What does it take to move a PLC from compliance to true commitment? In this interactive session, explore a structured PLC model that drives collaboration, where teachers co-plan, refine instruction with coaching support, and lead meaningful PLC conversations. Participants will examine a practical planning document and PLC agenda aligned to data analysis, AVID strategies, Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), and gradual release. Through authentic examples and discussion, you’ll see how this approach builds teacher efficacy, streamlines workload, and improves student outcomes. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and a replicable system that drives instructional consistency, builds capacity, and fosters a strong sense of belonging among teachers.
Middle schools face increasing demands to meet diverse academic needs while also supporting students’ social-emotional growth. This session, designed for administrators and instructional specialists, will highlight how our middle school designed and implemented Thrive Time, a daily, embedded block within the master schedule that provides structured academic intervention, enrichment opportunities, and relationship-building experiences for all students. Participants will learn how Thrive Time was developed as a schoolwide system rather than a standalone intervention. The session will walk through the foundational structures that ensure consistency and effectiveness across classrooms, including things like student-focused interventions, daily materials, choice boards, and school-wide AVID strategies.
