Continuing to Learn: Growing Our Practice, Expanding Our Impact
Great educators are lifelong learners. In a profession that is constantly evolving, continuing to learn is not just a choice, it’s a commitment to excellence for ourselves, our students, and our schools. Whether you’re diving into new research, joining professional communities, or sharpening your content knowledge, every step you take to grow helps elevate the work we do every day.
This page is your launchpad for ongoing professional learning, a curated collection of articles, organizations, and networks to help you stay current with educational trends, innovative strategies, and evidence-based practices across roles and content areas.
Explore and Expand Your Learning:
Read & Reflect
- Educational Leadership: Deep articles on research-based practices and school leadership
- Edutopia: Practical strategies and inspiration for classroom innovation
- Education Week: A trusted source of K–12 news, research, policy analysis, and trends. Offers newsletters, webinars, and in-depth coverage of key educational issues.
- Learning for Justice: Resources for equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching
Join Professional Networks
Instructional Leadership & Whole Child Education
- ASCD, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development: Focuses on instructional leadership, whole child education, and professional development.
- Learning Forward: Dedicated to advancing professional learning that leads to improved student outcomes.
Mathematics Education
- NCTM, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Leading organization for math educators; offers journals, standards, and conferences.
- NCSM, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics: Focused on math leadership and coaching, offering tools for supporting effective math instruction.
English Language Arts & Literacy
- NCTE, National Council of Teachers of English
- Provides resources, journals, and advocacy for literacy education.
Special Populations
- CEC, Council for Exceptional Children
- A premier source for Special Education practices, tools, and advocacy.
- TESOL International Association
- Supports teachers of English to speakers of other languages worldwide.
- TABE – Texas Association for Bilingual Education professional organization that advocates for bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) education in Texas.
Instructional Coaching & Curriculum Support
- Instructional Coaching Group: Founded by Jim Knight, ICG offers frameworks, tools, and training for effective instructional coaching.
- Radical Learners: Focuses on building coaching systems that support equity, growth, and teacher agency.
- Uncommon Schools: A practical framework for coaching and accelerating teacher development through practice-based feedback.
- Instruction Partners: Partners with schools and districts to strengthen instructional leadership and build equitable instructional systems.
- Great Minds: A nonprofit curriculum provider behind Eureka Math, Wit & Wisdom (ELA), and PhD Science, focused on high-quality, knowledge-building instruction.
- ITSE, International Society for Technology in Education: Supports educators in effectively using technology in education.
Equity, Innovation & Inclusive Practices
- Equitable Math Instruction: A toolkit for dismantling inequities in math instruction through identity, agency, and rigorous content.
- Edutopia: Real-world examples and strategies for innovative, student-centered learning.
- Learning for Justice: Free classroom and leadership resources for justice-oriented education.
- CAST – Universal Design for Learning: Inclusive frameworks and tools for accessible, flexible learning design.
Stay Innovative
- Follow thought leaders on Twitter/X and LinkedIn
- Subscribe to education podcasts/blogs (e.g., Cult of Pedagogy, The Coaching Habit, Teaching Hard History)
- Attend virtual conferences and webinars from organizations like your Educational Regional Service Centers, Learning Forward and EdWeek
Keep Growing. Keep Leading. Keep Learning.
Your professional growth fuels student success. Take time to invest in your own learning. When educators learn, schools thrive.
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