Built on the belief that we need to support more people in the profession, the Learning Forward Foundation has been leveraging money, time, and relationships through coaching to transform beliefs and practice in adult learning since it began as the Lynne Chidley Foundation in 1985. Centered around the Standards for Professional Learning and their power to transform educator practice and student learning, the foundation’s impact has a ripple effect across individuals, teams, and organizations. Beginning with the application process and continuing through the selection of awardees, their ongoing reports of progress, and Touchpoint conversations, the Learning Forward Foundation maintains an unwavering focus on the standards and key principles for professional learning.   Touchpoint conversations are the foundation’s method for supporting awardees as they create a