PLCs for Student Services Professionals

Strengthen collaboration, improve outcomes, and leave with practical strategies to build more effective PLCs for student service teams. About this event: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have transformed teaching and learning in many schools, but student service professionals often struggle to find PLC structures that truly fit their unique roles. This interactive half-day workshop is designed specifically for school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, behavior specialists, and other student support professionals who want to collaborate more intentionally and effectively. Participants will explore practical PLC structures, protocols, and facilitation strategies that promote meaningful collaboration, shared problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Through guided discussions, real-world examples, and dedicated planning time, you'll identify ways to strengthen your current PLCs or launch new collaborative practices that better support students and staff. You'll leave with actionable tools, planning resources, and fresh ideas you can implement immediately to create more focused, productive, and sustainable PLCs within your school or district. Who should attend: This workshop is designed for student service professionals and educational leaders who facilitate or participate in collaborative teams. Ideal participants include: • School counselors • School social workers • School psychologists • Behavior specialists • School mental health professionals • Student support coordinators • Special education leaders • Administrators who supervise student services While not required, teams are encouraged to attend together to maximize planning time and begin implementing new PLC practices immediately. --- ESC and CIESC Member Discounts Is your school district a member of CIESC or another ESC in Indiana? You can register at a discounted price! Check the link below to verify your school district's ESC member status. Once ready you will click the registration option for an ESC Member District or CIESC Member District to receive the discount. Are you a CIESC Member and have Member Credits to use or questions about Member Credits? Please reach out to Cara Edwards, Keep Indiana Learning Program Manager ([email protected]). Please note, you must use your school email address to receive the discounted ticket price. Unsure if your school district is part of an ESC? Check this spreadsheet to see if your school is listed! Pay via Invoice If you need to pay for your registration via invoice, you may do so by selecting your ticket and then choosing the invoice option at check out. Invoices will be sent to the Accounts Payable contact on file for your organization upon completion of the event. If you are submitting a purchase order or need to update your organization's billing contact, please contact Maddy Storz ([email protected]). Cancellation Policy Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the event. You must cancel your registration and request a refund via Eventbrite. If you selected pay by invoice, an invoice will not be issued. If you selected pay by credit card, a refund for the ticket price minus Eventbrite fees will be issued back to the original form of payment. The refund may take up to 7-10 business days to process. Any cancellations or no-shows on the day of the event or after will NOT receive a refund. Registrations may be transferred to another staff member in your school/district. Please contact Maddy Storz ([email protected]) for assistance with this. In-Person Events Please note this event will be held in person and will not be recorded. In the case of unforeseen circumstances (such as inclement weather or situations beyond our control), alternative arrangements will be considered. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for our commitment to in-person engagement.