Learning Forward + posts 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. Learning Forward https://learningforward.org/author/learning-forward/ Educators Must Dramatically Increase Their Knowledge & Skills to […]

The Lynne Chidley Foundation changes its name to Impacting the Future Now. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1978 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1980

DALLAS—September 2, 2008—National Staff Development Council executive director Stephanie Hirsh recently announced the appointment of Carol François as director of learning. As NSDC’s director of learning, François is responsible for overall operation of the organization’s highly regarded Annual Conference and its recently developed Summer Conference for Teacher Leaders and the Administrators Who Support Them. In […]

DALLAS—August 22, 2008—In the wake of today’s release of a new poll on “The Public’s Attitudes Toward Public Schools,” the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is calling for major new initiatives to improve the performance levels of current teachers and administrators. The report was prepared under a partnership between Phi Delta Kappa International and the […]

Stephanie Hirsh becomes NSDC’s Executive Director on July 1, 2007. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1978 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1980

NSDC launches its summer conference for teacher leaders in Chicago. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1978 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1980

NSDC first publishes Innovation Configuration maps for NSDC’s standards. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1978 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1980

NSDC releases revised Standards for Staff Development applicable to all grade levels. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1978 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1980

NSDC adopts a Staff Development Code of Ethics. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1978 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1980

The NSDC Board of Trustees encourages school districts to dedicate at least 10% of their budgets to staff development and at least 25% of an educator’s work time to learning and collaborating with colleagues. Anthony Armstrong Sr. VP, Marketing & Communications | + posts Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1969 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ 1970 Anthony Armstrong https://learningforward.org/author/anthony-armstronglearningforward-org/ […]