Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 59/100, so the next move is to study which mechanisms make the agenda stronger than the field average.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
Learning Forward Annual Conference 2026
This action-oriented convening in Education / Training / Career shows 78 visible agenda rows from lfp.learningforward.org and scores 59/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Learning Transfer and Future-of-Work Fit; the main limits are Network Design and Follow Through. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Tracking. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect, though causal... A practical reading: For a reader, this is one of the more useful public examples in the corpus: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in learning transfer and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around network design and follow through. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to execution quality beyond the public agenda. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Learning Transfer, Future-of-Work Fit, and Evidence Maturity; the thinnest visible pillars are Network Design, Follow Through, and Personalization. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Tracking, and Impact evidence. The extracted agenda preview includes 119 visible rows. The most common formats are Presentation, Keynote, and Demo; the most common inferred purposes are Showcase, Knowledge Transfer, and Skill Building.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?57
Participation Architecture - 57/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?42
Follow Through - 42/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?63
Problem Specificity - 63/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?49
Personalization - 49/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.Missing: Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
Network Design?32
Network Design - 32/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.Missing: Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Learning Transfer?79
Learning Transfer - 79/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?65
Evidence Maturity - 65/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.
Future-of-Work Fit?72
Future-of-Work Fit - 72/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Network Design (32/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Fun Trust-Building Group Game for Team Connection - Izzat... · Exciting Group Trust Activity for Building Confidence... · PFP: September 2005
Follow Through (42/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Personalization (49/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Journey Mapping • WorkshopBank · Group Energiser & Perspective-Changing Exercise - Paradigm... · Photo Storytelling
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
34 percent of the 119 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
1:00 pm6-hour Preconference Sessions (lunch from noon to ) - CTMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventKendall Zoller , Sierra Training Associates, IncTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventDescribe the next steps to demonstrate shared responsibility for improving learning for all students; andDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisExplicit action or follow-through languageRead from source
7:30am - 8:00amConference Overview & First Timers Orientation - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:15am - 9:15amMonday Welcome and Keynote: George Couros - CTKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventSession Length: KeynoteKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30am - 10:30amKeynote Q&A - CTKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventQA01 Monday Keynote Q&A with George CourosKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventSession Length: Keynote Q&AKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30am - 11:30am2-hour Concurrent Sessions 1200's - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventMap out a silo optimal breakdown scorecard to strategically address the silos in your own organization.PresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:45-12:30 pm4-hour Concurrent Sessions 1100's (lunch from ) - CTMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
10:45am - 11:45amThought Leader (TL01) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:45am - 12:30pmLunch - CTMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
12:45pm - 1:45pmThought Leader (TL02) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
12:45pm - 1:45pmTable Talks (TT101-TT115) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventApply strategies for training and retaining after-school staff as intentional design decisions; andTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
all eventIdentify common breakdown points in curriculum implementation across district, school, and classroom levels;PresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
12:45pm - 2:45pm2-hour Concurrent Sessions 1400's - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventEngage with a coaching leads panel discussion of how they have incorporated the framework into their work and the impact they’ve seen;PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00pm - 3:00pmThought Leader (TL03) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00pm - 3:00pmTable Talks (TT131-TT145) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventAnalyze instruction and PLC discussions through a cognitive science lens to identify where learning breakdowns are likely to occur; andPresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:15am - 9:15amTuesday Welcome and Keynote: Haesun Moon - CTKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventQA02 Tuesday Keynote Q&A with Haesun MoonKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30am - 11:30am2-hour Concurrent Sessions 2200's - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventDevelop critical workshop resources that set high standards of quality for presenters and maximize adult learner engagement; andWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
11:45-2:30 pm4-hour Concurrent Sessions 2100's (lunch from ) - CTMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
10:45am - 11:45amThought Leader (TL04) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
12:45pm - 1:45pmTable Talks (TT201-TT215) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
12:45pm - 2:45pm2-hour Concurrent Sessions 2400's - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventApply practical frameworks to develop or enhance classroom assistant programs, including training and tiered interventions; andTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventInterpret emerging impact data demonstrating improved math performance, improved climate and culture, and enhanced teacher instruction.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
2:00pm - 3:00pmTable Talks (TT231-TT245) - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00pm - 3:00pmAcademy Poster Session - CTPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventAP01 Academy Poster SessionPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventIdentify implementation strategies and measures that demonstrate impact on educator practice and student learning; andDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
