Learning Forward Testimonies
Learning Forward shows you how to plan, implement, and measure high-quality professional learning so you and your team can achieve success with your system, your school, and your students.
We are the only professional association devoted exclusively to those who work in educator professional development. We help our members leverage the power of professional learning to affect positive and lasting change.
Hear what members are saying.
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
Max DePree
I have been fortunate and privileged to serve on the Learning Forward Board for the past three years. During this time, I have engaged in deep professional learning and transformative […]
Steve Cardwell
Hear what Academy members say.
Having multiple teams of educators join Learning Forward stimulated excitement and allowed us to work more cohesively as learning teams. It provided us a platform to norm practices and create common language […]
Sharonda Eley
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
Max DePree
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My time as a Learning Forward board member has been personally transformational. It had an exponential impact on my work in the field with numerous educators and organizations. Being a […]
Deborah Childs-Bowen, Past President, 2005
My time on the Board has allowed me to learn from, and with, likeminded leaders committed to advocating high quality educator professional learning to provide all students an equitable education. […]
Valeria Brown
The opportunity to serve as a trustee and to be a part of the Learning Forward team is an honor and professionally rewarding in so many ways. The mission of […]
Leigh Wall
As a superintendent, I value the diversity of thought our employees bring to the district. Because our leaders were hired at different times and have varying levels of experience, we […]
Wendy Robinson
My introduction to Learning Forward came more than 20 years ago while using its exceptional consultation services. The organizations I’ve served and the educators with whom I’ve served have benefited […]
Alan Ingram
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What our Board of Trustees are saying.
Professional learning and coaching can result in discomfort. For years, teachers and principals have expected supervisors to simply tell them the ‘correct’ method or strategy; consequently, the amount of learning […]
Matt Schiebel
Learning Forward Academy is one of those life changing educator experiences. Using my problem of practice and working with experts and colleagues greatly supported, impacted and ensured student success in […]
Lisa Casto
What our Affiliates are saying.
Fort Wayne Community Schools has embraced the concept of professional learning and has a very active partnership with Learning Forward. I have witnessed the transformation over the past several years. […]
Matt Schiebel
Learning Forward provides my school district a forum to participate in a community of learners focused on providing high-quality professional development for all staff. Partnering with Learning Forward has increased […]