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The PLC Center

Empowering collaborative teams to create lasting impact in every classroom.

How We Support You


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From on-site workshops to virtual learning series, we design engaging sessions that build collective efficacy and promote sustainable instructional growth.

 
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Our PLC 2.0 Toolkit offers research-based resources that help teams focus conversations, monitor progress, and connect their work to observable impact.

 
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Personalized coaching helps teams strengthen collaboration, use data effectively, and align actions to student impact through real-time support and expert facilitation.

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We equip principals, team leads, and instructional coaches with the tools and mindsets to lead high-performing PLCs that drive meaningful change.

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OUR STORY

At the PLC Center, we believe that real change in schools begins with empowered educators working together. Born from a passion to connect collaborative research to reality, the PLC Center was created to help schools move beyond meetings and into meaningful, student-focused teamwork.

Our mission is simple: to equip collaborative teams with the tools, mindsets, and support they need to make a measurable impact in the classroom. Grounded in research and refined through real-world experience, we partner with schools and districts to build strong team cultures, implement the Observable Impact Model, create a lasting PLC framework using the PLC 2.0 tools and protocols, and foster collective teacher efficacy.

We know that when educators work together with clarity, purpose, and trust, students win. 

MISSION

The PLC Center’s Mission is to provide Collaborative Teams with the necessary tools and protocols to truly function as a Professional Learning Community and increase the observable impact in every classroom as a result of each team’s collaborative actions.

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VISION

Our Vision at The PLC Center is to ensure that ALL collaborative teams globally feel confident, competent and empowered to meet the diverse needs of all students they serve. By providing a clear process for collaboration, with practical tools and protocols, ALL schools will create a more observable impact within their schools and classrooms. 

Our Team


 

Cale Birk

Cale Birk

Gabe Hackett

Gabe Hackett

Garth Larson

Garth Larson

Don Smith

Don Smith

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Wondering how you can implement high quality, high impact mathematics instruction in your school or district? Let our team guide you!

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Looking to strengthen your co-teaching practices and boost student success? We have solutions!

 

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Workshops, institutes, long-range planning, and virtual or onsite coaching custom designed to move student learning forward in your school or district.

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