Implementation IS Effective professional learning!
Learning Forward is a leader in understanding and advancing professional learning that leads to student success. This series explores Learning Forward’s seven Standards for Professional Learning, which outline the characteristics of effective professional learning that, collectively, advance teaching and learning.
In this volume, you’ll get original essays, an inspirational case study, and detailed guidance on ‘implementing the implementation standard.’ Deepen your knowledge of the standards and learn how to:
- Use professional learning as a powerful lever for long-term change
- Invest in human and social capital to promote school-wide success through an original ‘think piece’ by Michael Fullan
- Connect the standards to your site-specific needs
Discover what it takes to implement lasting, high-impact professional learning and practice. This expert resource will show you how!
Table of Content
Introduction to the Series – Stephanie Hirsh
The Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning
The Implementation Standard
About the Authors
1. Implementing the Implementation Standard – Michael Fullan
2. Implementation – Where Art Thou? – Shirley M. Hord
3. The Case Study – Valerie von Frank
Index
About the author
Valerie von Frank has written extensively about education over several decades as a daily newspaper reporter in multiple states covering public schools and, over the last decade, for NSDC publications, including JSD, Tools for Schools, The Learning System, The Learning Principal, and T3. She is a former editor of JSD, worked as a daily newspaper editor, served as communications director in an urban public school district, and was communications director for a Michigan nonprofit school reform organization. She is co-author with Ann Delehant of Making Meetings Work: How to Get Started, Get Going, and Get It Done (Corwin Press, 2007). She is currently NSDC’s book editor and a freelance writer and editor.