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PLC at Work Institute®
PLC at Work Institute®
San Antonio, Texas | June 8–10, 2026
Day 1
Monday, June 8
Monday, June 8
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
6:30–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Hemisfair Foyer
Registration
Location: Park View Lobby
8:00–9:45 a.m.
Keynote—More Than a Moment: The Power of Being a PLC
Keynote—More Than a Moment: The Power of Being a PLC
Sarah Schuhl
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Erika Chapa—Skill-Based Reading Interventions to Meet the Needs of Every Learner
Erika Chapa—Skill-Based Reading Interventions to Meet the Needs of Every Learner
Location: Room 213
Michael J. Maffoni—Hope Is Not a Strategy: Monitoring PLCs Without Micromanaging
Michael J. Maffoni—Hope Is Not a Strategy: Monitoring PLCs Without Micromanaging
Location: Room 205
Anthony Muhammad—All Hands on Deck! Keys to Building a Collaborative Culture
Anthony Muhammad—All Hands on Deck! Keys to Building a Collaborative Culture
Location: Room 214A
Rebecca Nicolas—Standard by Standard, Student by Student
Location: Room 212
Maria Nielsen—Show Me What Ya Got: Engagement Strategies to Keep the Pulse on Student Learning
Location: Room 214C
Regina Stephens Owens—The Why Effect 2.0: Intentional Systems Produce Inspirational Cultures
Location: Room 206
Julie A. Schmidt—Next-Level Collaboration: Essential Standards as the Engine
Location: Room 207
Sarah Schuhl—Together We Can Accelerate Student Learning to Grade Level and Beyond
Location: Hemifair Ballroom
Bob Sonju—The Genius in the Room: Leveraging Team Strengths for Collective Learning and Growth
Location: Room 210
11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Lunch (on your own)
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Erika Chapa—Differentiation Through Clarity: Learning Targets That Support Diverse Learners
Erika Chapa—Differentiation Through Clarity: Learning Targets That Support Diverse Learners
Location: Room 213
Michael J. Maffoni—Amplify Your Impact: Coaching Teams for Results
Michael J. Maffoni—Amplify Your Impact: Coaching Teams for Results
Location: Room 205
Anthony Muhammad—Improving Professional Practice to Advance Student Learning
Anthony Muhammad—Improving Professional Practice to Advance Student Learning
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
Rebecca Nicolas—Moving Teams Forward With a Healthy Dose of Data
Location: Room 212
Maria Nielsen—High-Impact ELA Strategies for Elementary Classrooms
Location: Room 214C
Regina Stephens Owens—Educators Are Learners, Too! Stop Telling, Start Teaching
Location: Room 206
Julie A. Schmidt—All Means All: Essential Actions for General and Special Educators to Ensure High Levels of Learning for All
Location: Room 214A
Sarah Schuhl—Math Success for All: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Instruction That Works
Location: Room 207
Bob Sonju—The Leadership Lens: Leadership Actions to Support the Work of Collaborative Teams
Location: Room 210
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Keynote—Right Here, Right Now: The Power of Educators Learning Together
Keynote—Right Here, Right Now: The Power of Educators Learning Together
Bob Sonju
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
Day 2
Tuesday, June 9
Tuesday, June 9
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: Hemisfair Foyer
Registration
Location: Park View Lobby
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: Hemisfair Ballroom
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Erika Chapa—Clarity and Access for Multilingual Learners Through PLC Practices
Erika Chapa—Clarity and Access for Multilingual Learners Through PLC Practices
Location: Room 213
Michael J. Maffoni—Beyond Random Acts of Improvement: Strategic PLC Action Planning
Michael J. Maffoni—Beyond Random Acts of Improvement: Strategic PLC Action Planning
Location: Room 205
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: Room 214A
Rebecca Nicolas—Together We Lead: How Principals and Instructional Coaches Team Up for Lasting Impact
Location: Room 212
Maria Nielsen—The 15-Day Challenge: Simplify and Energize Your PLC at Work
Location: Room 214C
Regina Stephens Owens—Your Physical, Mental, and Relational Wellness: Thriving at Work and at Home!
Location: Room 206
Julie A. Schmidt—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Elementary Schools
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes in Secondary Schools
Location: Room 207
Bob Sonju—Collaboration Scene Investigation (CSI): Examine the Evidence and Crack the Code of Eff ective Collaboration
Location: Room 210
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
Lunch (on your own)
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Erika Chapa—Differentiation Through Clarity: Learning Targets That Support Diverse Learners
Erika Chapa—Differentiation Through Clarity: Learning Targets That Support Diverse Learners
Location: Room 213
Michael J. Maffoni—Why Meetings Miss the Mark: Diagnosing the Five Keys of Strong Teams
Michael J. Maffoni—Why Meetings Miss the Mark: Diagnosing the Five Keys of Strong Teams
Location: Room 206
Anthony Muhammad—Does All Still Mean All? Balancing Professional Obligation and Populism
Anthony Muhammad—Does All Still Mean All? Balancing Professional Obligation and Populism
Location: Room 214A
Rebecca Nicolas—Moving Teams Forward With a Healthy Dose of Data
Location: Room 212
Maria Nielsen—Powerful Common Assessments: From Data to Action
Location: Room 214C
Regina Stephens Owens—Different by Design: Small, Virtual, Innovative, and Singleton PLCs
Location: Room 206
Julie A. Schmidt—Central Office Leadership: Articulate, Protect, and Promote
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Create Common Assessments to Use in a Culture of Learning
Location: Room 207
Bob Sonju—The Genius in the Room: Leveraging Team Strengths for Collective Learning and Growth
Location: Room 210
2:30–2:45 p.m.
Break
2:405–3:45 p.m.
Team Time—Presenters aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Team Time—Presenters aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
Day 3
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 10
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Location: Hemisfair Foyer
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Erika Chapa—From Pyramid to Practice: Building an Eff ective Multitiered System of Supports
Erika Chapa—From Pyramid to Practice: Building an Eff ective Multitiered System of Supports
Location: Room 213
Michael J. Maffoni—Setting the Stage for PLC Success: Moves That Matter Before the School Year Begins
Michael J. Maffoni—Setting the Stage for PLC Success: Moves That Matter Before the School Year Begins
Location: Room 206
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: Room 214A
Rebecca Nicolas—Busy Bees or Super Stars: Moving Teams Toward More Productive Meetings
Location: Room 212
Maria Nielsen—The 15-Day Challenge: Simplify and Energize Your PLC at Work
Location: Room 214C
Regina Stephens Owens—Your Physical, Mental, and Relational Wellness: Thriving at Work and at Home!
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
Julie A. Schmidt—Windows and Mirrors: Women Who Lead
Location: Room 206
Sarah Schuhl—From Scores to Learning: Effective Grading Practices
Location: Room 207
Bob Sonju—One Degree Off : How Small Drifts in PLC Work Lead Teams Away From Student Learning
Location: Room 210
9:30–9:45 p.m.
Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.
Keynote—Courageous Capacity: Sustaining a Culture of Care and Competency
Keynote—Courageous Capacity: Sustaining a Culture of Care and Competency
Regina Stephens Owens
Location: Hemisfair Ballroom
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