all eventApply insights from the posters to strengthen your own professional learning design and continuous improvement efforts.Poster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventSession Length: Academy Poster Session - 1-hourPoster sessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster sessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:45am - 10:45am2-hour Concurrent Sessions 3200's - CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:00am - 1:00pmBrunch, Keynote with Joe Sanflippo, and Conference Wrap-up - CTKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00 pm6-hour Preconference Sessions (lunch from noon to ) - CTMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMuch of today’s classroom practice is shaped by norms from an industrial-age model of education, often resulting in learning environments where students mimic rather than think. In this workshop, participants will explore over 15 years of research on transforming classrooms into spaces that foster deep student thinking. Through interactive experiences and practical examples, educators will learn strategies to move from task completion to meaningful engagement and critical thinking.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMany teachers are simply and understandably burning out! The fire and passion that once sparked for teaching are simply becoming extinguished. Is it any wonder? All teachers are being asked to do is appropriately manage students while engaging the brains of those students in quality curriculum. They are also asked to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of those same students and all while simultaneously attempting to maintain some semblance of a quality personal life. In this highly-engaging workshop, educators will not only learn how to restore their passion for teaching, they will also explore 12 brain-based principles for avoiding burnout, increasing optimism, and supporting physical well-being.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKendall Zoller , Sierra Training Associates, IncTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventContinuous improvement is a high-impact design for educator professional learning that leads to changes in student achievement. Explore the components of systemwide continuous improvement, a high-impact design for educator professional learning that leads to changes in student achievement. Engage in structured conversations to reflect on the strategies and actions taken to apply cycles of continuous improvement to address problems of practice. Articulate next steps to demonstrate shared responsibility for improving learning for all students. Learn how to advocate for continuous improvement as an effective form of professional learning.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDescribe the next steps to demonstrate shared responsibility for improving learning for all students; andDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:30am - 8:00amConference Overview & First Timers Orientation - CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:15am - 9:15amMonday Welcome and Keynote: George Couros - CTKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow can we lead changes that improve learning for students when change is hard and momentum is stuck? In this keynote, George Couros, global leader in innovative teaching, learning, and leadership, will focus on innovation as a human endeavor and change as a process that begins by connecting to people’s hearts. He will share how leaders can foster trust, navigate disagreement and resistance, and create the conditions for learner-centered innovation to thrive. He will use storytelling and practical strategies to equip educators in any role to move teams forward with clarity, connection, and purpose.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSession Length: KeynoteKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:30am - 10:30amKeynote Q&A - CTKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventQA01 Monday Keynote Q&A with George CourosKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKeep the conversation going! Following Monday's keynote, George Couros will return for a special session to answer your questions and engage in deeper discussion.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSession Length: Keynote Q&AKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:30am - 11:30am2-hour Concurrent Sessions 1200's - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSchool systems across the country are demonstrating how evidence-based, technology-enabled instruction can expand access to high-quality literacy and math learning opportunities for all students. Explore new research from the Center for Public Research and Leadership at Columbia University highlighting “bright spot” school districts that are improving outcomes through high-quality instructional materials, aligned professional learning and assessments, strong measurement practices, and intentional infrastructure building.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCome explore a comprehensive school leader induction framework that supports new leaders through tiered systems of support, peer networking, and targeted professional learning. See how high-quality induction plays a critical role in developing confident, capable principals and assistant principals while strengthening long-term leadership retention and effectiveness. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen instructional and operational leadership and positively impact students and staff.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExamine how one district designed and implemented a comprehensive paraprofessional learning academy that moves beyond compliance-based training toward sustained instructional impact. Explore structures, learning designs, and data systems that build paraprofessionals’ instructional expertise, confidence, and retention. Apply a scalable framework you can adapt to elevate paraprofessional learning and strengthen schoolwide capacity.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHarness AI and neuroscience to redefine professional learning and enhance instructional design with AI-driven tools that streamline curriculum creation, boost engagement, and improve learning retention using cognitive science principles. Apply research-backed strategies aligned with Learning Forward’s standards to integrate AI effectively, ensuring high-quality, student-centered instruction. Engage in interactive demonstrations and real-world applications, and leave with practical, ready-to-use AI tools to immediately transform your teaching, professional learning catalog, and leadership.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExamine case studies and emerging impact data from M-DCPS professional learning programs that demonstrate AI’s role in improving instructional quality, leadership development, and student outcomes; andDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHave your systemwide change efforts stalled, or are you struggling to gain staff buy-in and follow-through? Learn how to leverage humanistic leadership to foster a culture of shared leadership and collective responsibility. Explore research and real-world examples that demonstrate how humanistic leadership can strengthen relationships, navigate conflict effectively, unite teams around common goals, and improve school culture, climate, and outcomes.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMap out a silo optimal breakdown scorecard to strategically address the silos in your own organization.