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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.

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    In this issue of JSD the learning starts here.

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    Keeping up with hot topics in the field.

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    Former foundation official, school principal, and school leadership expert will begin new role on January 11 DALLAS–Jan. 8, 2010–To bolster its capacity for further leadership on transforming schools, school leadership, and accelerating systems change, the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) today announced it has hired Frederick Brown, former senior program […]

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    DALLAS–Jan. 6, 2010– Ingrid Carney, CEO of Carney for Kids Educational Consulting in Chicago, began her term as president of the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) at the conclusion of the Council's annual conference in St. Louis, Mo., on December 9, 2009. Carney succeeds Charles Mason, former superintendent of Mountain […]

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    DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The National Staff Development Council recognized Past President Marti Richardson with the Distinguished Service Award for her unselfish leadership and support of the Council. For 25 years Marti has served NSDC members by presiding as 2003 NSDC President, serving on the Board of Trustees, establishing the IFN Bridge […]

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    DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The National Staff Development Council presented the Staff Development Book of the Year Award to Change Wars, edited by Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan. This award recognizes a book that makes a significant contribution to the field of staff development. In this award-winning book published by Solution Tree, these […]

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    DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The Susan Loucks-Horsley Award honors the memory of Susan Loucks-Horsley by recognizing an individual who exemplifies Susan's commitment to instill efficacy in others, collaborate across boundaries, and sustain impact on the field of professional development. This year NSDC is delighted to present this award to Page Keeley, an […]

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    DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The National Staff Development Council presented the Shirley Havens Support and Classified Staff Development Award to DeKalb County School System in Atlanta, Ga. This award recognizes an organization committed to the professional learning of support and classified staff members. DeKalb County School System is dedicated to providing exemplary […]

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    DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The National Staff Development Council recognized Mistilina Sato, Ruth Chung Wei, and Linda Darling-Hammond with the Best Research Award for their research on "Improving Teachers' Assessment Practices Through Professional Development: The Case of National Board Certification." This three-year study examined the impact of the National Board Certification process […]

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    DALLAS—December 8, 2009—The National Staff Development Council presented members with prestigious awards at its 41st Annual Conference in St. Louis, Mo. NSDC's annual awards program recognizes individuals for their commitment to improving student achievement through effective professional learning. The School Improvement Network sponsored the 2009 awards. NSDC honored Thomas Guskey […]

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