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Contributed Talk

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Building Strong Virtual PLCs: Collaboration, Learning, and Shared Leadership in K–12 Online Education

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Digital Learning
Audience Expertise: Strategic Growth - Experienced leaders focused on optimizing established programs and solving persistent challenges.
Grade Level Focus: Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools
Primary Audience: Inst Leader, Prof Dev, School Leader
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Abstract Description : As virtual education becomes a permanent fixture in K–12 learning environments, the role of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) must evolve to remain effective and impactful. This session explores the **core components of successful PLCs—collaboration, a focus on student learning, and shared leadership—**through the lens of virtual implementation.

Participants will examine the structures, tools, and strategies that foster meaningful educator collaboration online, engage in practices that keep student learning at the center of every conversation, and explore ways to cultivate leadership across all members of a virtual PLC. The session includes practical examples, recommended digital tools, and templates that attendees can immediately apply within their own schools or districts.

By the end of this session, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to create and sustain dynamic, student-centered virtual PLCs that drive continuous improvement and professional growth.

Learning Objectives:

  • By the end of this session, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to create and sustain dynamic, student-centered virtual PLCs that drive continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • By the end of this session, participants will learn the **core components of successful PLCs—collaboration, a focus on student learning, and shared leadership—**through the lens of virtual implementation.