Glen Oaks School Recognized As a Model PLC

Glen Oaks Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Glen Oaks School’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:

1. Focus on learning.
2. Build a collaborative culture.
3. Create a results orientation.

Responding to news of the recognition, Dr. Carla Braun, principal at Glen Oaks, said, “We are so honored to receive this recognition. Our Glen Oaks School educators have worked tirelessly to increase student learning and to ensure that all of our students are growing and learning. This recognition proves the collaborative work by our Glen Oaks educators is working to meet our District 117 mission of creating a positive and caring learning environment that fosters excellence."

Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.

According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”

Glen Oaks Staff were surprised with the news on Monday, June 5, 2023. We are so proud of this accomplishment.