Learning Forward Colorado

So how strong is your immunity to change?  Are you challenged by new expectations, ways of working with others, leading others in new ways of teaching and learning? If so we hope you will join over 100 other educators from around the state in exploring our own immunities to change and the impact the assumptions we hold about our work have on our success.  As I review Dr. Kegan’s book in preparation for the learning, I am intrigued with a quote from the book; “…leaders increasingly ask people to do things they are not now able to do, were never prepared to do, and are not yet developmentally well matched to do.”

In our work of professional learning do we attend to what Dr. Kegan describes as “the most powerful source of ability: our capacity …to overcome, at any age, the limitations and blind spots of current ways of making meaning.” I am looking forward to better understanding my own limitations and blind spots that serve the purpose of providing me immunity to change. I am comforted in knowing that  at this ripe old age I too am  able to reach deep into my own capacity to overcome my current ways of knowing the world and “develop” into new ways of understanding. I hope you too will come along on this journey as we need leaders like you to lead us into the future!

Joyce Joyce – Co- President - Learning Forward Colorado

Learning Forward Colorado believes the success of all students is dependent upon highly effective educators who engage in ongoing professional learning.

Our goal is to be a leading voice for quality professional learning through collaboration across networks by

• Advocating for effective policies and practices
• Linking learners to opportunities, resources, ideas, and strategies
• Engaging with schools, districts, and other communities, systems, and stakeholders
• Strengthening communities of practice Focusing on evidence and results

What is the Mission of Learning Forward Colorado?

The mission of Learning Forward Colorado is to ensure that all educators in all schools will experience high-quality professional learning as part of their daily work for the purpose of increasing student learning.

What is the Vision of Learning Forward Colorado?

Learning Forward Colorado continues to be viewed as a professional learning community through focused activities that help members increase their own knowledge and level of expertise and then influence quality professional development with others. Through informal networks and strategic partnerships, Learning Forward Colorado is a voice for quality professional development in Colorado.