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PLC at Work Institute®
PLC at Work Institute®
Kansas City, Kansas | December 1–3, 2025
Day 1
Monday, December 1st
Monday, December 1st
6:30–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom 2501 C
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—All In! Digging Deeper Into Becoming a True Professional Learning Community
Keynote—All In! Digging Deeper Into Becoming a True Professional Learning Community
Mike Mattos
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Jason A. Andrews—Building a Culture of Collective Responsibility to Support Every Student
Jason A. Andrews—Building a Culture of Collective Responsibility to Support Every Student
Location: 2502 A
Tim Brown—Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Motivation Through Reflection and Goal Setting
Tim Brown—Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Motivation Through Reflection and Goal Setting
Location: 3501 C
Luis F. Cruz—Breaking Through the Initialisms: Connecting PLC and RTI to Ensure High-Quality Learning for Every Student
Luis F. Cruz—Breaking Through the Initialisms: Connecting PLC and RTI to Ensure High-Quality Learning for Every Student
Location: 2502 B
Mike Mattos—Are We a Group or a Team?
Mike Mattos—Are We a Group or a Team?
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
Anthony Muhammad—Collaboration Is a Lifestyle, Not a Meeting!
Anthony Muhammad—Collaboration Is a Lifestyle, Not a Meeting!
Location: 2505 A
Maria Nielsen—Engagement Strategies to Keep the Pulse on Student Learning
Maria Nielsen—Engagement Strategies to Keep the Pulse on Student Learning
Location: 2503 AB
Regina Stephens Owens—The Why Effect: Intentional Systems Drive Inspirational Cultures
Regina Stephens Owens—The Why Effect: Intentional Systems Drive Inspirational Cultures
Location: 2505 B
Geri Parscale—Collaborative Excellence: Harnessing the Power of the Instructional Cycle in PLCs
Geri Parscale—Collaborative Excellence: Harnessing the Power of the Instructional Cycle in PLCs
Location: 3501 A
Eric Twadell—Social and Emotional Learning in a PLC at Work
Eric Twadell—Social and Emotional Learning in a PLC at Work
Location: 3501 D
11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Jason A. Andrews—From Cooperation to Collaboration: Building Highly Effective Teams in a PLC
Jason A. Andrews—From Cooperation to Collaboration: Building Highly Effective Teams in a PLC
Location: 2502 A
Tim Brown—Becoming World Class: Steps, Processes, and Tools for Getting on the Same Page
Tim Brown—Becoming World Class: Steps, Processes, and Tools for Getting on the Same Page
Location: 3501 C
Luis F. Cruz—Tweaking the PLC Process to Support Emergent Bilingual Students
Luis F. Cruz—Tweaking the PLC Process to Support Emergent Bilingual Students
Location: 2502 B
Mike Mattos—MTSS and PLCs: Leveraging Collaboration to Effectively Intervene
Mike Mattos—MTSS and PLCs: Leveraging Collaboration to Effectively Intervene
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
Anthony Muhammad—Moving From PLC Lite to PLC Right!
Anthony Muhammad—Moving From PLC Lite to PLC Right!
Location: 2505 A
Maria Nielsen—The 15-Day Challenge: Simplify and Energize Your PLC at Work
Maria Nielsen—The 15-Day Challenge: Simplify and Energize Your PLC at Work
Location: 2503 AB
Regina Stephens Owens—Data Discussion for Instructional Leaders: From Data to Design to Demonstration of Learning
Regina Stephens Owens—Data Discussion for Instructional Leaders: From Data to Design to Demonstration of Learning
Location: 2505 B
Geri Parscale—Empowering Success: Strategies for Linking PLCs With SPED Through Informative Collaboration and Impact
Geri Parscale—Empowering Success: Strategies for Linking PLCs With SPED Through Informative Collaboration and Impact
Location: 3501 A
Eric Twadell—Using AI Tools to Facilitate Better Teaching and Learning
Eric Twadell—Using AI Tools to Facilitate Better Teaching and Learning
Location: 3501 D
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Keynote—Shared Responsibility: Leadership and Culture in Advancing the PLC Journey
Keynote—Shared Responsibility: Leadership and Culture in Advancing the PLC Journey
Jason A. Andrews
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom 2501C
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—Transforming School Culture 2.0: Why Culture Is Important Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Keynote—Transforming School Culture 2.0: Why Culture Is Important Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Anthony Muhammad
Location: 2501 AB
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Jason A. Andrews—From Resistance to Commitment: Building Ownership of the PLC Process
Jason A. Andrews—From Resistance to Commitment: Building Ownership of the PLC Process
Location: 2502 A
Tim Brown—Using CFAs to Promote and Ensure Learning
Tim Brown—Using CFAs to Promote and Ensure Learning
Location: 3501 C
Luis F. Cruz—PLC Versus PLC Process: The Difference Between PLC as a Noun and a Verb
Luis F. Cruz—PLC Versus PLC Process: The Difference Between PLC as a Noun and a Verb
Location: 2502 B
Mike Mattos—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Secondary Schools
Mike Mattos—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Secondary Schools
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
Anthony Muhammad—"So, How Do We Get Buy-In?" Leveraging the Guiding Coalition to Build Consensus
Anthony Muhammad—"So, How Do We Get Buy-In?" Leveraging the Guiding Coalition to Build Consensus
Location: 2505 A
Maria Nielsen—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools
Maria Nielsen—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools
Location: 2503 AB
Regina Stephens Owens—Cultivating Educator Wellness for Leading and Living the PLC Life!
