This video and slide deck are from an event hosted by the Learning Policy Institute, American Federation of Teachers, Learning Forward, and National Education Association. The event showcased innovative models of teacher-led learning and professional development. Representatives from California's Instructional Leadership Corps, the National Writing Project, and the Internationals Network for Public Schools shared highlights from their professional learning models that have made a difference for teacher practice, student learning, and school environments. The forum highlighted ways empowered teachers and leaders are supporting the development of peers to transform teaching and learning in public schools to raise student achievement and the policies that support them to do so. These speakers and others shared policy strategies that support well-designed and effective educator professional development.

Speakers included:

• Peggy Brookins, President and CEO, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
• Lily Eskelsen García, President, National Education Association
• Monica E. Goldson, Chief Executive Officer, Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD
• Maria E. Hyler, Deputy Director, Washington, DC, office and Senior Researcher, Learning Policy Institute
• Michaela Miller, Deputy Superintendent, Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Nikki Golar Mouton, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Consulting & Content, Learning Forward
• Cecilia Pattee, National Writing Project Teacher-Consultant, Boise State University Writing Project
• Sara Qatabi, High School Social Studies Teacher, Claremont International High School
• Angela Hillery Stegall, Teacher/Peer Support Provider, Instructional Leadership Corps
• Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers