Vision and Beliefs
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 effect positive and lasting change.
Vision
Every educator engages in exemplary professional learning so every student excels.
Beliefs
- Professional learning that improves educator effectiveness is fundamental to student learning.
- All educators have an obligation to improve their practice.
- More students achieve when educators assume collective responsibility for student learning.
- Successful leaders create and sustain a culture of learning.
- Effective school systems commit to continuous improvement for all adults and students.
What members are saying
Why invest in the Learning Forward Academy? It is an opportunity of a lifetime to deepen dispositions and collaborate with peers. The Learning Forward Academy is an engaging learning community […]
Ramona Coleman
The Learning Forward Academy is a safe learning community where we can challenge thinking, test hypothesis and grow in our own understanding of adult learning.
Carlos Leal
The Learning Forward Academy provides a forum for educators to analyze their practices and engage in dedicated, uninterrupted think tank-type experiences with individuals from all facets of the education.
Nikki Mouton
The Academy afforded the opportunity to solve an authentic problem of practice in my workplace. Collaborating with coaches and Academy colleagues, I designed a customized learning plan connected with my […]
Dawn Wilson
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
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. […]
