We’ve all heard it: Professional learning communities (PLCs) sound good in theory, but in practice, educators question the impact and prefer more time for instruction or lesson planning. During the edLeader Panel “PLCs That Change Instruction: A Data-to-Action Playbook From the Field,” educators from Falling Creek Middle School shared how incredibly powerful PLCs can be when they are grounded in real classroom practice and designed to meet the needs of every learner.
Presented by Ursula Rockefeller, Instructional Designer, Falling Creek Middle School (VA); and Lisa Persinger, Title 1 Math Coach, Falling Creek Middle School (VA)
Moderated by Justin McElwee, Enablement Manager, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
Presented by Kimberly Weaver, STEM and EdTech Coordinator, Olympic Educational Service District 114 (WA); Drea Aguirre, Instructional Coach (Educational Technology), Pathway/CTE/6-12 School Support, Denver Public Schools (CO); and Toni Rose Deanon, Experienced Educator, Current Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Modern Classrooms Project
Presented by Steve Ventura, Former Educator, Current President and Lead Consultant, Advanced Collaborative Solutions
Presented by Steve Sebelski, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Program Design, UnboundEd; and Edwina Woods, Former Educator, Current Curriculum Services Director, UnboundEd
Moderated by Clay Willis, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, UnboundEd
Presented by Dr. David Chiprany, Former Educator, Current Author and Associate, Solution Tree; and Dr. Phillip Page, Former Educator, Current Author and Associate, Solution Tree
Presented by Malika Ali, Former Teacher and District Administrator, Current Chief Innovation Officer, Throughline Learning
As educators, we know the importance of differentiated instruction for students. Each learner comes to the classroom with unique strengths, challenges, and needs.
Presented by Nicole Dimich, Educator, Author, and Associate, Solution Tree; Cassandra Erkens, Education Author and Associate, Solution Tree; and Tom Schimmer, Education Author, Speaker, and Associate, Solution Tree
Presented by Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Gainesville Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Wendy Amato, Chief Academic Officer, K12 Coalition