Learning Forward has partnered with AdvanceEd to offer a Learning School designation to qualified schools. The designation provides schools with a set of criteria and research-based practices that indicate a quality professional learning program has been established and sustained at the school level. Achieving the designation demonstrates the school places a high value on professional learning that increases teaching effectiveness and student achievement. To qualify, schools must demonstrate adherence to the Standards for Professional Learning and be accredited by AdvancED. Applying for the designation sends a powerful message to all community stakeholders that the school values learning for both adults and students.