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Joining Learning Forward Texas connects you to a statewide network of educators and leaders who are committed to improving how adults learn so that students benefit. Whether you design, facilitate, or support professional learning, LFTX provides practical tools, research-based strategies, and meaningful collaboration opportunities to strengthen your work. Membership offers access to high-quality learning experiences, including workshops, webinars, and an annual conference where you can learn alongside district and campus leaders from across Texas. These experiences are grounded in proven practices and aligned to the Learning Forward Standards, ensuring your professional learning efforts are both effective and impactful. In addition, LFTX provides opportunities to: Collaborate with peers facing similar challenges in professional learning Stay current on best practices, including emerging topics such as AI in professional learning design Access resources, tools, and frameworks you can immediately apply in your role Build your leadership capacity and expand your professional network across the state Ultimately, joining LFTX supports your ability to design and deliver high-quality professional learning that leads to improved educator practice and stronger student outcomes. Best of all? Membership is FREE! Click here to join.

Learning Forward Texas offers a range of services designed to help educators and systems improve how professional learning is designed, delivered, and sustained. These services are grounded in research-based practices and tailored to meet the needs of schools, districts, and organizations. Professional Learning Workshops  LFTX provides in-person and virtual workshops for educators who design and facilitate adult learning. Signature offerings include the Tips and Tools for Professional Learning series, Tips and Tools for Teams, mentoring workshops, and sessions focused on communication and engagement. These workshops equip leaders with practical strategies they can immediately apply to improve adult learning experiences. Conferences and Learning Events  LFTX hosts an annual conference and additional learning opportunities throughout the year. These events bring together educators from across Texas to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from experts in the field. Resources and Ongoing Learning  Members and participants have access to newsletters, blogs, webinars, and other resources that support continuous growth and keep educators informed about emerging trends and practices in professional learning. Networking and Collaboration Opportunities  Through regional affiliates and statewide events, LFTX creates opportunities for educators to connect, problem-solve, and learn from one another in a supportive professional community.

Learning Forward Texas supports leaders in designing effective professional learning by combining research-based frameworks with practical, ready-to-use strategies. The focus is not only on what to teach, but also on how to design learning experiences that lead to meaningful changes in educator practice and improved student outcomes. Grounded in proven standards  All services are aligned to the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning. Leaders learn how to plan learning experiences that are focused, sustained, and directly connected to instructional goals and student needs. Practical tools and design frameworks  Through workshops such as Tips and Tools for Professional Learning, participants gain structured processes for planning, facilitating, and evaluating adult learning. This includes: Designing sessions with clear outcomes and alignment to goals Selecting strategies that actively engage adult learners Building in opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and application Focus on facilitation and adult learning  LFTX helps leaders strengthen facilitation skills that are critical to effective professional learning. This includes learning how to: Create a productive learning culture Give clear directions for both large and small group work Use questioning and discussion strategies that deepen thinking Navigate group dynamics and respond to challenges professionally Support beyond a single session  Effective professional learning requires more than a well-designed workshop. LFTX emphasizes: Ongoing support through coaching and follow-up Strategies for implementation and transfer to practice Methods for measuring impact on educator behavior and student outcomes Flexible delivery options  Leaders can engage with LFTX through in-district services, open enrollment sessions, webinars, and the annual summer conference. This flexibility allows organizations to build capacity across teams or support individual leaders as needed.Summary  Learning Forward Texas helps leaders move beyond one-time training to design professional learning that is intentional, engaging, and results-driven. The result is stronger educator practice and a more coherent, effective approach to professional learning across the organization.