Network Advances Curriculum-based Professional Learning

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Network advances curriculum-based professional learning

By Michelle Bowman

Categories: Improvement science/networks, Instructional materials/curriculum

The value and promise of teaching with high-quality instructional materials has been well-documented, but research suggests that good curricula can only do so much to advance student learning. High-quality curriculum-based professional learning is required to realize its potential (Chu et al., 2022). Diverse stakeholders must work together to produce improved professional learning that strengthens educational experiences and outcomes for students. “...Research suggests that good curricula can only do so much to advance student learning. High-quality curriculum-based professional learning is required to realize its potential.” -Michelle Bowman #HQPL #StudentSuccess Share on X Learning Forward’s new Curriculum-Based Professional Learning network aims to do just that. The network provides member districts with an opportunity to work collaboratively with Learning Forward to advance the use of curriculum-based professional learning

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References

Chu, E., McCarty, G., Gurny, M., & Madhani, M. (2022). Curriculum-based professional learning: The state of the field. Center for Public Research and Leadership, Columbia University.

Learning Forward (2022). Standards for Professional Learning. Author.

Short, J. & Hirsh, S. (2022). The elements: Transforming teaching through curriculum-based professional learning. Corwin.

Michelle Bowman

Senior Vice President, Networks & Continuous Improvement | + posts

Michelle A. Bowman is senior vice president of networks and continuous improvement at Learning Forward. She engages in and executes cross-organizational strategic thinking, especially through the strategy of networks and communities of practice, that supports state and local education agencies committed to professional development redesign. She also oversees the development of content and learning designs that support organizations' capacity to engage in continuous improvement processes. With 30 years in public education, Michelle served in leadership at the district, campus, and classroom levels before joining Learning Forward. Michelle has an Ed.D. in Learning and Organizational Change from Baylor University. Her dissertation investigated how school district leaders engaging in a community of practice impacts their professional learning efficacy. She also co-authored Teacher Professional Development in the Digital Age: Design and Implementation of Learning without Limits in Technology in the Classroom: How It Can Improve Teaching and Student Learning in American Schools (Rowman & Littlefield, 2017) with Learning Forward Executive Director (retired) Stephanie Hirsh. Michelle refreshes her soul, mind, and body by singing songs of worship and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys great coffee and long walks.