Owego Elementary Earns National Recognition for Putting Students First

There’s something to celebrate in Tioga County. Owego Elementary School has been recognized as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work by Solution Tree, and it's all thanks to their laser focus on student learning and staff collaboration.

What Is a PLC?

If you’re not in education, “Professional Learning Community” might sound a little vague. But here’s the heart of it: PLC schools believe that student success starts with teachers learning and growing, too. It's not just about what kids are doing in the classroom, but how educators are working behind the scenes to make learning stronger every single day.

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There are three main ideas behind the PLC process:

• Keep the focus on learning
• Build a culture of teamwork
• Let results guide the way

Superintendent Gives Credit Where It’s Due

Dr. Corey Green, Superintendent of Owego Apalachin Central School District, couldn’t be more proud of the staff at Owego Elementary. “This recognition as a Promising Practices School from Solution Tree reflects the dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus our educators have on student learning,” Dr. Green said. “When we work together with clarity and purpose, we can create truly exceptional outcomes for all students.”

Recognition That Means Something

Being named a Promising Practices school isn’t just a pat on the back. It means Owego Elementary has been working on PLC strategies for at least one to two years and has shown measurable improvement in student achievement. The process involves applying, sharing results, and being reviewed by a national committee. So yes, it’s a big deal.

Sharing Their Success With Others

Now that Owego Elementary is on the national radar, they’ll be listed on AllThingsPLC.info, a website where other schools can learn from their progress. It’s like being invited to the honors circle of school improvement. Educators from all over the country will be able to access Owego’s strategies, structures, and success stories to inspire growth in their own schools.

Why It Matters for Our Community

Recognition like this puts Owego on the map for all the right reasons. It highlights the hard work of local educators, the power of teamwork, and the belief that all students can succeed when the adults around them are constantly learning and improving.

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So if you’ve got a student at Owego Elementary, or just care about the future of education in our region, take a minute to celebrate this one. It’s a win for our kids, our teachers, and our whole community.