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:45-12:30 pm4-hour Concurrent Sessions 1100's (lunch from ) - CTMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:45am - 11:45amThought Leader (TL01) - CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:45am - 12:30pmLunch - CTMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:45pm - 1:45pmThought Leader (TL02) - CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:45pm - 1:45pmTable Talks (TT101-TT115) - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEngage in collaborative discussion on designing high-quality after-school programs aligned to school goals, with attention to staffing, training, and retention challenges. Examine core design elements including program structure, staff roles, student engagement, and instructional alignment. Explore practical strategies for preparing and supporting staff while applying a flexible design framework to strengthen program quality and long-term sustainability.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventApply strategies for training and retaining after-school staff as intentional design decisions; andTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExamine how implementation and monitoring practices determine whether tiered academic supports lead to measurable student gains or result in cycles of repeated remediation. Analyze an “implementation-to-impact” framework and diagnostic indicators that reveal breakdowns across classrooms, teams, and systems. Apply practical tools to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, refine Tier 2 interventions, and improve Tier 3 decision-making to increase coherence and student outcomes.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIdentify common implementation breakdown points in Tier 1 to 3 academic supports and explain how weak monitoring can obscure instructional gaps and slow student progress;BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventInclusive education has advanced through federal law, policy, and advocacy, yet many educators still need stronger preparation and resources to effectively support students with disabilities. Engage in discussion about challenges and strategies for inclusion while exploring free, evidence-based tools and training from TRIAD at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN). Using a practical screening tool, examine current practices and identify opportunities to strengthen implementation and sustainability.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIdentify common breakdown points in curriculum implementation across district, school, and classroom levels;BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventConnect durable skills to the four dimensions of entrepreneurship and explore how entrepreneurial competencies extend learning far beyond business creation. Engage in hands-on experiences with agile routines such as brainstorming, Kanban boards, and project sprints to strengthen problem solving, communication, and student agency. Develop and pitch an actionable plan for applying these tools with students or educator teams to enhance instruction and collaboration.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:45pm - 2:45pm2-hour Concurrent Sessions 1400's - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExplore how process maps can help better understand critical processes, identify possible breakdowns for those you serve, and generate change ideas to support greater belonging, dignity, and inclusion. Learn how one school used process mapping to create a college application support process that serves all students. Leave with tools and templates to apply to your own context so you can improve your outcomes by improving your processes.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventUse process maps in a variety of ways to understand a high-leverage process, identify possible breakdowns for those you serve, and generate change ideas to support greater inclusion and learning for all; andBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEngage with a coaching leads panel discussion of how they have incorporated the framework into their work and the impact they’ve seen;PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExamine how LBNSI’s multi-year, improvement science-driven approach develops school-based instructional coaches through structured tiers of support, intentional professional learning, and a shared vision, demonstrating how instructional coaching and improvement science operate together to drive sustainable improvement;DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00pm - 3:00pmThought Leader (TL03) - CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00pm - 3:00pmTable Talks (TT131-TT145) - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAnalyze instruction and PLC discussions through a cognitive science lens to identify where learning breakdowns are likely to occur; andBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSee how a district-wide AI rollout was translated from vision to classroom practice through a coherent, multi-level professional learning system. Unpack how professional learning was intentionally scaffolded from Central Office to campus leadership to teachers, moving beyond one-time workshops. Explore strategies for aligning stakeholders, differentiating support, and building shared learning structures that lead to consistent implementation and measurable impact.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:15am - 9:15amTuesday Welcome and Keynote: Haesun Moon - CTKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventQA02 Tuesday Keynote Q&A with Haesun MoonKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventKeep the conversation going! Following Tuesday’s keynote, Haesun Moon will return for a special session to answer your questions and engage in deeper discussion.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:30am - 11:30am2-hour Concurrent Sessions 2200's - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBreak out your mortars, roll up your sleeves, and set your new instructional coaches for success by building a strong foundational induction program! Learn how Prince William County Schools designed keystone induction experiences for new instructional coaches that positively impacted students and teachers across the division. Reflect on current induction practices and collaboratively brainstorm practical ways to create a strong foundation for impactful coaching programs.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExplore how to use Guskey’s five levels of professional development and principles of adult learning theory to produce a series of workshops that engage teachers in learning-by-doing experiences directly intended to improve student outcomes;WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDevelop critical workshop resources that set high standards of quality for presenters and maximize adult learner engagement; andWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCreate a plan to assess the impact of your professional learning system through workshop and implementation feedback, teacher observation data, action research, and student success indicators.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLearn about the design process used to solve a problem of practice centered around rapidly changing student demographics, the need to develop future leaders, and to serve as a bridge to value and retain strong educators;DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAlthough principals often receive the same training and resources, leadership impact varies widely. Examine the unwritten leadership practices high-impact principals demonstrate and how leadership intentionally develops these behaviors through feedback, reflection, and targeted support. Explore climate and cultural implications and leave with practical tools to coach, monitor, and strengthen leadership practices.