Corwin, a SAGE Publishing company, is proud to announce the launch of Your Introduction to PLC+: Building Collaborative Teams That Drive Student Success, an illustrated playbook by bestselling authors Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, featuring over 40 videos and illustrations by Taryl Hansen. The book introduces the next-generation PLC+ model, empowering educators to foster collective efficacy, evidence-based instruction, and measurable improvements in student learning.
Your Introduction to PLC+ guides educators through five essential questions to drive collaboration and student success:
- Where are we going?
- Where are we now?
- How do we move learning forward?
- What did we learn today?
- Who benefited and who did not?
Packed with practical tools, interactive features, and implementation-ready scenarios, the playbook equips teachers and school leaders to create meaningful, equitable learning experiences that improve both teaching practices and student outcomes.
“Teachers are the heart of every school, and PLC+ provides a clear, practical framework for collaboration that strengthens both teacher and student learning,” said Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, bestselling authors of Your Introduction to PLC+. “By focusing on shared goals, evidence-based strategies, and collective reflection, PLC+ helps teams overcome challenges like high turnover and ensures every student has access to meaningful learning opportunities.”
Coinciding with the book launch, the 2025 Annual PLC+ Conference took place November 3–5 at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans, LA. Under the theme Activating the Work Ahead, the conference offered educators an immersive experience to explore the PLC+ framework, build collective teacher efficacy, and engage in actionable strategies that enhance both professional and student learning.
During their keynote sessions, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey shared how every team needs a playbook to support focused conversations, effective planning, and stronger instruction. Educators left the event with renewed clarity and practical tools to strengthen collaboration and accelerate learning within their own schools.
To continue the momentum, Corwin is hosting multiple PLC+ events in person and virtually in 2026, including the upcoming PLC+ Institute scheduled for February 2026, will offer a deeper dive into applying the framework at scale. Educators can register to join Fisher, Frey, and other national experts for hands-on learning designed to help teams activate the next phase of PLC+ implementation in their districts.
“PLC+ represents a transformative approach to professional learning, empowering educators to collaborate with purpose, make data-driven decisions, and create meaningful impact in every classroom,” said Chris Devling, managing director of Corwin, a SAGE Publishing company. “The Annual PLC+ Conference is an incredible opportunity for teachers and leaders to connect, share strategies, and walk away with practical tools they can immediately apply to accelerate student learning.”
For more information on Your Introduction to PLC+, visit corwin.com/books/intro-to-plc-293453.
Corwin, a SAGE Publishing company, is the premier provider of professional learning products and services designed to equip educators with the resources they need to improve teaching and learning. Corwin offers a range of resources, including print books, eBooks, events, online courses, and custom consulting services, catering to educators at all stages of their careers. The resources are authored by experts on the most relevant topics for educators, providing hands-on, practical guidance. Corwin’s products are research-based, peer-reviewed for quality, and specifically designed for professional learning. For more information, visit corwin.com.
About Fisher and Frey
Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey, collectively known as Fisher & Frey, are professors in the Educational Leadership program at San Diego State University, where they focus on policies, classroom practices, and school leadership. They co-author numerous articles and books on literacy and leadership, including Teaching Reading Playbook, How Leadership Works, and The Restorative Practices Playbook. For over two decades, Fisher & Frey have been dedicated to supporting the development of skilled and caring teachers and school leaders, helping students achieve their academic goals and aspirations. Their shared interests include instructional design, curriculum development, and professional learning. To learn more, visit FisherandFrey.com.