Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education

Join Dr. Jason Williams, educator and author of Shared Data, Shared Decisions, along with host Sam Fritz, live from the PLC Institute in Seattle, Washington, for an in-depth conversation on the rapidly evolving role of AI in education. Explore how AI can be leveraged as a powerful tool to enhance learning–not replace it–while keeping your educational goals and limitations in mind. Learn how to choose the right AI model for your needs and make it work for you.

Tune in to discover:

• How to use AI to enhance teaching, learning, and lesson planning
• Strategies for making AI adapt to your workflow, not the other way around
• Using AI as a collaborative “team member” while delegating responsibly
• Practical insights from PLCs, including standards, student engagement, and scheduling

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Join host Sam Fritz live from the PLC at Work® Institute in Seattle, Washington, for an energizing conversation with Dr. Luis F. Cruz–nationally recognized presenter, coach, thought leader, and author with more than 30 years in education. Together, they unpack what makes the PLC at Work® process powerful, how schools can start strong, and why learning alongside other practitioners sparks meaningful change.

Tune in to discover:

• The importance of guiding coalitions and teacher collaboration in defining high levels of learning
• PLC as a process–learning from mistakes, resetting, and continually improving practice.
• Shifting mindsets around emerging bilingual learners and taking collective action that leads to results

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Join Dr. Micah Studer and host Sam Fritz live from the PLC Institute in Sacramento, California, as they explore how to simplify the PLC process, engage staff, and keep students at the forefront. Learn practical strategies for building staff buy-in, focusing on essential standards, and taking one step at a time to ensure all students can learn.

Tune in to discover how to:

• Find common goals with shared vocabulary
• Create meaningful shared experiences with other educators at PLC events
• Lead with the four critical questions of a PLC
• Take action when students don’t meet learning goals

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 To learn more about the full slate of PLC at Work® Institutes
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Join keynote speaker Regina Stephens Owens and host Sam Fritz—live from the PLC Institute in Sacramento, California! Together, Regina and Sam unpack the power of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and why investing in people is the key to better teaching and learning.

Discover what to expect at a PLC at Work® Institute, how to turn insights into action back at school, and why culture, clarity, and collaboration matter most. Hear how PLCs create space for educators to grow together so students can thrive.

Tune in to discover:

• How to get the most out of a PLC Institute
• The 4 key teams that drive the PLC process
• Simple ways to keep the PLC work people-centered
• How to apply what you learn back at school

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With Series Host, Sam Fritz, Director of Ed Tech and AI at Solution Tree...Live from the PLC Institute, where proven practice meets emerging trends!

Join Superintendent Eric Twadell and host Sam Fritz live from the PLC at Work® Institute in Sacramento, California, as they explore the transformative power of AI in education. Learn how teachers can save substantial time, streamline lesson planning, score student work, and provide actionable feedback, all while keeping students at the center of learning.

Eric shares practical strategies for integrating AI in schools, including prompt engineering, multimodal tools, and smart agents that handle repetitive tasks. Hear how districts are using AI to free up teacher time, enhance daily instruction, and empower educators to lead innovation rather than react to it.

Tune in to discover:

●      How AI can save teachers time and support daily tasks

●      Practical uses of AI for lesson planning, assessment, and personalized feedback

●      The evolving role of AI agents and tools in the classroom

●      Strategies for adopting AI confidently and effectively

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When time is tight, professional learning should be more than theory—it has to lead to action. That’s where our AI Assistants come in. Built for busy educators, these tools are your shortcut to clarity—turning new learning into next steps, fast. 

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In a new episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within "Charting New Paths" podcast, Frances Shuster, co-founder of Results Coaching Global (RCG), joins host Prisma Lopez-Marin and co-host Kim Ennis, the company's General Manager for a conversation. 

Frances talks about the trajectory of how she was introduced to coaching through peer-to-peer coaching. She mentions, “people learn best by story and experience”, as she describes Leadership Coaching for High Performance. She’s looking forward to the future of RCG so that one day one of their visions is realized… that every principal has a coach. 

Tune in to discover:

●      Her journey stepping into the world of coaching 

●      How she collaborates with the other founders of RCG

●      The impact of Leadership Coaching for High Performance (LCHP).

In a new episode of RCG Founders – Education Leadership and Legacy, a miniseries within "Charting New Paths," Kathryn Kee, co-founder of Results Coaching Global (RCG), joins host Prisma Lopez-Marin and co-host Kim Ennis, the company's General Manager for a conversation. 

Kathy talks about her teaching days and the middle school principal who gave her the confidence and belief that she could be a better leader. This belief in her potential inspired her to step outside the classroom and pursue a new path. Later, she attended a conference about cognitive coaching which helped her transform districts for many years. 

