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 20, 2025, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Building AI Fluency in Personalized Learning

Explore how AI tools can support personalized learning by encouraging student agency, critical thinking, and creativity!

September 16, 2025, 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT, Virtual

Designing for Growth: Developing Our Competency Framework

Learn about Mesa Public School's journey designing a competency framework that connects college and career readiness skills to their Portrait of a Graduate.

Video Recaps of Past Meetups

Playlist

11 Videos

Instructional Framework at Yuma Union: AMA Recap with Derek Bosch

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

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

4:06

Moving Towards Personalized Learning in Clover School District: AMA Recap w/ Dr. Millicent Dickey

4:13

Transparency by Developing Common Language

Transparency by Developing Common Language

3:23

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

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

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

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

3:53

Demonstrating Proficiency: Strategy Showcase Recap with David St. Peter

Demonstrating Proficiency: Strategy Showcase Recap with David St. Peter

3:51

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

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

3:42

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

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

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

Insights from the Field

Why It’s Important to Align Your Master Schedule to Your Vision

Reconsidering the master schedule as an element in how you realize your vision for teaching and learning

Making the Case for Student Voice

As students become more active in their own educational experience, here’s guidance on ways to support efforts in elevating student…

Traditional Classroom Management Versus Student-centered Classroom Management

What’s the difference between traditional and student-centered classroom management and why does it matter?

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