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District reports on PLC coaching model, program participation and plans for Student Voice Fair

Lake Stevens School District Board of Directors · January 28, 2026
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Summary

District leaders updated the board on Professional Learning Communities and coaching, reported participation numbers across athletics and arts, and SACo announced a Student Voice Fair for March 24 to elevate student perspectives.

Dr. John Balmer, Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Improvement, briefed the board on the district’s Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and the PLC coaching model. Balmer described PLCs as a structure for developing teacher and administrator skills, emphasizing that “when adults learn and grow, student achievement improves.” He said the district is using a cyclical coaching process aligned to instructional goals to help teams assess practice, identify…

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