SolutionsWinter 2014

Student success begins with youExplore our world-class events!

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Advance your expertise Take the first step to PD success

Join leading experts Learn from thought leaders who specialize in providing research-based solutions on the critical topics you care about.

Collaborate with peersNetwork and make connections you can use as resources for a lifetime.

Enhance your instructionDiscover proven strategies and practices you can confidently implement to drive student achievement.

Spark a change Bring a team that will return energized and ready to drive implementation on all that they’ve learned.

Master your goalsKick-start your PD program with events, then follow up with book studies and online courses to bring out the best in your staff.

Share your ideas, tell your stories, and connect with fellow educators!

A life changing experience! Thank you for giving me the confidence to move forward. #atplc

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PLC AT WORKS U M M I T

February 26–28 Phoenix, AZ

Whether you are just beginning to build a PLC or need to

regroup for your next steps, this summit provides practical

knowledge based on the three big ideas that drive a PLC,

delivered by thought leaders who know the process best.

You will return to your school system ready to build staff

capacity to work interdependently within high-performing

collaborative teams committed to continuous improvement.

Additional presenters

Michael Fullan

Luis F. Cruz

Douglas Fisher

Timothy D. Kanold

Anthony Muhammad

Regina Owens

Kenneth C. Williams

The journey continues

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Mike Mattos, Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, and Robert Eaker

Advance your expertise

K E Y N OT E S

• RebeccaDuFour First Things First: Building the Solid Foundation of a

Professional Learning Community at Work™

• RichardDuFour Leaders Wanted: Keys to Effective Leadership in Professional

Learning Communities at Work™

• RobertEaker Kid by Kid, Skill by Skill: Being a Teacher in a Professional

Learning Community

• MichaelFullan Leadership: Maximizing Impact

• MikeMattos More Powerful Than Poverty

Exploresessionsonline!

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PLC AT WORKI N S T I T U T E S

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Build school culture where learning thrives

The Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process

is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy

for sustained, substantive school improvement. You’ll delve

deep into the three big ideas of a PLC—focus on learning,

build a collaborative culture, and results orientation—to

gain specific, practical, and inspiring strategies. These

institutes give you and your team the knowledge and tools

to transform your school or district into a place where all

students learn at high levels.

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June 2–4 Las Vegas, NV

June 5–7 St. Charles, MO*

June 11–13 Minneapolis, MN

June 17–19 Orlando, FL*

July 9–11 Seattle, WA*

July 16–18 San Antonio, TX*

July 29–31 Memphis, TN

August 4–6 Lincolnshire, IL*

August 13–15 Grand Rapids, MI

September 24–26 Anaheim, CA

October 1–3 Tulsa, OK

October 15–17 Denver, CO

November 5–7 Charlotte, NC

Mike Mattos, Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, and Robert Eaker

* Available as a hybrid

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• BuildthecapacityofstafftofunctionasaPLCatWork™.

• UsethePLCatWork™ process to sustain continuous school improvement.

• Developsystemsofinterventionandenrichmentforstudentswho experience difficulty and for those who are already proficient.

• Useevidenceofstudentlearningtoinformandimproveprofessional practice.

• Effectivelyaddressresistancetoengaginginthemostpromisingpractices to improve student learning.

Registerearly—PLCatWork™ Institutes sell out!

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PLC AT WORKH Y B R I D S

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Experience the power of a PLC at Work™ Institute from

the comfort of your own school! Live streaming video

provides dynamic and engaging keynotes, breakouts,

and panel discussions. A PLC at Work™ associate will

be on-site at your school to facilitate discussions, offer

feedback, and personalize the learning experience.

There’s no better opportunity to get your whole team

on board!

Build school culture where learning thrives

Streaming solutions, inspiring collaboration

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Available hybrid events

S T R E A M I N G B E N E F I T S

• Agreatoptionwhenfacedwithtighttravelbudgets.

• Staffwon’thavetosacrificepersonaltimefortravel.

• Allschoolordistrictstaff,ratherthanasmallteam,canparticipate firsthand.

• Anon-sitePLCatWork™ associate will facilitate the event for a personalized experience.

• Gainaccesstoin-demandPLCatWork™ experts who may be unavailable for on-site PD.

•Availablefor160–500attendees.

St. Charles, MO June 5–7 Deadline: April 24

Orlando, FL June 17–19 Deadline: May 6

Seattle, WA July 9–11 Deadline: May 28

San Antonio, TX July 16–18 Deadline: June 4

Lincolnshire, IL August 4–6 Deadline: June 23

Go online to preview what streaming

looks like, investigate costs, and watch

a webinar featuring educators who

have hosted a hybrid successfully!

