As Learning Forward Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh describes in her column, clearly establishing the intended outcomes for learning is the first step in designing effective professional learning. This framework is one strategy for delineating the changes desired from any learning experience. Fill in the chart below to make the desired changes from your learning explicit.
Learning Forward is the only professional association devoted exclusively to those who work in educator professional development. We help our members plan, implement, and measure high-quality professional learning so they can achieve success with their systems, schools, and students.
Technology is both a topic and a tool for professional learning. This...
How do you know your professional learning is working? This issue digs...
Professional learning can open up new roles and challenges and help...
Both special education and general education teachers need support to help...