
Dr. Lori Bryden andĀ Erica HildebrandĀ
PRERECORDED SESSION:
The Educator's Guide to Relationship Building in PLCs

AboutĀ Erica and Lori
Erica and Lori are passionate about fostering collaboration, utilizing data-driven instruction, and strengthening teacher effectiveness, especially in literacy. Despite living in different provinces in Canada, they have worked together to build strong professional learning communities founded on trust and open communication. This partnership has enabled educators to connect, learn from one another, and provide stronger support for their students.
SESSION
The Educator's Guide to Relationship Building in PLCs
Strong professional relationships are the foundation of effective PLCs. In this session, we will explore key principles of relationship-building and provide educators with practical strategies to enhance teamwork, foster a culture of trust, and maximize student success. Attendees will gain insight into the critical role of trust in PLCs and learn techniques to build and sustain it. They will also refine communication strategies that promote clarity, active listening, and meaningful collaboration among colleagues. Participants will leave with a toolkit of actionable strategies to strengthen relationships within PLCs and the broader school community, leading to improved teamwork, professional growth, and student learning outcomes.