Model PLC at Work®

Overview for Recognition as a Model PLC at Work^®

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) at work®. To receive this recognition, a school or district must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the PLC at Work process
• Implement the concepts for at least three years
• Present clear evidence of improved student learning
• Explain the culture, practices, and structures of the school or district and submit it for consideration to the PLC Review Committee using our online submission process
• Update school or district information and submit it for review, through the website, every three years to show your data continues to meet the criteria of the PLC at Work process

Applying for Model PLC at Work^® status

Helpful tools for the application process can be found below.

Complete Application Guide:

For detailed step-by-step instructions, plus tips and recommendations regarding applying for Model PLC at Work status, download the Model PLC at Work & Promising Practices Applications Guide — DuFour and Eaker Recognition.

Checklist of Necessary Items:

Student Achievement Data

• Your most recent, three consecutive years of data showing increased student achievement in main content areas (Math and Reading/English/ELA).
• Be sure to include data showing the progress made by traditionally underserved student populations (EL, Economically Disadvantaged, SPED).
• Submit data for each grade within your school or district. More than one type of assessment for each grade greatly strengthens the application.
• Supplementary Data can be added to the Resources portion within the Student Report Cards section.

Narratives

• Remember the Three Big Ideas and Four Critical Questions when writing your PLC Story and PLC Practices narratives.
• Provide details about the systems and processes in place. These narratives help the EOE Review Committee differentiate between PLC Lite and PLC Right.

Important to Keep in Mind

• Confirm that no student names or identifying information are contained in any attachments or hyperlinks. Approved applications are published on the AllThingsPLC website as exemplars for others on their PLC at Work journey.
• If using hyperlinks, please confirm
  that they are accessible and the share settings are set to anyone with a link
  and/or saved in a location so people outside of your organization can access
  it.
• Hyperlinks that do not open can stop
  the review process.
• Confirm that the contact person and
  contact info are correct & up to date. We encourage adding additional
  contacts for your organization.
• Please add [email protected] to your safe recipients’ list to ensure emails
  about your application are not blocked.

To Maintain Your Current Model PLC at Work^® Status

Approved schools and districts must update their data every three years to maintain their Model PLC at Work status.

To submit your Data Update, please create a New Application within your school or district account. You are welcome to copy and paste the narratives from your most recently approved application. However, this is your opportunity to update your narratives to include any new or improved processes or systems put in place since you were last approved.

Student Achievement Data

• Your most recent, three consecutive
  years of data showing increased student achievement in main content areas (Math
  and Reading/English/ELA).
• Be sure to include data showing the
  progress made by traditionally underserved student populations (EL,
  Economically Disadvantaged, SPED).
• Submit data for each grade within your
  school or district. More than one type of assessment for each grade greatly
  strengthens the application.
• Supplementary Data can be added to the Resources portion within the Student Report Cards section.

Click here to log into your current account and submit a Data Update to renew your Model PLC at Work status.

After You Apply

Our panel of expert PLC at Work practitioners will use the above criteria to assess each school or district. Please consider carefully whether your school or district meets each criterion. To see examples of what you’ll need to submit before you get started, visit the See the Evidence page to see applications of approved Model PLC at Work Schools and Districts.

The time frame for applications to be reviewed averages between 4 and 6 weeks.

After the committee has reviewed your application, you will be notified as follows:

• If approved, you will receive:
  • An email notifying you of approval
  • A Model PLC at Work School or District Digital Badge
  • A sample Model PLC at Work Press Release
  • A model PLC at Work Flag
  • A model PLC at Work Certificate of Achievement
  • A signed letter from CEO giving one complimentary registration to any Solution Tree institute, summit, or workshop
• If additional information is requested, you will receive:
  • An email with a detailed Feedback Letter from the Evidence of Effectiveness (EOE) Review Committee
  • The opportunity to speak with a member of the Evidence of Effectiveness Review Committee to clarify and discuss next steps
• If your application is not approved, you will receive:
  • An email notifying you of why you were not approved
    • Encouragement to continue your school improvement efforts and resubmit another application in the future

Need Help Accessing Your Application?

If you need help accessing your application:

• Please click Apply and Sign Up for a free account if you don’t already have one
  • Signing up with your school district email will allow you to connect directly with your organization.
  • You will be able to search for your organization by clicking on My Organizations < Add Organization.
• If you have an account, click on Forgot Password on the Login page to reset your password.
• If you continue to have problems, email [email protected] or click Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
  • Please include the name of the school or district, the city, and state.