Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
The Learning Forward board of trustees is seeking candidates for open positions on the board.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the board of trustees or know a Learning Forward member whom you would like to nominate, review the Board Oath of Office on the Learning Forward website for a description of expectations of board members.
Applications, available on the website, must be submitted by June 28. Applicants will be notified of the slate of candidates by Aug. 16.
Voting begins Sept. 2 and ends at 5 p.m. Eastern time on Oct. 1. All candidates will be notified of election results by Oct. 7, after which results will be posted on the Learning Forward website.
New board members begin their terms Dec. 11 at the end of the Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas.
To qualify as a candidate, an individual must:
- Have been a Learning Forward member for at least two years;
- Have attended at least one Learning Forward Annual Conference;
- Be employed in the field of education (special consideration will be given to candidates employed by K-12 school districts); and
- Have not have served on the board during the past two years.
Board members, among other duties and responsibilities:
- Advocate for and advance the purpose and priorities of Learning Forward;
- Commit to serve for a minimum of three years;
- Are current dues-paying members of Learning Forward;
- Attend and participate in all meetings of the board of trustees;
- Attend and perform board responsibilities at all Learning Forward conferences;
- Serve and support Learning Forward Affiliates and other programs;
- Represent Learning Forward at the request of the president;
- Represent the perspectives of the diverse membership of Learning Forward; and
- Promote Learning Forward membership and services.
For more information, visit https://learningforward.org/who-we-are/board-of-trustees/2013-elections.
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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