ACT Professional Learning Community

Building a community of educators and workforce professionals to improve lifelong outcomes for all learners.
 

Event Calendar

A Unique Network of Education and Workplace Professionals

ACT Professional Learning Community (PLC) members work across the K-career spectrum and share a passion for bringing diverse groups of education and workplace professionals together, creating space to connect and communicate, and ensuring educational and career success for all learners. The community has members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and includes:

  • More than 16,000+ members — and growing.
  • 350+ actively engaged regional council members who guide PLC work and help plan ACT Regional Events.
  • Up to 24 elected National Leadership Council members who work to identify initiatives and ensure their alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of ACT.

ACT Regional Events

ACT Regional Events take place throughout the country so that K-12, higher ed, and workforce professionals can easily access in-person, cross-collaboration opportunities to benefit their communities and provide valuable and engaging professional development.

 

Date(s)
Conference
Call for Proposal
October 22, 2026 ACT Regional Conference - San Antonio Submit Proposal
November 19, 2026 ACT Regional Conference - Buffalo Submit Proposal
December 3, 2026 ACT Regional Conference - Tempe Submit Proposal
December 9, 2026 ACT Regional Conference - Champaign Submit Proposal
December 11, 2026 ACT Regional Conference - Chicago/South Submit Proposal
January 13, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Knoxville Submit Proposal
January 21-22, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Tuscaloosa Submit Proposal
January 26, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Baton Rouge Submit Proposal
January 29, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Columbus Submit Proposal
February 4, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Las Vegas Submit Proposal
February 11, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Tulsa Submit Proposal
February 17, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Minneapolis Submit Proposal
February 25, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Omaha Submit Proposal
March 3, 2027 ACT Regional Conference - Madison Submit Proposal

Connecting Minds, Creating Impact: Highlights from past events

Benefits of Professional Learning
Community Membership

ACT PLC members help shape the education and workforce landscape so that everyone can achieve education and workplace success. As a free member, you receive:

  • Discounts for ACT Regional Conferences.
  • Access to ACT newsletters and members-only webinars.
  • Access to a private Facebook group for peer insights and best practices.
  • Updates on ACT product enhancements, research, and toolkits.
  • The opportunity to join a Regional ACT Council.
  • Access to exclusive professional development opportunities.

Membership is open to all who champion the ACT mission — Helping people achieve education and workplace success.

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Your Professional Learning Community Advocate

Bobby Rush
bobby.rush@act.org

Bobby Rush is the director of customer experience and leads the ACT Professional Learning Community, spearheading efforts to create intersections of ideas and action on issues crucial to education and workplace success. Bobby collaborates closely with grassroots volunteers across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, facilitating meaningful dialogue among educators, policymakers, and workforce leaders. Bobby is a key connector between councils, helping to drive initiatives that improve student outcomes and workforce readiness.

National Leadership Council

Jordan Buxton, Business Development, Hutton, Central, Workforce

Shamika Cameron, Associate Director of Admissions, Harvard University, North, Higher Education

Charles Carabello, Associate Director for Admissions and Enrollment, University of Georgia, South, Higher Education 

Sebern Coleman, Director of Educator Preparation, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Pacific, Workforce  

Mike Fotenopulos, Academic Coach, Springdale Public Schools, Central, K-12

Tammy Green, Executive Director of Community and Workforce Education, Metropolitan Community College-Fort Omaha, Central, Workforce

Morgan Horne, Assistant Principal, Virginia Virtual Academy,  North, K-12

Todd Johnson, Director, Research and Data Analysis, Capital Region ESD 113, Pacific, K-12

Darin Kelberlau, Executive Director of Assessment, Millard Public Schools, Central, K-12

Meri Kock, ACT Coordinator, Metro Nashville Public Schools, South, K-12

Eileen Melody, 7th and 8th Grade School Counselor, Mansfield Middle School, North, K-12

Mark Petty, Director of Strategic Enrollment Communications, University of South Dakota-Vermillion, Central, Higher Education

Bronwyn Robertson, Assistant Director, WIOA Compliance, Mississippi Community College Board, South, Workforce

Wendy Rock, Lead Professional Learning Specialist, Hatching Results, Central, Higher Education

Joshua Swindall, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Hartselle City Schools, South, K-12

Lynne Tsuda, Associate Director of College Counseling, Punahou School, Pacific, K-12

Sonja Wright-McMurray, Senior Associate Director of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education Division of Career and Technical Education, Central, Workforce