Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Research and Reports
Learning Forward and other leading professional learning organizations and researchers collaborated to develop this position paper on curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL). It presents a shared understanding of key professional learning terms and concepts, and can be used when designing, implementing, and assessing CBPL.
In Montgomery County, Maryland, students have reaped the benefits of a small team of educators collaborating to refine their approach to the district’s math curriculum. Students whose teachers participated in Learning Forward’s Curriculum-Based Professional Learning Network increased their proficiency scores on district tests from an average of 9% to 52% in just one marking period. The network reinforces the principles of high-quality professional learning that participants can also apply in other areas of their work.
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, […]
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 […]
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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