Discover the transformative impact of collaborative learning at the 2025 FIRST Education PLC Institute! In an ever-evolving educational landscape, effective teamwork and shared expertise are key to advancing student achievement. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs) offer an empowering structure that brings educators together to strengthen their practice, exchange ideas, and implement strategies that elevate learning for all students.

Whether you're new to PLCs or seeking to recalibrate your team’s approach, the PLC Institute will provide educators with powerful tools and strategies to make collaboration purposeful and impactful. Led by the FIRST Education Team, our sessions are designed to reframe the potential of PLCs, breaking away from outdated perceptions and energizing your collaborative practices. Join us to discover how to foster a positive, results-oriented PLC culture that supports growth for students and educators alike.

Explore these key topics, and more, to develop effective collaboration and impactful results:

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• Building a Culture of Learning: Establish the structures, norms, and practices that foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

• Data-Driven Discussions & Results: Harness data to inform discussions, set goals, and track progress toward meaningful outcomes.

• Making PLCs Work for Singletons: Discover strategies that empower single-subject teachers to participate fully in the PLC process.

• Developing Collective Teacher Efficacy Within PLCs: Strengthen team trust and impact, cultivating a shared belief in the ability to improve student learning.

• Standards-Based Grading in a PLC: Learn to implement grading practices that align with student mastery and support instructional goals.

• Navigating Conflict in PLCs: Develop skills to address and resolve conflict constructively, keeping teams focused on shared objectives.

• Leading Effective PLCs: Gain strategies for leading with vision, ensuring PLCs are purposeful, sustainable, and results-oriented.