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Learning Forward Affiliates Announce Name Change Learning Forward British Columbia Learning Forward Colorado Learning Forward Georgia Learning Forward Illinois Learning Forward Indiana Learning Forward Iowa Learning Forward Kansas Learning Forward Louisiana Learning Forward Michigan Learning Forward Minnesota Learning Forward Mississippi Learning Forward Missouri Learning Forward New England Learning Forward New Hampshire Learning Forward New Jersey Learning Forward New Mexico Learning Forward New York Learning Forward Ohio Learning Forward Ontario Learning Forward PA Learning Forward South Carolina Learning Forward Tennessee Learning Forward Texas Learning Forward Utah Learning Forward Virginia Learning Forward Washington State On September 1, 2010, Learning Forward changed its name from the National Staff Development Council (NSDC). The name change emphasizes not only the organization's growth over its 42-year history, but also better represents the vision of the organization as a powerful advocate for teacher and student learning, according to Executive Director Stephanie Hirsh. This change in name solidifies the relationship between Learning Forward and its state and provincial affiliates. Affiliates provide Learning Forward members the opportunity to expand their professional development networks. They also provide services and programs that connect those who facilitate and lead professional development within individual states, provinces, or regions. With the support and alignment among the affiliates and their local efforts, Learning Forward is able to support more educators and schools and, in turn, effect the achievement of more students. "The affiliates' name change not only signifies each affiliate's tie to the parent organization, but also that all affiliates speak with one voice about the importance of effective professional learning to improve teaching, leadership, and student learning," says Joellen Killion, deputy executive director of Learning Forward. "Each affiliate is a vital part of the North American tapestry of Learning Forward and works with local, state, provincial, and regional policymakers and educators to ensure that all educators engage in effective professional learning to advance the education reforms and goals within their respective areas." ### Download the PDF of this press release.About Learning Forward (formerly National Staff Development Council) Learning Forward's purpose is ensuring that every educator engages in effective professional learning every day so every student achieves. Learning Forward is a nonprofit, international association of learning educators focused on increasing student achievement through more effective professional development. To learn more about the impact of high-quality professional learning, visit www.learningforward.org. | ||||||||
