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2022 Annual Conference

Dec 4-7, 2022 | Nashville, TN

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Standards for Professional Learning

Newly revised Standards for Professional Learning offer educators the latest knowledge and insights to design, implement, and sustain high-quality professional learning.

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Learning Forward’s community of educators speaks up for policies that strengthen the field of professional learning.

We call on local, state, and federal governments to appropriately devote substantial resources towards four critical education priorities.

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Nurturing new teachers

August 2022

New teachers have unique professional learning needs and challenges. When leaders address those needs, they start teachers on a path of ongoing career development. This issue examines how to build systems of support that provide new teachers what they need for their first years in the classroom and well beyond. (more…)

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Standards for Professional Learning evolve to drive progress

Learning Forward’s revised Standards for Professional Learning are resonating with educators and leaders eager to learn more about them. Learning sessions conducted during standards launch week in April 2022 and beyond have inspired hundreds of educators, leaders, and policymakers to ...

What professional learning leaders can learn from Disney

I recently had the wonderful experience of enjoying the Disney World parks with members of my extended family who span a 70-year age range. As we averaged about 20,000 steps a day, exploring the Magic Kingdom and other parks, I ...

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Advocacy updates

Advocate now for full $100M increase for Title II-A

Sep 16, 2022

Congress is back in session after a month-long break over August, but they’re not going to be here long. While they are here, they have one significant job to do and that’s to keep the government operating. In the normal ...

Webinars

Oct 06

A web of support for new teachers

Thursday, October 6, 3 – 4 PM ET

What do new teachers need to thrive in their first years in the classroom and beyond? They need a web of support that includes instructional, administrative, social, and other forms of support. This webinar will share best practices in new teacher support, strategies for mentors, and considerations for supporting new teachers of color.

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Oct 20

Setting the standard for school success: The power of the principalship

Thursday, October 20, 3 – 4 PM Eastern

This webinar will focus on the role of leadership in the revised Standards for Professional Learning and the corresponding strategies, tools, and tangible ideas at the school and system levels that develop and support effective principals.

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Virtual Advocacy Day: Skills, strategies, and motivation for making the case for professional learning

Every educator can, and should be, an advocate. Making your case, telling your story, and winning support has never been more critical. This important session includes advocacy strategies and tips that are applicable to any advocacy effort. Watch to hone ...

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Standards for Professional Learning

Newly revised Standards for Professional Learning offer educators the latest knowledge and insights to design, implement, and sustain high-quality professional learning.

Standards lead to environments in which educators and students have equitable access to powerful learning.

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Nurturing new teachers

August 2022

2022 Annual Conference

Dec 4-7, 2022 | Nashville, TN

Learning Forward Professional Services

Standards for Professional Learning

We build educators' knowledge and skills to lead and sustain highly effective professional learning.

Learning Forward’s community of educators speaks up for policies that strengthen the field of professional learning.

Nurturing new teachers

August 2022

Coming soon

Webinar: A web of support for new teachers

Webinar: Setting the standard for school success: The power of the principalship

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