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:45-2:30 pm4-hour Concurrent Sessions 2100's (lunch from ) - CTMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:45am - 11:45amThought Leader (TL04) - CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:45pm - 1:45pmTable Talks (TT201-TT215) - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLooking to provide equitable access to high-quality professional learning (PL) for all employees? Learn about our district’s journey to expand PL opportunities for classified as well as certified employees through the development of the Classified Employees Workshop Series. Leave with practical tips, recommendations, and structures to develop an implementation plan that meets the professional learning needs of all district employees.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDemonstrate collaborative problem-solving skills by applying team roles and prioritization strategies from the survival game to real PLC tasks and decision-making;DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEvaluate data-driven evidence showing measurable impact - including 88% reintegration success rates and 0.49 GPA gains - demonstrating how Student Support Specialists improve student outcomes across diverse educational settings;DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:45pm - 2:45pm2-hour Concurrent Sessions 2400's - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventApply practical frameworks to develop or enhance classroom assistant programs, including training and tiered interventions; andTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventInterpret emerging impact data demonstrating improved math performance, improved climate and culture, and enhanced teacher instruction.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAnalyze how teacher-driven professional learning days are intentionally designed as collaborative inquiry experiences that include student learning demonstrations, observation, and action planning grounded in student evidence, feedback, and artifacts. Examine how teachers across learning pathways debrief, reflect, adjust instruction, and lead professional learning for one another through collaboration and networking. Apply campus-based structures that support implementation, evidence collection, and sustained teacher-led learning, resulting in increased student engagement.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00pm - 3:00pmTable Talks (TT231-TT245) - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDemonstrate how a belonging-centered mentoring system supports new and alternatively licensed teachers in strengthening instructional practice and remaining in the profession. Examine how structured feedback, relational trust, and leadership development work together to improve teacher confidence and retention. Using practical tools and routines, explore how districts and schools can build sustainable mentoring systems for early career educators.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDiscover how structured collaborative support transforms PLCs from data meetings into drivers of instructional improvement and student achievement. Explore practical tools, including team assessment protocols, planning templates, and feedback schedules, alongside action research findings that demonstrate measurable impacts on teaching practice and student learning. Learn how evidence-based inquiry, when embedded in PLC structures, leads to meaningful classroom change beyond surface-level data review.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00pm - 3:00pmAcademy Poster Session - CTPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAP01 Academy Poster SessionPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMeet the graduates of the Learning Forward Academy and discover how they transformed their systems! Skip the theories and dive straight into real-world results. Each poster showcases a powerful story of disciplined inquiry, targeted implementation, and hard evidence of change that advanced educator practice and boosted student learning. Come celebrate their journey and take home proven strategies!Poster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIdentify implementation strategies and measures that demonstrate impact on educator practice and student learning; andDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventApply insights from the posters to strengthen your own professional learning design and continuous improvement efforts.Poster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSession Length: Academy Poster Session - 1-hourPoster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:45am - 10:45am2-hour Concurrent Sessions 3200's - CTPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExplore how the School District of Greenfield, Wisconsin, drives systemic change by shifting professional learning from administrative compliance to shared teacher ownership. Examine how the district’s professional learning and training team (PLATT) model distributes leadership to align district goals with individual teacher growth. Adapt specific tools, rubrics, and facilitation strategies to implement a high-quality, job-embedded learning ecosystem that measurably impacts student outcomes.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIdentify the strategic steps for creating a professional learning and training team to lead and implement professional learning aligned to districtwide areas of focus;TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventExplain the foundational principles and history of implementation science, including the distinction between training, adoption, and true implementation of evidence-based practices;TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00am - 1:00pmBrunch, Keynote with Joe Sanflippo, and Conference Wrap-up - CTKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventReconsider what it means to lead when pressure, pace, and expectations pull you away from the leader you know you are in this keynote with Joe Sanfelippo. The retired superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin, leadership expert, and best-selling author of Hacking Leadership and Lead From Where You Are will share the Personal, People, and Process Rhythms framework for grounding yourself, building trust through presence, and creating habits that sustain a positive culture. You’ll reflect on why leadership isn’t about becoming someone new but showing up with clarity, humanity, and consistency to be the best version of yourself when it matters most.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 57/100 and verified 57/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is one of the more useful public examples in the corpus: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in learning transfer and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around network design and follow through. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to execution quality beyond the public agenda.
Strongest signals: Learning Transfer, Future-of-Work Fit, and Evidence Maturity. Weakest signals: Network Design, Follow Through, and Personalization.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from lfp.learningforward.org. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, borrow the mechanism pattern, then adapt it to the participant problem.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to ask whether the follow-up evidence connects to the business or mission outcome. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Tracking, Impact evidence, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
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Compare this agenda against other Education / Training / Career events scored on the same eight pillars.