Regina Stephens Owens—Cultivating Educator Wellness for Leading and Living the PLC Life!
Location: 2505 B
Geri Parscale—Navigating Trauma: Is Your School Ready?
Geri Parscale—Navigating Trauma: Is Your School Ready?
Location: 3501 A
Eric Twadell—Evidence-Based Grading: Five Stages to Transform Grading Practices
Eric Twadell—Evidence-Based Grading: Five Stages to Transform Grading Practices
Location: 3501 D
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Jason A. Andrews—Turning Missteps Into Milestones: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the PLC Process
Jason A. Andrews—Turning Missteps Into Milestones: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the PLC Process
Location: 2502 A
Tim Brown—Becoming World Class: Steps, Processes, and Tools for Getting on the Same Page
Tim Brown—Becoming World Class: Steps, Processes, and Tools for Getting on the Same Page
Location: 3501 C
Luis F. Cruz—Breaking Through the Initialisms: Connecting PLC and RTI to Ensure High-Quality Learning for Every Student
Luis F. Cruz—Breaking Through the Initialisms: Connecting PLC and RTI to Ensure High-Quality Learning for Every Student
Location: 2502 B
Mike Mattos—Behavior Solutions: Using the PLC at Work Process to Teach Essential Behaviors
Mike Mattos—Behavior Solutions: Using the PLC at Work Process to Teach Essential Behaviors
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
Anthony Muhammad—Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change
Anthony Muhammad—Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change
Location: 2505 A
Maria Nielsen—Elementary ELA High-Leverage Strategies for Reading and Writing on Grade Level
Maria Nielsen—Elementary ELA High-Leverage Strategies for Reading and Writing on Grade Level
Location: 2503 AB
Regina Stephens Owens—Small Schools and Singletons: Wired by Rigor, Relevance, and Results
Regina Stephens Owens—Small Schools and Singletons: Wired by Rigor, Relevance, and Results
Location: 2505 B
Geri Parscale—Collaborative Excellence: Harnessing the Power of the Instructional Cycle in PLCs
Geri Parscale—Collaborative Excellence: Harnessing the Power of the Instructional Cycle in PLCs
Location: 3501A
Eric Twadell—Through New Eyes: Examining the Culture of Your School
Eric Twadell—Through New Eyes: Examining the Culture of Your School
Location: 3501 D
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Team Time—Presenters aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Team Time—Presenters aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom 2501 C
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Jason A. Andrews—From Resistance to Commitment: Building Ownership of the PLC Process
Jason A. Andrews—From Resistance to Commitment: Building Ownership of the PLC Process
Location: 2502 A
Tim Brown—Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Motivation Through Reflection and Goal Setting
Tim Brown—Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Motivation Through Reflection and Goal Setting
Location: 3501 C
Luis F. Cruz—All Done—Now What? Turning Your PLC Institute Experience Into Action at Your Site
Luis F. Cruz—All Done—Now What? Turning Your PLC Institute Experience Into Action at Your Site
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
Mike Mattos—Guiding Principles for Principals: Tips and Tools for Leading the PLC at Work Process
Mike Mattos—Guiding Principles for Principals: Tips and Tools for Leading the PLC at Work Process
Location: 2502 B
Anthony Muhammad—We Are Ready for PLC Greatness! How Do We Go Back and Convince Others to Join In?
Anthony Muhammad—We Are Ready for PLC Greatness! How Do We Go Back and Convince Others to Join In?
Location: 2505 A
Maria Nielsen—The 15-Day Challenge: Simplify and Energize Your PLC at Work
Maria Nielsen—The 15-Day Challenge: Simplify and Energize Your PLC at Work
Location: 2503 AB
Regina Stephens Owens—The Learning Professional: Coaching Competence, Not Compliance
Regina Stephens Owens—The Learning Professional: Coaching Competence, Not Compliance
Location: 2505 B
Geri Parscale—Navigating Trauma: Is Your School Ready?
Geri Parscale—Navigating Trauma: Is Your School Ready?
Location: 3501 A
Eric Twadell—Evidence-Based Grading: Five Stages to Transform Grading Practices
Eric Twadell—Evidence-Based Grading: Five Stages to Transform Grading Practices
Location: 3501 D
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.
Keynote—Resistance to PLC Implementation: How to Confront It and Win
Keynote—Resistance to PLC Implementation: How to Confront It and Win
Luiz F. Cruz
Location: Ballroom 2501 AB
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