Join us in Frisco for our last LFNTX meeting of the school year on May 8!

Doors open at 8:30am for breakfast and coffee to start the day together – an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and ease into a day of collaboration and learning.

During the morning, we’ll engage in meaningful dialogue around shared problems of practice, using our collective expertise to address common needs and strengthen professional learning across North Texas.

In the afternoon, we’ll dig into the conditions that help professional learning truly take root and grow. Together, we’ll “check the soil” to see if it’s right for the seeds of PL to thrive, exploring what needs to be in place for meaningful, lasting impact.

Throughout the day, we’ll continue building on our morning collaboration, connecting with fellow LFNTX members to extend our collective impact. Come ready to learn, contribute, and connect.

Morning session is 9:00–11:30am and afternoon is 1:00–3:00pm. Please RSVP HERE.

Location: Frisco ISD Transportation West 10701 Dallas Pkwy Frisco, TX 75033
(Enter the north-facing doors, across from the Wakeland HS practice field.)

We’re looking forward to spending the day with you on April 10, for our LFNTX meeting
at Dallas ISD.

Together, we will engage in a day of learning, collaboration, and co-creation
centered on strengthening how we approach problem solving in professional
learning. As leaders, our work requires us to move beyond quick solutions – to
diagnose challenges, navigate complexity, and design responsive approaches that
lead to meaningful impact. If you have not yet RSVP’d, there is still time. We would love to know you are coming
so the DISD team can plan accordingly. Please see below for further details.

Breakfast
We are excited to kick off the morning with light breakfast options to welcome
everyone.

A Day of Learning, Fun, and Co-Creation
Our time together will include meaningful dialogue, opportunities to collaborate with
colleagues from across the region, and time to co-create ideas you can continue
developing and bring back to your districts.
You will engage in experiences designed to:
● Deepen your understanding of complex problems of practice
● Explore multiple approaches to leadership decision-making
● Design solutions that are responsive, practical, and impactful

We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You
There is a distinct joy in learning together – where creative and critical thinking
intersect, complex problems invite deeper exploration, and new connections are
formed alongside familiar ones. We look forward to continuing this shared journey as
we grow the Learning Forward North Texas community.

Location: Dallas ISD Linus D. Wright Administration Building
9400 NCX, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 7523

We’re excited to gather for our next LFNTX meeting, now hosted by the Dallas Independent School District on April 10.

This session will center on a shared commitment to strengthening our approach to problem solving in professional learning. Together, we will explore how effective professional development leaders move beyond simply solving problems to diagnosing challenges, navigating complexity, and designing responsive solutions that move practice forward. We look forward to learning alongside you at Dallas ISD and continuing to strengthen our LFNTX community. Please see details below and be sure to RSVP – we hope to see you there!

Location: Dallas ISD Linus D, Wright Administration Building 9400 North Central Expressway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75231

What to Expect: The day will run from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with lunch on your own from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Throughout the day, participants will engage in collaborative experiences designed to strengthen problem-solving practices in professional learning. Sessions will focus on examining real challenges, exploring multiple perspectives, and designing solutions that are responsive to the needs of educators and students.

Participants will have opportunities to:
● Engage in dialogue around shared problems of practice
● Reflect on leadership approaches to complex challenges
● Collaborate with peers to design actionable solutions
● Strengthen their ability to diagnose and respond to instructional needs

Participants Will Leave With:
● Strategies to approach problems of practice with greater clarity and intention
● Tools to support responsive and impactful professional learning
● Ideas and structures that can be adapted within their own districts

Dress Comfortably: We encourage everyone to come ready to learn and engage comfortably. Think: jeans, tennis shoes, and your favorite professional learning or educator t-shirt. This is a collegial space designed for reflection, collaboration, and meaningful work together.

The next LFNTX meeting is happening this Friday, February 27, and we’re looking forward to spending the day learning, collaborating, and connecting with you in Birdville ISD!

