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Embracing the Friction: Guiding PLCs Through Productive Struggle to Peak Performance
Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm EST
Allegheny A
Embracing the Friction: Guiding PLCs Through Productive Struggle to Peak PerformanceThis presentation equips administrators to coach Professional Learning Communities past roadblocks, transforming collaborative tension into growth. We focus on three core pillars:
  1. Training Facilitators: Equipping leaders to foster collaboration, set clear expectations, and design effective agendas.
  2. Leading Data Discussions: Guiding impactful, student-centered conversations around instructional data.
  3. Admin Accountability: Providing administrators with practical frameworks to effectively manage, support, and hold PLCs accountable.
Learn how to navigate the friction and guide your teams to peak performance!
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Hicks

Heidi Hicks

Assistant Principal, Thomas Dale High School, Chesterfield County Public Schools
With 28 years of dedicated experience in secondary education within Chesterfield County Public Schools, Heidi Hicks is passionate about instructional leadership and the power of collaboration. Before stepping into administration at Thomas Dale High School, Heidi spent years in the... Read More →
avatar for Tracy Longworth

Tracy Longworth

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Tracy Longworth is a dedicated Instructional Designer at Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 29 years of experience in education. Over her career, she has held a variety of leadership roles, including Teacher, PLC Leader, Department Chair, and Curriculum... Read More →
avatar for Jeffrey A. Millner

Jeffrey A. Millner

Assistant Principal, Chesterfield County Public School
Mr. Millner is originally from Danville, Va. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. Next he completed his Exceptional Education requirements at Virginia Union University. He went on to Regent University to receive his... Read More →
Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm EST
Allegheny A
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