Applications for the 2026 cohort of the Learning Forward Academy are now open.
The Learning Forward Academy is Learning Forward’s flagship deep learning experience, committed to increasing educator and leader capacity and improving results for students in the ever-changing landscape of education. The 2½-year experience includes five in-person learning sessions totaling 10 days and continues with four virtual learning events, as well as registration for three of Learning Forward’s Annual Conferences.
The academy is an excellent way to increase your capacity as an educator and leader. With colleagues from around the world, you will align your problem of practice to cutting-edge, equity-centered professional learning standards that incorporate evidence from research and practice about critical topics for educators.
Applications are due March 15, 2024. For information and the application, visit learningforward.org/academy.
Scholarships are available through the Learning Forward Foundation: foundation.learningforward.org.
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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