAVE-THE-DATE

Phoenix, Arizona | October 22–24, 2018 Venue: Phoenix Convention Center - South Building

Past presenters include

Tom Schimmer

Douglas Reeves

Robert J. Marzano

The assessment process should be rewarding for every student and every educator. Join expert practitioners and leaders to discover a comprehensive yet clear path for assessment and grading that empowers teachers and nurtures confident, independent learners.

Here’s what you’ll learn

Thomas R. Guskey

Kim Bailey

Cassandra Erkens

• Explore practical approaches to assessment and grading that promote equitable learning for every student. • Gain a greater, more nuanced understanding of assessment complexities. • Attend keynotes and breakout sessions that fit together to create a clear plan for assessing students.

William M. Ferriter

Chris Jakicic

Sarah Schuhl

Timothy D. Kanold

Douglas Fisher

Nicole Dimich Vagle

• Dive deep into specific assessment and grading topics and challenges. • Access resources and materials that enable individuals and teams to work toward assessment goals in a more focused, consistent way.

Assessment & Grading WORKSHOPS 2017

2-DAY WORKSHOPS

On Your Mark Grading

Design in Five

Presenter: Tim Brown, Tom Hierck, or Tom Schimmer

Presenter: Nicole Dimich Vagle

October 16–17 December 6–7

November 14–15 December 4–5

San Antonio, Texas Seattle, Washington

Lombard, Illinois Seattle, Washington

Collaborative Common Assessments

Grading From the Inside Out

Presenter: Cassandra Erkens

Presenter: Tom Schimmer

October 18–19

2018

San Antonio, Texas

SOLD OUT

December 4–5

Toronto, Ontario

2-DAY WORKSHOPS

Collaborative Common Assessments

Grading from the Inside Out

Presenter: Cassandra Erkens

Presenter: Tom Schimmer and Garnet Hillman or Amanda Stalets

April 3–4 April 9–10 April 23–24

Memphis, Tennessee Centennial, Colorado San Diego, California

March 14–15 March 26–27 April 30–May 1

Salt Lake City, Utah Austin, Texas Minneapolis, Minnesota

Design in Five Presenter: Nicole Dimich Vagle

March 12–13 March 19–20

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Salt Lake City, Utah St. Louis, Missouri

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San Diego, California | December 13–15, 2017 San Diego Convention Center

Led by Solution Tree authors and renowned thought leaders, this unique summit will help you erase inequities in student achievement and inspire meaningful mathematics teaching and learning.

Here’s what you’ll learn • Examine teacher teams’ actions that lead to significant increases in mathematics achievement. Thomasenia Lott Adams

Jennifer Deinhart

Juli K. Dixon

• Learn how to apply the four critical questions of a PLC to improve daily planning and teaching through formative processes. • Use discussion tools and inquiry protocols to unpack essential learning standards, deeply examine grade-level progressions, and effectively use higher-level cognitive demand tasks in class every day.

Timothy D. Kanold

Mona Toncheff

Matthew R. Larson

Sarah Schuhl

• Discover how to become a highly effective collaborative mathematics team.

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AT WORK

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2-DAY WORKSHOP Seattle, Washington | March 28–29, 2018 Orlando, Florida | April 19–20, 2018 Presenters: Timothy D. Kanold and Mona Toncheff or Sarah Schuhl

Master mathematics within the PLC framework Learn how to prepare and develop meaningful mathematics instruction and assessment processes with the rigor and coherence expected by all states.

Here’s what you’ll learn • Acquire a deeper understanding of the formative assessment impact on student learning and classroom instructional practice. • Implement the sustainable elements of the PLC teaching-assessing-learning cycle. • Use and design daily lesson-planning protocols and instruction that reflect the expectations of rigorous, more complex reasoning and highly engaged and efficient student learning experiences.