Tune in to discover:

●      Her journey stepping into the world of coaching 

●      Kathy’s hope for educators who continue to achieve using RCG

●      How she collaborates with the other founds of RCG

About Kathryn Kee

Kathy is a founding partner of Results Coaching Global (RCG), and serves as a seminar instructor, mentor, and coach and directs the Accredited Coach Training Program. Her credentials range from teacher to assistant superintendent in districts from Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma and since, 1978, in Texas. She also served as adjunct mentor for University of North Texas for new administrators coaching their new career beginnings. 

Kathy has authored numerous articles and was a co-author of Results Coaching: The New Essential for School Leaders. Other experiences and honors include: Past President and founder of the Texas Learning Forward; Past Present of Learning Forward; Recipient of Learning Forward’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

With Series Host, Sam Fritz, Director of Ed Tech and AI at Solution Tree...Live from the PLC Institute, where proven practice meets emerging trends!

Captured live at the PLC at Work® Institute in Tulsa, OK, this special podcast episode brings you timely and engaging conversations from the heart of one of education’s most trusted and transformative professional learning experiences. 

 In this episode, we’ll first explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to shape the educational landscape and how educators can build the confidence and skills to navigate these emerging tools. Learn about the various professional development and resources we have available to support educators in integrating AI in schools and districts.

 We’ll also highlight the enduring power of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at Work® as a proven framework for sustained success. One segment features powerful insights from keynote speakers on why PLCs remain as relevant today as ever, providing stability, clarity, and results in changing times. In another, you’ll hear real stories from educators who are experiencing real results from using PLC at Work® in their schools and communities. 

 This live recording captures the energy of the institute, promising fresh ideas, authentic voices, honest conversation, and inspiration for educators at every stage of their journey.

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When time is tight, professional learning should be more than theory—it has to lead to action. That’s where our AI Assistants come in. Built for busy educators, these tools are your shortcut to clarity—turning new learning into next steps, fast. 

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For this podcast series, “From Foundation to Future: PLCs and AI in Education” we’ll be learning with our next guests at the PLC at Work® Institute in Sacramento, California on July 9–11, 2025. 

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Melissa Fink, associate superintendent from Springdale School District in Arkansas, joins our host Prisma Lopez-Marin to discuss the district’s transformative journey through the PLC at Work® process. Melissa shares her experiences with Solution Tree and how her district created systemic change by implementing PLCs, resulting in measurable success in student achievement and school improvement.

Tune in to discover:

• How Melissa and her team used Solution Tree’s professional development to drive district-wide improvement, build common language among teachers, enhance teacher capacity, and boost student achievement
• Insights into the Collaborative Team Meetings (CTMs) matrix her team created and the steps they took to establish consistency across the district
• A breakdown of some of the district’s impressive outcomes
• Takeaways from the five schools selected for the PLC at Work Project through the Arkansas Department of Education, three Promising Practice schools and one Model PLC at Work® 
• The impact on student achievement, with examples of schools that improved their ESSA index grades and value-added growth scores
• The district’s next steps with the PLC at Work process to continue and sustain progress

To learn more about PLC at Work® in Arkansas navigate to our website: https://www.solutiontree.com/st-states/arkansas-plc

Join the podcast host Prisma Lopez-Marin as she speaks with best-selling authors Paula Maeker and Jacqueline Heller who share insights from their book Literacy in a PLC at Work®. Learn more about what inspired them to write this essential book, and its purpose in meeting the diverse needs of students and emphasizing the importance of supporting teachers. 

Tune in to hear their valuable insights into navigating literacy instruction within the framework of PLCs at Work, emphasizing collaborative efforts and collective responsibility to enhance student learning outcomes. They also provide practical guidance and actionable steps for educators to effectively implement these approaches in their own classrooms and schools.

Join the conversation to discover:

●      Strategies for advancing literacy instruction in grades K–6

●      Practical guidance on collaboration and collective responsibility in PLCs

●      Insights on measuring effectiveness and utilizing data to build impact

 
About Paula Maeker and Jacqueline Heller:
Paula Maeker is an educator, consultant, and advocate for learner-centered education. She has over twenty-four years’ experience as an elementary teacher, literacy specialist, instructional coach, Title 1 program coordinator, campus administrator, director of elementary literacy, and director of instructional design.

Jacqueline Heller focuses on building capacity and collective efficacy with teachers, to ensure all students learn at high levels. As a literacy teacher and coach at Mason Crest Elementary, she helped the school become the first National Model Professional Learning Community to receive the DuFour Award.

Order Your Copy Today! Literacy in a PLC at Work® Guiding Teams to Get Going and Get Better in Grades K–6 Reading