Learn more!

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Workshops Institutes Summits

Capacity 75–150 500–1,800 2,000+

Days of training 2 2–3 3

Number of presenters 1–2 2–12 4–12

Research-based strategies

Expert guidance

Honest conversations

Panel discussions

Forums

Interactive team training Customizable content

Intensive, topic-specific breakout sessions

Built-in team time Critical support on key

leadership issues

Hybrid events available

Mobile application

On-site bookstore

Workshops Institutes Summits

Find your perfect match

Revitalize your learning approach

Enjoy attending large events featuring

keynote speakers and breakout sessions?

Learn best in intimate, hands-on settings

working closely with presenters? No matter

what your preference, we have what you’re

looking for.

Your team is making

a huge difference in

education. Please keep

up this incredible and

important work. Thank

you so much!”

—Brett Jackman, principal, La Grande Middle School, Oregon

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LEaDERshiP

NOW#leadnow14

Remarkable leadership, remarkable learning results

Whether you are a leader at the district, school, or

classroom level, you will be more effective when you clarify

the work that needs to be done and create the conditions

that allow others to succeed in their specific roles. This

summit will expand your capacity for leadership and help

you contribute to creating reliable systems that drive best

practices in every classroom.

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L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Gainanunderstandingofhowtopromotehighstandardsofachievement for all students.

• Ensurecollaborativelearningthroughsharedleadershipandaccountability.

• Acquiretechniquesforconsensusbuilding,strategicplanning,and vision development.

• Developeffectivesystemsofjob-embeddedprofessionaldevelopment.

• Obtaintools,tips,andtemplatesproventoimpactteameffectiveness and student learning.

Richard DuFour

Rebecca DuFour

Tammy Heflebower

Timothy D. Kanold

Anthony Muhammad

Phil Warrick

Kenneth C. Williams

April 1–3 Las Vegas, NV

Robert J. Marzano

The presenters were

engaging, entertaining,

and presented their

messages with clarity

and passion.”

—Todd Dawson, assistant principal, Snow Canyon Middle School, Utah

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#rtiaw

The key to unlocking powerful interventions

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april29–May1 Toronto, ON

October 27–29 Des Moines, IA

November 19–21 Dallas, TX

Laurie Robinson

Chris Weber

Austin Buffum

Mike Mattos

This conference was

beyond expectations!

I came hoping to learn

strategies to give to

teachers for reteaching and

came away with a vision for

schoolwide team building

and shared responsibility to

ensure all students learn.”

—Beatrice Benjamin, school improvement coordinator,

Taylor School District, Michigan

What does successful response to intervention look like when

all the pieces come together? 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.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Understandthecriticalcomponentsandimplementationofabehavioral RTI system.

• Utilizeasiteleadershipandinterventionteamtosupportschoolwide interventions.

• Designmasterschedulesthatprovidecoreinstruction,interventions, and elective options for students at risk.

• IdentifyeffectiveTier3interventionsforstudentsstrugglingwith reading, writing, number sense, and English language.

• Determinethebestwaystoutilizeschoolwidesupportstaffin the RTI process, including psychologists, counselors, special education teachers, and intervention specialists.

Speakers are subject to change.

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Proven techniques to close learning gaps

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March12–13 Omaha, NE

March19–20 Seattle, WA

April 3–4 Boston, MA

april9–10 San Antonio, TX

May22–23 Prince George, BC

Austin Buffum

Mike Mattos

I felt lost and

overwhelmed, but after

listening to you for two

days I was refreshed,

revived, and ready to go

back to my school! RTI is

an amazing program, and

the way you presented

it made it totally doable.

Thanks!”

—Kim Fairchild, teacher, Terra Centre Elementary School,

Virginia

RTI is not a series of implementation steps to cross off on a

list, but a way of thinking about how educators can ensure

each child achieves success. Learn why paperwork-heavy,

test-score-driven approaches fail—and then learn how

tocreateanRTImodelthatworks.Acquirefouressential

guiding principles—collective responsibility, concentrated

instruction, convergent assessment, and certain access—and

experience a simple process for bringing these principles to

life in your school.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Usethefourguidingprinciplestoguidethinkingandimplementation.

• Buildteamstructuresforcollaboration.

• Defineessentiallearningsinaprogramofconcentratedinstruction.

• Createatoolboxofeffectiveinterventions.

• Developasystemofconvergentassessmenttoidentifystudentsforintervention,determinetheiruniqueneeds,monitor their progress, and revise or extend learning based on their progress.

