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Learning Forward's newest white paper!
4 Cornerstones of Professional Learning, centered on a foundation of the Standards for Professional Learning, shares research, evidence from practice, and reflections from Stephanie Hirsh's career at Learning Forward, in schools, and as a school board member. Learn more.
The Learning Professional, December 2018; Instructional Materials

The latest issue of The Learning Professional highlights strategies to help educators choose, use, and thrive with great instructional materials. Students deserve access to high-quality materials, and this issue examines how to provide the support teachers and administrators deserve to implement them well. Download issue now.
Standards for Professional Learning

Learn the characteristics of professional learning that leads to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. Learn more.
Micro-credentials for Impact

Co-published by Learning Forward and Digital Promise, this paper seeks to chart a course for leveraging a micro-credentialing system to enable more educators to achieve the potential of professional learning. Learn more.

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Letter from the president

Welcome to the Learning Forward Illinois website. Our organization has a long history of providing support and guidance for the educators of Illinois. Many changes have occurred for Learning Forward Illinois over the past two years. We have a new Constitution, a new Board of Directors, and a new Strategic Plan. The five points of the...

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How to spread proven professional learning programs
Published on August 14, 2019
New white paper: The Path to Instructional Excellence and Equitable Outcomes
Published on July 31, 2019
New journal: June 2019, Vol. 40, No. 3
Published on June 28, 2019
Denise Borders starts as executive director
Published on June 28, 2019
Increase for Title II-A Approved by House of Representatives
Published on June 20, 2019

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Learning Forward's newest white paper!

The Learning Professional, December 2018; Instructional Materials

Standards for Professional Learning

Micro-credentials for Impact