What happens when professional learning is designed with application in mind from the very beginning? In this episode of Forward Thinking, Debi Tanton talks with Regina Jackson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Royse City ISD, about the intentional planning behind a district professional learning day. Regina shares how her team created time for teachers to learn, process, practice, collaborate, and apply new learning, what the day looked like in action, and what they learned from the experience.

In Episode 5 of the Forward Thinking Podcast, Dr. Glenda Horner, Director of Professional Learning for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Past President of Learning Forward Texas, joins us to explore what makes professional learning meaningful for adult learners.

From understanding your audience to creating opportunities for connection, conversation, and reflection, Glenda shares practical ideas for moving beyond simply presenting information to designing learning that makes a difference. And her BEST TIP for facilitators? Don’t try to do too much.

What does great professional learning look like today? Episode 4 of the Forward Thinking Podcast kicks off our series on professional learning design with three of Learning Forward Texas’ most experienced facilitators: Karen Nix, Terri Iles, and Tim Persall.

They share what they’re seeing in districts across Texas, how the needs of adult learners are changing, and what still matters most. You’ll also hear practical planning and facilitation advice, along with favorite strategies from our Tips and Tools for Professional Learning workshops.