2-day workshops #stworkshops

Simplifying Response to Intervention

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I N S T I T U T E

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Learn how to work as collaborative teams to develop common

formative assessments. Your team will establish a consistent

way to effectively monitor student learning, respond to results,

implement informed practice, and raise expectations. Leave with

aframeworkforworkinginterdependentlytocreatehigh-quality

assessments and to collect meaningful instructional data that

informs interventions and enrichment planning.

March10–11 Omaha, NE

March17–18 Seattle, WA

April 1–2 Boston, MA

April 1–2 Denver, CO

April 7–8 San Antonio, TX

November 18–19 Boston, MA

Cassandra Erkens

Sarah Schuhl

The presenter’s big picture

was really helpful right

from the outset. Having

day two set up as a series

of very meaningful,

optional workshops paired

with teamwork time was

exactly what our group

needed.”

—Peter Booth, teacher, Champlain Valley Union High School,

Vermont

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Understandtherationaleforusingcommonformativeassessments.

• Learnthecommonformativeassessmentprocessfrombeginning to end.

• Focusonthekeystoaccuratedesignandeffectiveuseofassessments.

• Gainsupportivetools,suchasplanningtemplatesandprotocols.

Building Common Assessments

2-day workshops #stworkshops

Inform your practice with strategic assessments

Angela LaBounty

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Standards assessmentI N S T I T U T E

Driving success in the Common Core classroom

Victoria L. Bernhardt

Thomas R. Guskey

Diane J. Briars

Tim Brown

Cassandra Erkens

Douglas Fisher

Timothy D. Kanold

Robert J. Marzano

Meg Ormiston

Mary Kim Schreck

NicoleVagle

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Schools throughout the nation face a new challenge of

transitioning to the Common Core State Standards. How do

you align current curriculum with these new initiatives? Which

assessments best monitor students’ progress and engage them

inlearning?Foranswerstothesequestionsandmore,we’re

bringing you experts who have worked on the new CCSS for

mathematics and English language arts. You’ll have time to

explore, network, and discover new tools for implementing

practical strategies.

april29–May1 Glendale, AZ

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L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Learnhowtodesignstandards-basedassessmentsthattellyou immediately whether your students are hitting their learning targets.

• Examinehowinstructionandassessmentwillneedtochangein order for students to be successful with the CCSS for mathematics and English language arts.

• Determinehowto“power”theCommonCore.

• Learnthecurrentstatusoftheassessmentconsortia(PARCCand Smarter Balanced), and analyze content-specific implications for your school or district.

• DiscoveraprocesstounpackthenewCCSSanddesignsimple formative assessments.

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CoMMonCoRE

NOW#corenow

July 28–29 Boston, MA

Luis F. Cruz

James W. Cunningham

Juli K. Dixon

Cassandra Erkens

Timothy D. Kanold

LeAnnNickelsen

Transform stress into success. At this empowering event, discover

the promise of learning embedded in the implementation

challenges of the Common Core. Find strategies to successfully

prepare students and staff for high-stakes testing—to persevere

from the first raw results to lasting achievement. You’ll leave

equippedwithtechniquesfortacklingspecificrequirementsfor

English language arts and mathematics; collaborating with peers

on work that really impacts learning; reaching English learners;

enlisting parental support; and measuring student progress every

step of the way.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Aligncurriculumdesign,resourceselection,instruction,andassessment to ensure college and career readiness.

• Gainup-to-dateinformationonthePARCCandSmarterBalanced assessments.

• Acquirestrategiesproventohelpstudentsdevelopcriticalthinking skills.

• Examineandtryhighlyengagingreading,vocabulary,andwriting strategies.

• MakesenseofteachingfordepththroughtheStandardsforMathematical Practice.

• Learnhowtoidentifyandadapttasksforcognitivedemand.

Deeper implementation, stronger results

All the presenters are

knowledgeable and

engaging. I always leave

Solution Tree events with

materials and ideas I can

bring back and start using

right away.”

—Colleen Roy, teacher, South Meadow Middle School,

New Hampshire

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2-day workshops #stworkshops

Implementing Common Core Standards With Total Instructional Alignment

Plan ahead to ensure a seamless transition from current state

standards to the new Common Core State Standards. Successful

alignment of instruction must begin with teachers developing a

clear and consistent understanding of what students are expected

to learn and sound assessments to determine the effectiveness of

instruction.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Learntoolsandprocessestosuccessfullyunpackandalignthe national Common Core Standards through curriculum, assessment,andqualityinstruction.

• Writeclearlearninggoalsthatarespecific,measurable,andaligned to higher-order thinking.

