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Learning Forward
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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Essentials
$1 million A recent follow-up to a study of new teacher mentoring in Chicago Public Schools found a sizable return on investment. The independent evaluation of New Teacher Project’s mentoring effort documented an 11% increase in teacher retention, resulting in a financial return on investment of 22%, which the researchers […] -
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50th Anniversary Celebration
50 years after Ronald Brandt convened the first meeting of staff developers, Learning Forward celebrates 50 years of helping schools and systems improve results for students through effective professional learning and continuous improvement. -
Reflecting on Learning Forward’s 50th anniversary with Debbie Cooke
Debbie Cooke, executive director of Learning Forward Florida and board member for the Learning Forward Foundation, shares how Learning Forward has helped her establish profound and impactful relationships with experts in the field of educator professional learning. This blog is part of a series celebrating our 50th anniversary. Please share […] -
5 tips for conference networking success: Powerful currency for professional learning
Jeanette Westfall, current member of the St. Louis Annual Conference host committee, shares her tips for successful networking for learning. This post is part of a series on conference learning. By Jeanette Westfall As I open the door to the large conference room, I look around the long, narrow room. […] -
Create the optimal conference learning experience before you start packing
Kimberly D. Brandon, current member of the St. Louis Annual Conference host committee, shares her secrets for getting the most from your conference learning. This post is part of a series on conference learning. By Kimberly D. Brandon If you are on the fence about registering for the Learning Forward […] -
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Twitter chat on school counselors
Learning Forward hosted a Twitter chat recently on the importance of professional learning for school counselors with experts Mandy Savitz-Romer of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Alice Anne Bailey of the Southern Regional Education Board. The chat was based on Savitz-Romer’s article in the June 2019 issue of […] -
Apply for the 2019 Learning Team Award
We want to celebrate the great learning taking place in your school. The Shirley Hord Teacher Learning Team Award honors a team of teachers that engages in a cycle of continuous improvement for professional learning that improves team members’ own teaching and their students’ learning. To apply, submit a short […]
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