The Staff Development Council of Washington

A new affiliate of Learning Forward (formerly the National Staff Development Council) is emerging in Washington State. Learning Forward Washington is an organization focused on professional development, defined as a comprehensive, sustained, and intensive approach to improving education professionals' effectiveness in raising student achievement. For $30 annually, people can become a member of LF-WA.

F-WA is committed to:
-- Seeking out new ways to build capacity among members
-- Supporting leaders and members through networking and knowledge sharing
-- Building partnerships with organizations that prepare and support district and school leaders for instructional leadership
-- Building trusting relationships between and among state educational organizations
-- Influencing state and local professional development policies and plans so that they reflect research-based best practices for raising student achievement.   Activities to achieve these commitments will include:  -- Problem solving sessions to address common needs
-- Networking
-- Technology webinars
-- Collaboration through technology
-- Round table discussions by topic
-- Book studies
-- Regional cohorts

Membership in LF-WA is $30 annually. Visit the website for more information and contact LF-WA by email.