Professional Learning Cohorts, Meetups and Resources

Whether you’re a district administrator, principal, teacher leader or other instructional leader, Lead for Learners offers various ways to learn from peers and build your capacity to lead personalized learning transformation.

Join the Lead for Learners online community to get access to resources and regular updates on cohort-based learning opportunities and virtual peer-to-peer learning meetups.

Professional Learning Meetups

August 27, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT, Virtual

Leading in the Age of AI: Navigating Present Challenges and Future Possibilities

This workshop invites education leaders to explore how AI may reshape teaching, learning, and decision-making, while examining current opportunities, tensions, and challenges schools face today.

Video Recaps of Past Meetups

Playlist

11 Videos

Instructional Framework at Yuma Union: AMA Recap with Derek Bosch

5:39

A Strategic Approach to Transformational Change at Beaver Area School District: AMA w/ Emily Sanders

4:06

4:13

Transparency by Developing Common Language

3:23

Essentials to Leading Your School's Personalized Path: AMA Recap w/ Robert Knisely

3:27

Personalizing Professional Learning at Kalispell Public Schools: AMA Recap with Sara Cole

4:59

Integrating AI in Learner-centered Environments: Strategy Showcase with Ian McDougall

3:53

Demonstrating Proficiency: Strategy Showcase Recap with David St. Peter

3:51

Strategic Planning and Visioning: AMA Recap with Dr. Brian White

3:42

Flexible Learning Environments with Dr. Brenda Diaz | Lead For Learners AMA

3:46

Lead from the Seat You're In | AMA Recap with Laura Jeanne Penrod

Insights from the Field

A Guide to Transforming Your District’s Grading Practices

Transforming grading practices means shifting to a student-centered system that measures mastery, promotes equity and is implemented through a thoughtful, phased change process

What It Takes to Restructure Power Distribution in Learning Systems

Shifting from centralized control to shared power in learning systems takes trust, intentional governance and a willingness to practice the future of learning now.

Portrait of a Leader

The second edition of Portrait of a Leader includes competency-based progressions designed to enable personalized leadership development.

What Success Looks Like in Arizona

In Arizona, long‑term investment in educator learning is translating into stronger agency, engagement and learner‑centered classrooms.

Shifting Your Grading Practices: 8 Examples from the Field

How schools and districts across the U.S. are redefining grading through student-centered, competency-based approaches that prioritize mastery, transparency and consistency

The Value of Networks and Ecosystems in Creating the Future of Learning

Why networks and ecosystems are essential tools for navigating fragmentation in education, highlighting how collaboration, shared purpose and adaptability can drive lasting systems change

Laying the Foundation for Transformational Change in Education

A practical guide to understanding what’s changing in education and how to take meaningful next steps

Human-centered Leadership: An Emerging Leader’s Journey

An Emerging Leaders participant shares how embracing human-centered leadership transformed her practice and strengthened school culture.

3 Reasons Why You Should Reassess Your Grading Practices

As education systems move toward student-centered learning, rethinking grading practices is essential.

Traditional Grading Vs. Competency-based Grading

Contrasting traditional and competency-based grading through three core principles

Leading Toward Transformation: Building Systems That Last

What it takes to help education systems move from isolated efforts to long-lasting transformation

Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Personalized Learning

Why should educators adopt AI, and what personalized learning practices are required for implementing AI in the classroom?