• Createhigh-qualityassessmentsdesignedtofrequentlymeasure individual student learning progress.

• Exploreverticalandhorizontalteamsthatembedflexiblegrouping and differentiated instructional practices.

• Alignyourschoolsystemasacultureinwhichtime—notlearning—is the variable and standards, curriculum, assessment, and instruction are connected.

Deeper implementation, stronger results

Prepare for smooth and effective implementation

Lisa Carter

I was able to begin

building a plan to start the

rollout of Common Core

Standards. This workshop

provided some extremely

helpful clarity!”

—Laura Wharff, principal, Sylvan Union School District, California

April 7–8 St. Louis, MO

April 14–15 Orlando, FL

April 22–23 San Diego, CA

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2-day workshops #stworkshops

Common Core for English Language Arts

Educators must re-evaluate their practices to align with the rigor

and relevance demanded by the Common Core. The CCSS for

English language arts demand that students learn to justify their

responses with evidence and to read increasingly complex text.

Participants will learn what changes to curriculum are necessary

to meet the standards, gain assessment strategies for developing

student proficiency, and leave with an action plan to ensure

student achievement.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• IdentifytheconceptualshiftsintheCCSSforEnglishlanguage arts.

• Enumeratetheanchorstandardsinreading,writing,speakingand listening, language, and foundational skills.

• Comprehendthecomponentsoftextcomplexity, text-dependentquestions,andclosereading.

• Analyzelessonvignettesandvideosforcompliancewiththekey tenets of the CCSS.

• Evaluateacollaborativeplanningteamprocess,andidentifyareas of strength and need.

March27–28 Sacramento, CA

November 3–4 San Diego, CA

Nancy Frey

Set the stage for student mastery

Host a premier workshop!You’ll experience the excitement of hosting while

providing educators in your area the chance to

improve their practices.

I learned several things I

could take back to my school

and start working on with

my team. I’m not sure I’ve

ever been able to say that

about a workshop. Really

had a good time and am

looking forward to more!”

—Patricia Leatherman, teacher, Washington Elementary School, Oregon

Contactyourdirectorofeducationalpartnerships to learn more.

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Beyond the Common Core Mathematics in a Professional Learning Community

Achieving excellence in mathematics education begins by

understanding the thousands of instruction and assessment

decisions teachers and teacher teams make every year as they

inspirestudentstolearn.Thishigh-energyandcollaborativeK–12

workshop provides teachers, teacher teams, and administrators

with a deeper understanding of the Mathematical Practices,

their impact on daily instruction, and the necessary formative

assessment protocols. You will learn how to develop, unit by

unit, meaningful mathematics instruction and assessment with

the rigor and coherence expected by all states—regardless of

whether they have adopted the CCSS-M.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• ImplementthepowerfulPLCteaching-assessing-learningcycle.

• Useanddesigndailylessonplanningprotocolsthatreflectthe expectations of rigorous, focused, coherent CCSS-aligned mathematics instruction.

• Understandwhyandhowtodevelophighcognitivedemand tasks aligned to the CCSS-M.

• Designandusehigh-qualityunit-by-unitcommonassessment instruments aligned to the CCSS-M.

• Improveyourcollaborativeteamandschoolactionsforresponse to intervention in mathematics.

March25–26 Sacramento, CA April 3–4 Denver, CO

Diane J. Briars

Timothy D. Kanold

Maximize your learning results

Very motivating speaker! I

am ready to meet the PLC

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, math specialist, Tucson Unified School District, Nevada

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Sarah Schuhl

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2-day workshops

Response to Intervention in Math

april9–10 St. Louis, MO

April 16–17 Orlando, FL

April 24–25 San Diego, CA

november20–21 Boston, MA

Darlene Crane

When planning multitiered interventions, students who struggle

withmathematicsoftengetoverlooked.YourK–12mathematics

leadership team will work out a comprehensive approach to

important RTI decisions, determining where holes in learning exist

and how to intervene. This intensive workshop helps educators

gain research-based solutions and processes for designing

intervention plans for all grade levels.

L E A R N I N G O U T C O M E S

• Learnhowtouseassessmentsforuniversalscreeningandbenchmarking in mathematics.

• GainstrategiesspecifictomiddleandhighschoolsforusingRTI in mathematics.

• UnderstandhowdifferentiatedinstructionstrengthensTier1instruction for all grade levels.

• ExaminehowthenewCommonCoreStateStandardsinitiative impacts RTI.

• Seehowotherschoolsinthenationhandleimplementationproblems.

