1. I N N O V A T I V E
I M P A C T F U L I N S I G H T F U L
I N S P I R I N G
The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
February 3–5
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Convention Center

2. The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
Absolutely loved this
conference and what it has
done for me as an educator.
—Laurie Cunningham, teacher,
Star Valley Middle School, Wyoming
Summit participant, 2015
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.

3. 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
The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
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.

4. The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
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
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

5. The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
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
Richard DuFour
Common Formative Assessments: The Lynchpin of the PLC Process
Getting Started: Building Consensus and Responding to Resisters
Rebecca DuFour
Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools
Lights, Camera, Action! Setting the Stage for PLC Success 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?
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 Brown
Student Data Notebooks: Developing Ownership, Motivation,
and a Growth Mindset
Luis F. Cruz
Professional Learning Communities: A Means for Eliminating the
Achievement Gap
Douglas Fisher
Learning Words, Inside and Out
Thomas R. Guskey
Effective Grading Policies and Practices—a Q&A
Timothy D. Kanold
Your K–12 PLC Mathematics Focus: Instruction, Assessment, and Tasks
Anthony Muhammad
Mindsets 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

6. The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
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
Register today!
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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
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Phoenix, AZ 85004
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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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I N N O V A T I V E
I M P A C T F U L
I N S P I R I N G
The Summit on PLC at Work
TM
February 3–5
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Convention Center