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Join Our Teacher Leader Community

Learning Forward's learning community standard states that "Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students occurs within learning communities committed to continuous improvement, collective responsibility, and goal alignment."

It is with this standard in mind that we launch Learning Forward's online community of practice designed specifically for teachers and teacher leaders. This community reflects our belief that teachers learn best when they work together to solve common problems.

By joining this online community of teachers and teacher leaders, you will be able to share your expertise and experience, get answers to the issues you're facing in your school and classroom, and tap the knowledge of colleagues from around the world as you collaborate to ensure that every student experiences great teaching every day. Community discussion topics have been developed by teachers to address common problems, share stories, and provide feedback and resources. Join our online community of teachers and teacher leaders.

Through this online community, teachers and teacher leaders will be able to:

• Network with colleagues worldwide;
• Have ongoing focused and open discussions;
• Share expert content and best practices;
• Have access to Learning Forward online tools and resources;
• Form action research and study teams; and
• Seek assistance from and collaboration with educators from around the world.

Community topics include:

• Taking an inquiry stance on your professional practice;
• Making data part of your school's culture;
• Sustaining and deepening the conversation on closing the achievement gap;
• Using tools and strategies for teaching English language learners and gifted students, and for engaging parents;
• Making the most of social media and other technologies in the classroom.

When you register, you'll become a member of the Learning Exchange and have access to not only this community, but other communities and discussion forums, as well as an archive of Learning Forward content and resources.