Learning Forward Testimonies
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 affect positive and lasting change.
Hear what members are saying.
As a superintendent, I value the diversity of thought our employees bring to the district. Because our leaders were hired at different times and have varying levels of experience, we […]
Wendy Robinson
My problem of practice was largely revolving around creating vertically aligned assessment for my Physical Welfare Division. The challenge was to gather data, evidence, and research change in order to […]
Kathryn Meyers
Hear what Academy members say.
I love the emphasis on advocacy for our field – the sample templates Learning Forward shares to communicate with state reps regarding policy, the up-to-date info about policy and legislation that could impact […]
Rhonda
I value Learning Forward for the professional relationships I have developed over the years. The quality of the people with whom I have interacted has been outstanding. It motivates me […]
Scott Laurence
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As a superintendent, I value the diversity of thought our employees bring to the district. Because our leaders were hired at different times and have varying levels of experience, we […]
Wendy Robinson
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. […]
Valeria Brown
My time as a Learning Forward board member has been personally transformational. It had an exponential impact on my work in the field with numerous educators and organizations. Being a […]
Deborah Childs-Bowen, Past President, 2005
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
The opportunity to serve as a trustee and to be a part of the Learning Forward team is an honor and professionally rewarding in so many ways. The mission of […]
Leigh Wall
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What our Board of Trustees are saying.
The Learning Forward Academy is “access.” The Academy created opportunities to learn from research, practitioners, and organizations across the globe. The Academy provided the tools and “know how” to become […]
DeNelle West
Learning Forward Academy has been a transformational, system-changing professional learning opportunity for my colleagues and me and is truly changing the culture and focus in our district. The depth of […]
Joe McFarland
What our Affiliates are saying.
I grew in my knowledge, skill and application in three areas. First, I have increased my capability to facilitate others leaders’ capacity to understand the Standards for Professional Learning and […]
Michelle Bowman
If you are someone who truly believes in evidence of everyone learning every day, if you are inspired by AHA moments and lead with a learning stance, if you crave […]
