Harrison Trimble High School (HTHS) was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a MODEL PLC SCHOOL at WORK® for its sustained success in raising student achievement. HTHS commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning.

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, 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, Principal Gary Wilson said, “We are honoured to be one of only ten schools in the country and the only school in Atlantic Canada to receive this recognition. The award represents the tireless work undertaken by the teaching staff with the cooperation of Anglophone East School District and EECD.”

Model PLC schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the 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.

Recognized model PLC schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Collaboration tools, articles, research, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 25 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.