Standards for Professional Learning
Standards for Professional Learning offer educators the latest knowledge and insights to design, implement, and sustain high-quality professional learning.
Standards lead to environments in which all educators and students have access to powerful learning.
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Suggested first steps
This website is loaded with information and tools to power your work to establish, refine, and evaluate professional learning. Follow the steps below or customize your own learning journey.
Explore all 11 Standards for Professional Learning to build awareness.
Read the Essential Reading section to understand how standards shift results.
Consider how the standards apply to your role.
Meet with colleagues to determine your next steps.
Get implementation support to grow educators, change practice, and watch your students thrive.
Understanding the standards is the foundation, but turning that knowledge into coherent, systemwide professional learning that actually impacts students is where many districts get stuck. Learning Forward works alongside system leaders to build the conditions, structures, and leadership practices that sustain continuous improvement and results for students. Connect with our team to learn how we can support your system.
