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    Maryland students make math gains, powered by educator professional learning

    December 10, 2024

    When educators engage in high-quality professional learning, students thrive. Across the U.S., schools are seeing improved outcomes tied directly to actions aligned with the Standards for Professional Learning developed by […]

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    Establishing Time for Professional Learning, second edition

    October 16, 2023

    Finding and prioritizing time for professional learning is a persistent challenge for schools and educators. To address that challenge, this workbook guides districts and schools as they develop, vet, implement, […]

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    Focusing the Conversation: How Video Improves Teaching and Learning

    October 3, 2023

    The MyTeaching Partner-Secondary (MTP-S) coaching program for middle and high school teachers builds on research studies about effective coaching that have shown positive effects on teacher and student outcomes. For […]

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    Evidence of how Standards for Professional Learning are associated with improved teacher instruction and student outcomes

    May 11, 2022

    The Center on Great Leaders and Teachers at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to understand the relationships among Standards for Professional Learning […]

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    The Research Behind Standards for Professional Learning

    May 11, 2022

    Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning are informed by a range of research as well as by input from educators. This paper offers an overview of the research used in the revision of standards, references and additional reading, and a snapshot of Learning Forward’s future research agenda.

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    Seeing Teaching Through a Different Lens: The MyTeachingPartner-Secondary Coaching Model

    January 18, 2021

    This paper highlights the voices of coaches and teachers to provide information about an instructional coaching program with a strong evidence base that is helping educators improve interactions with students in ways that increase student engagement and achievement.

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