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Learning Forward Texas Awards
2024 Outstanding Professional Learning Awards
Learning Forward Texas annually recognizes teams, campuses, or districts that utilize high-quality professional learning to impact student achievement. LFTX wants to recognize the great work of educational leaders whose professional learning initiatives have had an impact on students.
Applications will be accepted from
October 23th - November 28th, 2023
The award winner(s) will be recognized at their local school board meeting and at the Learning Forward Texas Annual Conference in June. Learning Forward Texas will include photos and additional award information on its website. This award is available to Learning Forward Texas members only.
Applicants must:
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Develop a Google Slides deck or PowerPoint presentation using the 2024 Learning Forward Texas Award Rubric as a guide. The scoring has changed with an increased emphasis on the impact of professional learning.
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Complete the online awards application form and include a public link to the Google Slides deck or PowerPoint presentation.
*Winners from the previous year are ineligible.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact Vicki Arrington.
Applications have closed for this year. 2025 Awards Applications will be announced in September 2025.
Dr. Jennifer Perry, Birdville ISD
Marcy Corley, Frisco ISD
Ferris ISD Instructional Technology Department
Klein ISD Professional Development Department
Humble ISD Professional Development Department
Midway ISD Department of Innovation and Learning
Professional Learning Award Winners
2024 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award Winners
Click the images below to view their presentations.
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Birdville ISD, Dr. Jennifer Perry, Executive Director of Instruction and Advanced Academics
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Frisco ISD, Marci Corley, Director of Professional Learning
2023 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award Winners -
Click the links below to view their presentations.
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Ferris ISD, Jessica Cain, Elementary Instructional Technology Specialist
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Klein ISD, Monica Shallenberger, Director of Professional Learning Professional Learning and Development Department
2022 Award Winners
Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning
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Humble ISD, Deborah Perez, and Carolyn Finley, Teaching and Learning Department
Department of Professional Learning Award Application
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Midway ISD, Dr. Becky Odajima, Innovation and Learning Department
Department of Innovation & Learning Award Application
2021 Award Winners
District Excellence
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Keller ISD, Valerie Minor and Suzanne McGahey
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Klein ISD, Monica Shallenberger and Carrie Douglass
2020 Award Winners
Campus Excellence
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Clear Creek ISD, Wedgewood Elementary, Buffie Johnson
District Excellence
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Frisco ISD, Professional Development, Sherri Wakeland
Team Excellence
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Dallas ISD, Professional & Digital Learning Team, Shannon Terry
2019 Award Winners
Campus Excellence
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Lewisville ISD, Degan Elementary, Vanessa Stuart
District Excellence
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Keller ISD, Professional Development, Jennifer Love, Sarra Smith, Kristie Herald
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Plano ISD, Professional Learning, Ashley Helms, Edna Phythian, Marcus Miller, Michelle Ribeiro
Team Excellence
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Huntsville ISD Intermediate, Ashley Murray, Johanna Ullrich, and Marlie Shepperd
2018 Award Winners
Campus Excellence
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Prosper ISD, Westlawn Elementary, Garry Gorman
District Excellence
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Arlington ISD, Shannon Terry
Superintendent Excellence
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Irving ISD, Dr. DeAnn Powell
Team Excellence
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Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Professional Learning, Shea Stanfield-McGarrah
