Amplify Your Impact: Coaching Collaborative Teams in PLCs at Work Workshop

The 'Amplify Your Impact: Coaching Collaborative Teams in PLCs at Work Workshop' is a two-day immersive workshop designed to enhance participants' abilities to coach and support collaborative teams within educational settings. Attendees will engage in activities that foster continuous improvement, learning to provide the necessary clarity, feedback, and support for teams to thrive. The workshop focuses on the implementation of best coaching practices tailored for schools and districts, ensuring that participants leave with actionable plans. Key components of the workshop include examining current research and practices that underline effective coaching and collaboration, as well as exploring a novel approach to job-embedded professional development for teachers.The coaching framework presented during the workshop is anchored in essential cornerstones: clarity, feedback, and support, which are critical in enhancing teachers' instructional practices and, ultimately, student learning outcomes. Participants will learn the importance of transitioning from coaching individuals to effectively coaching collaborative teams. The event will provide valuable tools, processes, and strategies for participants to use in their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at Work. The workshop will be facilitated by Tesha Ferriby Thomas, EdD, a seasoned educator with over thirty years of experience in improving educational practices through collaborative learning environments. The venue for the workshop is the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark, located in Helotes, Texas. This workshop not only promises to inspire participants but also equips them with resources and insights to energize their collaborative efforts in their respective educational institutions.