GameChanger Professional Learning Community (PLC) Meeting Notes - May 4, 2026

Meeting Topic: GameChanger Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Event Date: May 4, 2026.
Meeting Time: 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Target Audience: All GameChanger Coaches.
Agenda Items: - 1. PLC Meeting Overview: General introduction and housekeeping for the Professional Learning Community session. - 2. GameChanger in Action: - End of Year Reminders: Crucial deadlines and administrative tasks for the closing of the current academic cycle. - GameChanger University: An introduction to the upcoming digital resource platform. - 3. End Of Year Wrap-UP: - Open Forum: A dedicated time for questions, feedback, and collaborative discussion among coaches and staff.

Middle & High School Program Administration Window: - Completion Deadline: May 15. - GPS Survey Requirement: The GPS survey must be administered to students at any point during this specific window. - Support: Coaches are advised to contact their designated GameChanger Specialist if they require their school-specific survey link.
Student & Project Requirements (Deadline: May 15): - YHWIT Post-Test: Must be completed by all relevant students by the May 15 cutoff. - REAL Media: All REAL Media components must be finalized. - Five Levels: Completion of the Five Levels program requirement. - Social Media Submissions (Optional): Coaches may submit pictures of projects to be featured on social media platforms.
End-of-Year Coach/Specialist Meeting: - Timeline: These meetings are scheduled to take place throughout April and May. - Purpose: A formal review of all activities conducted during the current school year will be performed during this meeting.
Stipend Requirements: - Deadline: June 1. - Requirement: This is the final date to submit the stipend tracker form to the GameChanger Specialist to ensure proper processing of coach stipends.

Definition and Platform: - GameChanger University is an online platform designed for educational stakeholders. - Access Method: It is accessed via ClassLink or Clever. - Content: The site will include all centralized GameChanger materials, interactive programs, and a library of resources.
Development Status: - The platform is currently in the development phase. - The team is currently building out the content and identifying key focus areas for the launch.
Role of the Coach: - Coaches are requested to share feedback, creative ideas, and specific needs to help shape the platform's final version.
Launch Timeline: - The platform is scheduled for an official launch in time for the 2026-2027 school year.

Reflections on Student Growth: - Prompt for coaches: "I knew the GameChanger curriculum was making an impact when I overheard a student use a refusal skill we practiced to _____." - Examples provided for this prompt: Refusing something unsafe or unkind, or effectively handling peer pressure in a real-life situation.
Reflections on Program and Culture: - Prompt for coaches: "GameChanger curriculum or having the Peer Leadership Program in our schools has changed our school culture by _____." - School-Level Examples: - Elementary: Helping students become kinder and more responsible. - Middle/High School: Encouraging leadership and fostering informed decision-making among the student body.
Prevention & Future Success: - Prompt for coaches: "After watching the or documentary, my ____." - Note: This section encourages coaches to reflect on specific visual media or documentaries utilized during the program.
Looking Ahead: - Prompt for coaches: "Next Year I would love it if GameChanger could __________."

Gratitude Statement: The GameChanger Specialist Team extends a massive thank you to all coaches.
Recognition of Impact: The specialists acknowledge that coaches "truly make the magic happen" in their schools every single day through hard work and dedication.
Summer Wishes: A wish for a wonderful and safe summer for all staff.
Future Outlook: Anticipation for the next school year in partnership with the specialist team.