The Standards for Professional Learning were developed by Learning Forward. THE Learning Conference is where those standards come to life in 270+ evidence-based sessions. Unite for Learning | Dec. 6-9 | Gaylord Texan, Dallas, Texas | conference.learningforward.o… #learnfwd26

Bring your team. Group rates available for Unite for Learning, Dec. 6-9, Dallas. Professional learning is more powerful when it comes home with a team. conference.learningforward.o… #learnfwd26

⁉️ What's the difference between a theory of change and a logic model? When should you use one or both? ⁉️ If you're confused, don't worry – we've got you. Read our article and use our tool to set your professional learning plan, implementation, and evaluation on the right track. 📌 Save this post to share with your PD planning team! ow.ly/9w2e50YRc9b

We were glad to see Education Week address the important question of how to find time for professional learning in this week's special report. We care so much about this that we made a whole FREE workbook about it! 💡Use it to plan your strategy and get inspired by real school examples. (You can also buy a hard copy at our online bookstore.) ow.ly/p5ge50Z1hFi

Education leaders in Maryland are discussing chpt. 7 of Learning Forward's Mentoring New Teachers: A Framework for Growth book, which delves into what administrators can do to establish conditions for success supporting novice teachers' effectiveness and career longevity. Today's session is part of a professional learning series this year, focusing on implementation strategies. Amazing to see structured collaboration among districts across the state, convened by Maryland State Department of Education.

The call for proposals is now open for the Learning Forward 2026 Annual Conference: December 6-9: learnfwd.org/100e86 Share your expertise in professional learning and school improvement with educators worldwide. Theme: Unite for Learning Proposal deadline: January 30, noon ET #LearnFwd26 #profdev #educhat

Leadership growth doesn't happen in isolation. The Learning Forward Academy brings educators together, from classrooms to central offices, to lead professional learning that improves practice and student outcomes. If you're ready to strengthen your leadership, deepen your expertise, and learn alongside a national network committed to impact, Academy might be your next step. Applications for the next cohort are open now through March 20, 2026. Learn more here: ow.ly/YBvx50XUbYJ

What works - and doesn't work - in professional learning for teachers and students? Thought Leader Heather Hill summarized key research findings. #LearnFwd25

The No. 1 reason educators choose #LearnFwd25? This is THE conference for learning! We focus on evidence-based practices that change educator effectiveness. Join the organization that literally wrote the Standards for Professional Learning and experience what happens when research meets practice. conference.learningforward.o… #LearnFwd25

House Appropriations Subcommittee's FY26 bill would eliminate Title II-A professional learning funds. Join Frederick Brown in telling Congress that professional learning is not a luxury but "the cornerstone of excellent teaching that leads to high achievement.” ow.ly/mAW850WUw9a

System Strategy Return on Investment is an approach for assessing instructional coaching to understand, document, and improve return on investment. Read more in #TheLearningPro ow.ly/N8Ng50WUC4E

An AI skills framework and aligned professional learning helped Township High School District 211 in Illinois go all in on AI. Staff are moving toward enhanced use and full integration. #TheLearningPro

Our president & CEO @fredbrownlf weighed in on "devastating" delays in federal funding for professional learning for this @educationweek story ow.ly/CCFA50W4fJP