Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning
Learning Forward International published its third edition of standards in 2011 outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results.
This presentation was created by one of our Learning Forward Pennsylvania Board Members, Dr. Andrea Grannum-Mosley.
Draft Revised Standards for Professional Learning
This video presentation was created by one of our Co-President Elect Learning Forward Pennsylvania Board Members, Ms. Rhonda Hill.
Learning Forward is currently revising Standards for Professional Learning with the support of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. Learning Forward staff members work with the strategic input and advice of a 25-member Standards Advisory Council as well as a Research Working Group. See the full list of advisors below.
This revision process will result in Learning Forward’s fourth iteration of standards that outline the elements of and conditions for professional learning that results in improved educator practices and better student outcomes. Learning Forward periodically updates Standards for Professional Learning so that they reflect the latest research and evidence from practice to effectively support educators at all levels. The most recent edition was released in 2011.
This revision process will result in Learning Forward’s fourth iteration of standards that outline the elements of and conditions for professional learning that results in improved educator practices and better student outcomes. Learning Forward periodically updates Standards for Professional Learning so that they reflect the latest research and evidence from practice to effectively support educators at all levels. The most recent edition was released in 2011.
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Learning Communities
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students occurs within learning communities committed to continuous improvement, collective responsibility, and goal attainment.
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Leadership
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students requires skillful leaders who develop capacity, advocate, and create support systems for professional learning.
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Resources
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students requires prioritizing, monitoring, and coordinating resources for educator learning.
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Data
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students uses a variety of sources and types of student, educator, and system data to plan, assess and evaluate professional learning.
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Learning DesignsProfessional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students integrates theories, research, and models of human learning to achieve its intended outcomes.
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ImplementationProfessional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students applies research on change and sustains support for implementation of professional learning for long-term change.
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OutcomesProfessional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students aligns its outcomes with educator performance and student curriculum standards.
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Additional Learning Forward Resources
Professional Learning Initiative Analysis: A Workbook for States and Districts
This workbook, created by Learning Forward, is designed to guide users through a five-step process of understanding the professional learning that is available in their system; what is known about it; how it contributes to achieving the system's goals; and what actions leaders might consider to increase the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of professional learning. Click here to Download the Workbook Meet the Promise of Content Standards: The Role of Comprehensive Induction
This brief examines how states, districts and schools can use a more comprehensive educator induction process to build the capacity of teachers and principals to successfully implement the new college and career-ready content standards. Click here to» Download the Workbook. Teacher Professional Development Evaluation Guide
By M. Bruce Haslam of Policy Studies Associates This guide offers succinct recommendations for more frequent and more rigorous evaluation of teacher professional development to improve both the quality of professional learning and its results. Developed originally under contracts with Harford County Public Schools and the Maryland State Department of Education, this report assists schools and districts to evaluate the impact of teacher professional development on teaching practice and student learning. Learning Forward supported modifications to the resource guide to make it useful for schools and districts in all states and beyond. Click here to Download the Report. |
Meet the Promise of Content Standards: The Role of Third-Party Providers
At a time when resource and service-providers are proliferating and educators are challenged to identify appropriate instructional resources, this brief explores how district and state leaders can engage with third-party providers as partners. Suggestions for both the educational organization and the third party provider are supplied in this helpful guide created by Learning Forward. Click here to » Download the Workbook Establishing Time for Collaboration
Finding time for job-embedded professional learning is one of the most frequently cited challenges with implementing the Common Core State Standards. With the release of establishing time for Professional Learning, districts and schools have a free workbook to guide their work as they develop, assess, and implement recommendations for increasing collaborative learning time for educators. Click here to Download the Workbook. Why Professional Development Matters
By Hayes Mizel Written for parents, community members, and policy makers by Learning Forward's senior distinguished fellow, this booklet explains in fundamental terms what professional development is and why it is an important school improvement strategy. This series is useful for helping audiences outside of education to understand this critical topic. Download the publication to share at board meetings or community gatherings. Share copies with local, state, and federal policy makers in your advocacy work. Click here to Download the Report. |
This presentation was created by one of our Learning Forward Pennsylvania Board Members, Ms. Rhonda Hill.