“I am ready to meet with the teams in my school and develop their skills in the area of looking, analyzing, and making decisions in the best interest of the student.” —Kathryn Zanin, teacher, Tucson Unified School District, Arizona

“I loved the presenter’s energy, positive yet realistic tone, and sense of humor.” —Dustye Muse, teacher, South Gwinnett High School, Georgia

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2-DAY WORKSHOPS | SPRING 2018 Get 1:1 h it time werts! p our ex

Grading from the Inside Out

Collaborative Common Assessments the Solution Tree Assessment Center

Presenter: Cassandra Erkens

Gain tools and protocols for designing quality assessments that enable teams to collect meaningful data and respond appropriately with interventions and enrichments. April 3–4

Memphis, Tennessee

April 9–10

Centennial, Colorado

April 23–24

San Diego, California

Design in Five Presenter: Nicole Dimich Vagle the Solution Tree Assessment Center

Deepen your understanding of formative and summative assessments, and learn how to design assessments that guide instruction, involve students, and communicate learning. March 12–13

Salt Lake City, Utah

March 19–20

St. Louis, Missouri

the Solution Tree Assessment Center

Presenter: Tom Schimmer and Garnet Hillman or Amanda Stalets

This workshop is focused on the practices and processes that will modernize grading and reporting systems to be more aligned to our standards-based instructional paradigm. March 14–15

Salt Lake City, Utah

March 26–27

Austin, Texas

April 30–May 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grade K–Algebra 1 Presenters: Juli K. Dixon and Guy Barmoha or Thomasenia Lott Adams

Build a solid foundation of content knowledge for teaching mathematics and ultimately to extend that knowledge to students through the implementation of the TQE Process (from the Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching series, led by Dixon, Nolan, & Adams, et al., 2016) March 7–8

San Francisco, California

April 9–10

New Orleans, Louisiana

Solution Tree does an amazing job! First-class PD with top-notch presenters. Can't wait for my next Solution Tree event.” —Kyle Palmer, principal, Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Missouri

Making Your Message Meaningful: Presenter Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Presenter: Tammy Heflebower

This two-day training session offers publicspeaking techniques ideal for teacher leaders, keynote speakers, professional development consultants, CEOs, or anyone seeking to enhance presentation and facilitation skills. April 30–May 1

Centennial, Colorado

Mathematics at Work™ Presenters: Timothy D. Kanold and Mona Toncheff or Sarah Schuhl

Learn how to prepare and develop meaningful mathematics instruction and assessment processes with the rigor and coherence expected by all states. March 28–29 April 19–20

Transforming

SCHOOL CULTURE

Seattle, Washington Orlando, Florida

Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap Presenter: Anthony Muhammad

RTI at Work™

Presenter: Austin Buffum or Mike Mattos

Discover how to build and sustain a schoolwide or districtwide RTI program that is efficient, effective, and equitable. March 21–22

St. Louis, Missouri

March 26–27

Seattle, Washington

March 28–29

Austin, Texas

April 5–6

Memphis, Tennessee

April 11–12

Centennial, Colorado

April 11–12

New Orleans, Louisiana

April 17–18

Orlando, Florida

April 25–26

San Diego, California

Starting a Movement

Presenter: Kenneth C. Williams

Discover how to transition to a culture of collective responsibility and plan next steps in your school’s PLC journey. May 2–3

Centennial, Colorado

Recognize the power that educator mindset has on student performance and develop a solid plan for unlocking the potential of every learner. March 5–6 May 2–3

San Francisco, California Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Dallas, Texas | November 15–17, 2017 The Westin Galleria Dallas

Margarita Espino Calderón

Luis F. Cruz

Sharroky Hollie

SAVE THE DATE October 16–18, 2018 City of Industry, California

English learners come to school with diverse talents, experiences, emotional needs, and all levels of family support. Soluciones will empower you and your team to overcome learning gaps and make a positive, lasting difference among this evergrowing student population.

Here’s what you’ll learn • Create a holistic shift in how your school supports ELs. Diane Kerr

Linda Mira

• Gain a deep understanding of how to advocate for multilingual and multicultural practices that improve instruction and feedback. • Learn how to address the unique needs of students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) as well as newcomer students.

Hector Montenegro

Laura Reyes

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• Develop an actionable plan for serving ELs at every grade level and in every subject area. • Determine how to effectively initiate and build relationships with Hispanic and Latino students.

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