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

June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Unlocking Flexibility for Learners

Learn how a middle school in Rio Rico, AZ, leverages flexible time and space to advance learner-centered priorities, with practical lessons from district and site-level implementation.

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

Shifting Your Grading Practices: 8 Examples from the Field

This article explores 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?

Everyday Disruptions: Why Traditional School Reform Is Not Enough

As everyday disruptions intensify, education systems must transform by becoming more humane, flexible and community-centered.

4 Strategies for Leading Change with Authenticity

Discover why authentic leadership is critical for sustainable transformational change in education. Get four strategies to help lead change.

Ready to rally parents around personalized learning? Here’s how.

10 ideas to build public will among parents and guardians around personalized, competency-based learning

Curriculum That Connects: 5 Essentials for Student-centered Learning

When it comes to curriculum in personalized, competency-based learning, it’s more than voice and choice. Here are five essentials for educators.