Give every student the opportunity to succeed

The workshop was very

well presented and

professionally done! The

presenters were extremely

knowledgeable and

prepared.” —Jeany Salter, teacher,

Huron Elementary School, South Dakota

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William N. Bender

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Hosted by Mid-Del Public Schools

2-DayWORKSHOPS

VOCABULARY FOR THE COMMON CORE

Understand the difference between general and academic

vocabulary and how learning vocabulary relates to building

background knowledge. This multilayered, interactive workshop

provides teachers with the why and how of learning and

teaching vocabulary and offers concrete strategies for

improving instruction.

February 6–7 Midwest City, OK

ENHANCING THE ART & SCIENCE OF TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY

Preparestudentsforcollegeandcareersuccessinthe21st

century. Learn how to leverage existing technologies—

computers, interactive whiteboards, clickers, laptops, tablets,

and student devices—to enhance instruction and improve

student engagement and achievement.

February 4–5 Midwest City, OK

Robert J. Marzano

Robert J. Marzano

MitziHoback

Diane E.Paynter

SonnyMagaña

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Canadian Events

RTI at WorkTM Institute

Learn how to create a proactive process to identify students who need help, place them in the proper intervention, monitor their progress, revise interventions as needed, and determine when students no longer need additional support.

Transforming School Culture 2-Day Workshop

Learn strategies that address staff cohesion issues and maximize human potential in schools and districts. Explore the root causes of staff resistance to change, and leave with concrete strategies that will improve school culture and lay the foundation for a powerful learning environment.

Simplifying RTI 2-Day Workshop

Learn why bureaucratic, paperwork-heavy, compliance-oriented, test-score-driven approaches fail—and then learn how to createanRTImodelthatworks.Acquirefouressentialguidingprinciples and a simple process for implementation to help your schoolmakeRTIefficient,effective,andequitable.

april29–May1 Toronto, ON

Austin Buffum

Mike Mattos

Laurie Robinson

Chris Weber

April 14–15 Montreal, QC

Anthony Muhammad

May22–23 Prince George, BC

Austin Buffum

Mike Mattos

Learn more about this event on page 9.

Learn more about this event on page 8.

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Speakers are subject to change.

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21st Century Skills 2-Day Workshop

Ensure your students are prepared to step up, both as learners and as the new generation of productive global citizens. Learn teacher-friendly strategies to utilize problem-based learning, clear communication, and metacognitive reflection for inspiring and engaging students.

October 17–18 Vancouver, BC

William M. Ferriter

Cheryl Lemke

Will Richardson

There’s no better way to use your provincial PD day!

Assessment NOW Canada

Quality classroom assessments need to be both accurate and valid in order to provide educators with the information they need to assess student understanding. Explore frameworks for rigor and relevance in assessment design that are fair and motivating to all students.

November 3–5 Victoria, BC

Karen Branscombe

Damian Cooper

Anne Davies

Tom Hierck

Ken O’Connor

Ainsley B. Rose

Gerry Varty

The keynote speakers were top-notch as always

with Solution Tree events! The content presented

was exactly what my school team needed.”

—Jeanne Montigny, principal, L’essor School, Ontario

#asmtnow

L E A R n i n G O u T C O M E S

• Experiencehowtomakecurriculummeaningful,coherent,and relevant.

• Reviewprocessestodesigndifferentiatedinstructionthatisresponsive to students’ needs.

• Developqualityassessmentsthatcandrivelearning.

• Discoveroptionsfordevelopinglocalrigorousandrelevantassessments.

• Learnaprocesstocreateproficiencyscalesandrubrics.

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Featuring Canadian presenters!

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PLC AT WORKH Y B R I D S

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Streaming solutions, inspiring collaborationExperience the power of a PLC at Work™ Institute from the comfort of

your own school! Live streaming video provides dynamic and engaging

keynotes, breakouts, and panel discussions. A PLC at Work™ associate

will be on-site at your school to facilitate discussions, offer feedback, and

personalize the learning experience. There’s no better opportunity to get

your whole team on board!

S T R E A M I N G B E N E F I T S • Agreatoptionwhenfacedwith

tight travel budgets.

• Staffwon’thavetosacrificepersonal time for travel.

• Allschoolordistrictstaff,rather than a small team, can participate firsthand.

• Anon-sitePLCatWork™ associate will facilitate the event for a personalized experience.

• Gainaccesstoin-demand PLC at Work™ experts who may be unavailable for on-site PD.

• Availablefor160–500attendees. Check out page 5 for a list of upcoming hybrid events.

solution-tree.com/HybridsCallyourdirectorofeducationalpartnershipsat800.733.6786 to learn about streaming an institute live to your school.