2017 Summit Brochure

Be part of the #1 PLC at Work™ event for educators February 20–22, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona

I am newly invigorated and excited about developing and implementing PLC work at my school. —Matt Dougall, teacher, Cocopah Middle School, Arizona

Achieve Equity.

Elevate Learning.

Our Promise The Summit on PLC at Work™ is a career-changing learning experience for educators who desire to develop the skills to work in a collaborative community of professionals who believe that all students have the opportunity to learn at high levels. No other professional development event provides this level of access to experts, materials, and the PLC at Work process.

I walked away with a `we can do this’ attitude, and the direction to accomplish it.

—Camala Natay, academic coach, Chinle Unified School District, Arizona

Achieve Equity.

Elevate Learning.

Anthony Muhammad PLC at Work™ champion

Keynotes Rebecca DuFour

Mike Mattos

PLCs at Work™: Lessons Learned and Next Steps

Educational Mythology: The Proven Practices and Brutal Facts of Creating Great Schools

Douglas Fisher

Anthony Muhammad

Assessment-Capable Learners: Inviting Students Into the Process

Leadership Matters: Moving Beyond PLC “Lite” and Nurturing Full Commitment

Robert J. Marzano How the PLC Process Changes at Different Levels of School Reform

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Professional Development That Inspires Results Our world-renowned experts have firsthand experience building successful professional learning communities and know what it takes to get meaningful results. No matter where you are on your PLC journey, our keynotes are the inspiration for your school or district to build and sustain an environment where all students thrive.

Speakers are subject to change.

This is a great conference that I recommend ALL educators attend. —Christie Jo Perez, teacher, South Mountain High School, Arizona

Achieve Equity.

Elevate Learning.

Concurrent Keynotes Tim Brown

Sharroky Hollie

Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Motivation Through Reflection and Goal Setting

Six Ways to Know If You Are Linguistically Responsive

Robert Eaker

Regina Stephens Owens

What Commitments Are You Prepared to Make and—More Importantly—Keep?

The Genius of And: Inspirational Cultures Sustained

by Intentional Systems

Timothy D. Kanold

Douglas Reeves

Your PLC Heartprint: Living a Fully Engaged and Well-Balanced Professional Life!

The Myth Buster’s Guide to Professional Learning Communities

A Range of Learning Opportunities Interested in assessment and grading? Mathematics or literacy? With our concurrent keynotes, you choose what matters most. Deploy your team so members can attend different concurrent keynotes and compare notes later.

Speakers are subject to change.

I love how the presenters are so personable and accessible. —Wanda Kimbrell, executive director of student services, Ben Hill County Schools, Georgia

Achieve Equity.

Elevate Learning.

Rebecca DuFour PLC at Work™ champion

Breakouts Tim Brown • Getting on the Same Page: Establishing Collective Commitments About Learning and Collaboration • Doubling the Speed of Learning: Activating Five Important Keys of Formative Assessment Rebecca DuFour • The Right Work of Collaborative Teams in a PLC • Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools Robert Eaker • Friday Night in America: A Commonsense Approach to Improving Student Achievement • A Focus on Learning: What Would It Look Like If We Really Meant It? Douglas Fisher • Engagement by Design: Mobilizing Relationships, Clarity, and Challenge Sharroky Hollie • Culturally Responsive Academic Vocabulary Development

Timothy D. Kanold • Your K–12 PLC Mathematics Focus: Six Essential Choices That Lead to Great Instruction!

Mike Mattos • Taking Action: Connecting PLCs and RTI • Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Secondary Schools Anthony Muhammad • Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change • Building Culture, Purpose, and Overcoming Frustration on Your PLC Journey Regina Stephens Owens • What Do You Want Students to Learn? Critical Thinking, Cool Technologies, and Global Competencies Douglas Reeves • Great to Greater: How the Best Schools and Systems Keep Getting Better

Essential Training for Teams The strategies and techniques shared during breakouts are transformative and give you the information you need to help your students achieve. Top-notch training from some of the brightest minds in education is designed with you, your team, and your students in mind.

Speakers are subject to change.

It’s powerful and life-changing for a professional. I walked away a new leader. —Linda Chadrick, principal, Arrowwood Elememtary, Colorado

Achieve Equity.

Elevate Learning.

Who should attend?

The Summit is the ideal time to bring your leaders together and align or reaffirm your team’s commitment to implementing and sustaining a professional learning community designed to advance student achievement.

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• Teachers • Curriculum and Development Specialists

HOTEL

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• Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents

Hyatt Regency Phoenix 122 North Second Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

Phoenix Convention Center 100 North Third Street Phoenix, AZ 85004

• Curriculum Directors and Coaches • Staff Development Directors • School Board Members

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Put Knowledge Into Action Can’t attend the Summit? Stream select keynotes and breakouts live to your district.

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