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INNOVATIVE IMPACTFUL INSIGHTFUL INSPIRING The Summit on PLC at Work TM February 3–5 Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Convention Center

Transcript of Summit Brochure

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I M P A C T F U L I N S I G H T F U L

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The Summit on PLC at WorkTM February 3–5

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Convention Center

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The Summit on PLC at WorkTM

Absolutely loved this

conference and what it has

done for me as an educator. —Laurie Cunningham, teacher,

Star Valley Middle School, WyomingSummit participant, 2015

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A Career-Changing Experience

Get inspired. Be empowered. Join us for three action-packed days, and experience groundbreaking insights, generate fresh ideas,

and explore powerful new solutions to propel your student’s achievement.

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This was the best professional

development event I have ever

attended. It was rich in not only

information but also practical

application. —Dan Decker, superintendent,

Neosho R–5 School District, Missouri Summit participant, 2015

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Go online to view the complete agenda, speaker bios,

and event reviews!

Richard DuFour

In Praise of American Educators . . .

and How They Can Become Even Better

Robert Eaker

Kid by Kid, Skill by Skill: Becoming

a Professional Learning Community

Mike Mattos

When All Means ALL

Tim Brown

Ahas, Amens, and So Whats: Connecting the Big Ideas

of the PLC Process to What We Say About Learning

Timothy D. Kanold

Teaching, Leading, and Living a High-Energy and Well-

Balanced PLC Life

Keynotes

Professional Development to Inspire Results

Our world-renowned experts know what it takes to get meaningful results and have firsthand experience building successful

professional learning communities. No matter where you are on your PLC journey, our keynotes are the inspiration for your school

or district to build and sustain a thriving environment for your students to achieve.

Speakers are subject to change.

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The order of presentations

was planned out perfectly

and provided me with the

right energy to become

excited about teaching

again and excited about the

possibilities for our school.—Rebecca Joslin, teacher,

Gilbert Classical Academy, Arizona Summit participant, 2015

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Rebecca DuFour

First Things First: Building the Solid Foundation of a Professional

Learning Community at WorkTM

Luis F. Cruz

We’re Sold on PLCs but Now What? Understanding the Who and

How of the PLC process

Juli K. Dixon

Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching in a PLC: The Task,

Progression, and Shared Classroom Image

Douglas Fisher

Unstoppable Learning in Your PLC

Thomas R. Guskey

Effective Grading Policies and Practices

Douglas Reeves

Taking Your PLC to the Next Level

A Range of Learning Opportunities

Interested in assessment and grading? Mathematics or literacy? With our concurrent keynotes, you choose what matters most.

Divide your team so members can attend different concurrent keynotes and are able to compare notes later.

Speakers are subject to change.

Concurrent Keynotes

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This is my favorite PD event

of the year. It is essential

to our district’s growth. We

enjoy the team time, and

the presentations are always

excellent and informative. —Amy Dunn, special education director,

Bradford Special School District, Tennessee Summit participant, 2015

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Richard DuFourCommon Formative Assessments: The Lynchpin of the PLC Process

Getting Started: Building Consensus and Responding to Resisters

Rebecca DuFourRaising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary SchoolsLights, Camera, Action! Setting the Stage for PLC Success in Elementary Schools

Robert EakerFriday Night in America: A Commonsense Approach to Improving Student Achievement

A Focus on Learning: What Would It Look Like If We Really Meant It?

Mike Mattos

It’s About Time: Making Time for a Multitiered System of Interventions

It’s About Time: Making Time for Secondary School Interventions

Tim BrownStudent Data Notebooks: Developing Ownership, Motivation, and a Growth Mindset

Luis F. CruzProfessional Learning Communities: A Means for Eliminating the Achievement Gap

Douglas FisherLearning Words, Inside and Out

Thomas R. GuskeyEffective Grading Policies and Practices—a Q&A

Timothy D. KanoldYour K–12 PLC Mathematics Focus: Instruction, Assessment, and Tasks

Anthony MuhammadMindsets and Achievement: Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap

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.

Breakout Sessions

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I loved this event! I have

learned so much and will be

able to take many new and

exciting things back to my

building. —Robyn Elswood, principal,

Sunrise Elementary School, Idaho Summit participant, 2015

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Register today! solution-tree.com/2016PLCSummit

Put Knowledge Into Action

Can’t attend The Summit? Live-stream keynotes and select breakout sessions directly to your district.

Learn more at solution-tree.com/Hybrids

H O T E L

Hyatt Regency Phoenix122 North Second StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004

V E N U E

Phoenix Convention Center100 North Third StreetPhoenix, AZ 85004

Go online for exclusive hotel discounts!

Who should attend the 2016 PLC Summit?

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

• Teachers

• Curriculum and Development Specialists

• K–12 Curriculum Developers

• Superintendents and Assistants

• Curriculum Directors

• Staff Development Directors

• School Board Members

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The Summit on PLC at WorkTM

February 3–5 Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Convention Center

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