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PLC at Work Institute®
PLC at Work Institute®
Charlotte, North Carolina | July 8–10, 2026
Day 1
Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 8
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
6:30–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Pre-Function
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—All In! Digging Deeper Into Being a True Professional Learning Community
Mike Mattos
Location: Richardson Ballroom
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Tim Brown—Becoming World Class Together: Aligning Instruction, Assessment, and Intervention Through Collective Commitments
Location: E220F
Luis F. Cruz—Breaking Through the Initialisms: Connecting PLC and RTI to Ensure High-Quality Learning for Every Student
Location: E220C
Scot Curran—Intentional Instruction: Making Strategic Choices to Improve Student Outcomes
Location: W205C
Jacqueline Heller—Aligning Instruction and Assessment With Essential Standard Learning Targets
Location: W201A
Brig Leane—The PLC Dashboard: The Leader’s Guide to Implementing and Sustaining the PLC Process
Location: W205A
Mike Mattos—Developing and Supporting High-Performing Teacher Teams
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Anthony Muhammad—All Hands on Deck! Keys to Building a Collaborative Culture
Location: E220A
Regina Owens—The Why Effect 2.0: Intentional Systems Produce Inspirational Cultures
Location: E220E
Jeanne Spiller—The Path to Better Results: Quality Instruction, Focused Teams, and Targeted Supports
Location: W208
11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Tim Brown—Creating Confident Learners Through Effective Feedback
Location: E220F
Luis F. Cruz—PLC Versus PLC Process: The Difference Between PLC as a Noun and a Verb
Location: E220C
Scot Curran—Adult Learning Precedes Student Improvement: Common Challenges for Coaches, Mentors, and Teacher Leaders
Location: W205C
Jacqueline Heller—Assessing and Monitoring Learning in Early Childhood (PreK–2)
Location: W201A
Brig Leane—Coaching Teams: Shifting From “What’s Wrong” to “What’s Next”
Location: W205A
Mike Mattos—The Three Pearls of Effective Interventions
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Anthony Muhammad—Improving Professional Practice to Advance Student Learning
Location: E220A
Regina Owens—From Overload to Impact: A Data Discussion for Educators and Instructional Leaders
Location: E220E
Jeanne Spiller—From Standards to Learning Progressions: Mapping the Path to Mastery
Location: W208
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Keynote—The Power of Shared Leadership
Brig Leane
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Day 2
Thursday, July 9
Thursday, July 9
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Pre-Function
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—Transforming School Culture 2.0: Why Culture Is Important Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Anthony Muhammad
Location: Richardson Ballroom
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Tim Brown—Helping Students Believe They Can: Building Self-Effi cacy Through Refl ection and Goal Setting
Location: E220F
Luis F. Cruz—Embracing English Language Development and Supporting Multilingual Learners With the PLC Process
Location: E220C
Scot Curran—Demystifying Elementary Student Engagement: Clarifying a Complex Concept to Improve Student Learning
Location: W205C
Jacqueline Heller—Transforming Literacy Outcomes in a PLC at Work
Location: W201A
Brig Leane—Classroom and Instructional Management: Foundations for Student Learning
Location: W205A
Mike Mattos—Beyond Study Halls and Special Education: Tackling the Logistics of Secondary Systematic Interventions
Location: W208
Anthony Muhammad—“So, How Do We Get Buy-In?” Leveraging the Guiding Coalition to Build Consensus
Location: E220A
Regina Owens—Your Physical, Mental, and Relational Wellness: Thriving at Work and at Home!
Location: E220E
Jeanne Spiller—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools
Location: Richardson Ballroom
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Tim Brown—Creating Confi dent Learners Through Eff ective Feedback
Location: E220F
Luis F. Cruz—Breaking Through the Initialisms: Connecting PLC and RTI to Ensure High-Quality Learning for Every Student
Location: E220C
Scot Curran—Make Your Data Meaningful: Practical Applications for Educators
Location: W205C
Jacqueline Heller—Communicating and Collaborating on Student Learning Goals
Location: W201A
Brig Leane—Singletons: Finding Meaningful Collaboration When You Are a Team of One
Location: W205A
Mike Mattos—Behavior Solutions: Leveraging the PLC at Work Process to Teach Essential Behaviors
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Anthony Muhammad—Does All Still Mean All? Balancing Professional Obligation and
Location: E220A
Regina Owens—Educators Are Learners, Too! Stop Telling, Start Teaching
Location: E220E
Jeanne Spiller—Leading From the Central Offi ce: Anchor, Amplify, and Accelerate PLC Work
Location: W208
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
Day 3
Friday, June 10
Friday, June 10
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Ballroom Pre-Function
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Tim Brown—Helping Students Believe They Can: Building Self-Effi cacy Through Refl ection and Goal Setting
Location: E220F
Luis F. Cruz—Knowledge Is Not Power Until It Is Applied: Turning Your PLC Institute Experience Into Action
Location: E220C
Scot Curran—Intentional Instruction: Making Strategic Choices to Improve Student Outcomes
Location: W205C
Jacqueline Heller—Transforming Literacy Outcomes in a PLC at Work
Location: W201A
Brig Leane—The PLC Dashboard: The Leader’s Guide to Implementing and Sustaining the PLC Process
Location: W205A
Mike Mattos—Guiding Principles for Principals: Tips and Tools for Leading the PLC at Work Process
Location: W208
Anthony Muhammad—We Are Ready for PLC Greatness! How Do We Go Back and Convince Others to Join In?
Location: E220E
Regina Owens—Your Physical, Mental, and Relational Wellness: Thriving at Work and at Home!
Location: Richardson Ballroom
Jeanne Spiller—All Means All: Mindsets and Moves That Elevate Every Learner
Location: E220A
9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.
Keynote—Courageous Capacity: Sustaining a Culture of Careand Competency
Regina Owens
Location: Richardson Ballroom
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