Join WestEd experts and state and school leaders as they present at Learning Forward’s 2023 Annual Conference, December 3–6, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Learning Forward, a professional learning association devoted exclusively to those who work in educator professional development, sets the standard for professional learning and builds the capacity of educators to equitably serve all students.
This year’s conference theme is Evidence Into Action. WestEd’s sessions will focus on professional learning standards and education policy that can lead to equitable access and outcomes.
View details about WestEd’s sessions below.
Monday, December 4, 2023
Session: Developing Collaborative Systems for Equity and Collective Efficacy
Time: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Eastern)
Presenters: Tamara Hall (WestEd) and Amy Kolquist (Aurora Public Schools)
Learn how to develop the collective efficacy of a team through developing rigorous, engaging, and equitable collaborative planning and data analysis practices that lead to teacher and student engagement and success. Explore how to amplify instructional rigor and boost teachers’ pedagogical skills. Consider how to analyze implementing instructional systems that will allow all students to access grade-level standards while closing achievement gaps.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Session: Cultivating Leadership for English Learner Success
Time: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Eastern)
Presenters: Annette Gregg (WestEd), Jennifer Blitz (WestEd), and Linell Dilwith (Hawaii Department of Education), Lei Hall (Hawaii Department of Education), Joe Passantino (Hawaii Department of Education), and Gary Harada (Hawaii Department of Education)
Hear about a statewide approach to developing the capacity of educators to lead change for English Learners. Understand how Hawaii is supporting educators at the state, district, and site levels with a three-year professional learning plan to cultivate a culture of collaborative inquiry, engage in cycles of continuous improvement, and affect change. Explore the importance of committing to a shared vision of excellence, staying equity-focused, understanding high-quality teaching for English Learners, and employing research-based practices to guide decision-making.
Session: Learnings from a Systemic Equity Review
Time: 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Presenters: Saroja Warner (WestEd) and Rawlin Rosario (WestEd)
Learn how WestEd partners with districts to conduct Systemic Equity Reviews to uncover the root causes of racial disparities in the district and co-develop recommendations. Presenters will share lessons learned, provide opportunities to process collectively, and build upon the ideas of others.
Learning Forward Sponsor Reception
This year’s Learning Forward Sponsor Reception will take place on Monday, December 4, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
WestEd invites attendees to visit the WestEd table and meet with other education leaders and our staff. Information on WestEd professional services and resources will be available.