PLC at Work Institute®
Pasadena, CA | November 13–15, 2024
Day 1
Wednesday, November 13th
6:30–8:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Pre-Function 1
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—Building the House Where All Can and Will Learn: The Foundations of a Professional Learning Community
Heather Friziellie
Location: Richardson Ballroom
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
Tim Brown—Building a Commitment to Learning in Students
Location: E212
Scott Carr—What’s So Essential About Essential Standards?
Location: E220E
Erika Chapa—Implementing Effective Interventions Based on the Science of Reading
Location: E218
William M. Ferriter—Collaborative Tools for Learning Teams in a PLC at Work
Location: E219CD
Heather Friziellie—Cultivating Educator Wellness for Leading and Living the PLC Life!
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Michael J. Maffoni—Transforming PLCs in High-Needs Schools Through Strategic Action
Location: E220CD
Anthony Muhammad—Collaboration Is a Lifestyle, Not a Meeting!
Location: E219AB
Jamie Nino—Unlocking the Power of Student Learning Communities
Location: E220AB
Sarah Schuhl—Acceleration: It Takes a Team!
Location: E217
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Tim Brown—How to Build Student Ownership, Motivation, and Efficacy Through the Four Questions of a Collaborative Team
Location: E212
Scott Carr—Finding Time for Intervention
Location: E220E
Erika Chapa—Social-Emotional Learning and Self-Awareness in English Learners
Location: E218
William M. Ferriter—You Can Learn! Building Student Ownership, Motivation, and Efficacy With the PLC at Work Process
Location: E219CD
Heather Friziellie—Yes We Can! Moving Beyond Labels Through the Partnership Between General and Special Educators
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Michael J. Maffoni—The Five Keys to Effective Team Meetings: Keeping Focused on the Right Work
Location: E220CD
Anthony Muhammad—Transforming School Culture: New Insights
Location: E219AB
Jamie Nino—Aiming to Hit the Target: Why a Guaranteed Viable Curriculum Is So Important for Learning
Location: E220AB
Sarah Schuhl—Coaching Teams and Teachers in a PLC at Work
Location: E217
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Session—Assessment Is the Engine!
Tom Schimmer
Location: E220
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Concurrent Session—Panel Discussion—Presenters answer your most pressing questions.
Location: Richardson Ballroom
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Pre-Function 1
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—The Way Forward: PLC at Work and the Bright Future of Education
Anthony Muhammad
Location: Richardson Ballroom
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
Tim Brown—Developing Shared Leadership: Forming Your Guiding Coalition
Location: E212
Scott Carr—Creating a Culture of Celebration
Location: E220E
Erika Chapa—Answering the Four Critical Questions Through an EL Lens
Location: E218
William M. Ferriter—Using AI Tools to Facilitate Better Teaching and Learning
Location: E219CD
View a recording of this session from a previous institute with Eric Twadell.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11153239?share=copy
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Heather Friziellie—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools
Location: E219AB
Michael J. Maffoni—Energize Your Teams: Coaching Collaborative Teams From Next Practice to Best Practice
Location: E220CD
Anthony Muhammad—From PLC Lite to PLC Right!
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Jamie Nino—The Pathway to Excellence: High-Quality Common Formative Assessments
Location: E220AB
Sarah Schuhl—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Secondary Schools
Location: E217
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
Tim Brown—Grading: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Location: E212
Scott Carr—Finding Time for Intervention
Location: E220E
Erika Chapa—Social-Emotional Learning and Self-Awareness in English Learners
Location: E218
William M. Ferriter—Small Schools and Singletons: Structuring Meaningful Professional Learning Teams for Every Teacher
Location: E219CD
Heather Friziellie—The Conundrum: Balancing Life and Leadership
Location: E219AB
Michael J. Maffoni—Transforming PLCs in High-Needs Schools Through Strategic Action
Location: E220CD
Anthony Muhammad—Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Jamie Nino—Aiming to Hit the Target: Why a Guaranteed Viable Curriculum Is So Important for Learning
Location: E220AB
Sarah Schuhl—Every Student Can Learn Mathematics: The Question Is Not If but How
Location: E217
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Team Time—Presenters aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Location: Richardson Ballroom
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Pre-Function 1
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
Tim Brown—Grading: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Location: E212
Scott Carr—Creating a Culture of Celebration
Location: E220E
Erika Chapa—Implementing Effective Interventions Based on the Science of Reading
Location: E218
William M. Ferriter—Making Differentiation Doable
Location: E219CD
Heather Friziellie—Braving Difficult Conversations
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Michael J. Maffoni—Energize Your Teams: Coaching Collaborative Teams From Next Practice to Best Practice
Location: E220CD
Anthony Muhammad—Building Commitment and Overcoming Frustration on Your PLC Journey
Location: E219AB
Jamie Nino—Unlocking the Power of Student Learning Communities
Location: E220AB
Sarah Schuhl—Creating Common Assessments for Team and Student Learning
Location: E217
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.
Keynote—How to Make Our Promise a Reality
Tim Brown
Location: Richardson Ballroom
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