If you have not yet RSVP’d, there is still time. We would love to know you are coming so the Birdville team can plan accordingly.

Breakfast

We are excited to kick off the morning with delicious breakfast options to welcome everyone. Thus will include:

• Locally made, from-scratch quiches and biscuits
• Yogurt and fresh fruit
• Coffee available and ready when you arrive

A Day of Learning and Co-Creation

As a reminder, our time together will include meaningful dialogue, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the region, and time to co-create projects you can continue developing and bringing back to your own districts. The afternoon learning will focus on Leader Credibility and the essential traits of leaders who engage, inspire, and transform.

We’re Looking Forward to Seeing You

There is something energizing about being together in the same space, learning from one another, and building ideas side by side. We are truly looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones (bring a friend!) as we continue growing the Learning Forward North Texas community. See you there!

Birdville ISD Professional Learning Center
6351 Boulevard 26
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

We’re excited to gather again for our next LFNTX meeting, hosted by Birdville Independent School District on February 27.

Location
Birdville ISD Professional Learning Center
6351 Boulevard 26
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

What to Expect

The day will run from 9:00am-3:00pm, with lunch on your own from 11:30am-1:00pm. Our time together will continue the spirit of connection, collaboration, and practical learning that defines Learning Forward North Texas. Throughout the day, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue around shared problems of practice and will spend time co-creating projects they can continue refining and bringing back to their own districts.

Afternoon Learning Focus

The afternoon portion of our meeting will center on Leader Credibility – The Essential Traits of Those Who Engage, Inspire, and Transform.

Participants will leave with:

• Access to the slide deck used during the session
• Ideas and structures that can be replicated and adapted in their own districts
• Practical takeaways to support leadership growth and impact

Dress Comfortably

We encourage everyone to come ready to learn and engage comfortably. Think: Jeans, tennis shoes and your favorite professional learning or educator t-shirt. This is a relaxed, collegial space designed for conversation, reflection, and meaningful work together.

We’re looking forward to learning alongside you at Birdville ISD and continuing to strengthen our LFNTX community. Be sure to RSVP, and we hope to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond and let us know about your availability this week. Given the impact of the recent weather and the number of members who have been unable to be back at work consistently, we have decided to cancel our January 30 LFNTX meeting.

Please help us spread the word and make sure members of your team have received this update.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we believe this is the best decision at this time. We look forward to seeing everyone at our February meeting and getting back together for learning, connection, and collaboration.

Take care and stay safe!

We know this week has been unpredictable with icy roads and inclement weather, and many of you have missed several days of work as a result. Because of that, we want to do a quick check-in regarding our LFNTX meeting this Friday, January 30, in Forney.

At this time, the meeting is still scheduled as planned. However, we need to hear from everyone so we can determine whether we should continue to hold the meeting.

Please take a moment to indicate whether you will attend – even if you previously RSVP’d. Attendance Form

We completely understand that this week may have changed plans for some, and we appreciate you letting us know either way. Your quick response will help us make the best decision for everyone.

Stay warm!

Have you attended a Learning Forward Annual Conference and ever wondered how those powerful sessions get selected? Or thought, “I’d love to be part of that process”?

Here’s your chance.

Learning Forward is hosting the 2026 Annual Conference at the Gaylord Texan, and educators from our region are invited to help score conference presentation proposals and shape the learning experience for thousands of attendees.

📅 Proposal Scoring Day:
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 9:00–3:30
Richardson ISD Professional Development Center (Lunch provided)

Why volunteer?

• See what makes a strong conference proposal
• Learn about emerging ideas in professional learning
• Collaborate with peers from across the region
• Receive a free one-year digital Learning Forward membership

If you care about high-quality professional learning and want to contribute to the field in a meaningful way, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Interested? Use this link to sign up.

Let’s help build an outstanding 2026 conference – together!

We’re excited to kick off 2026 together at our LFNTX meeting in Forney on January 30! This month’s meeting will be hosted at Forney ISD’s Opportunity Central (The OC) – an innovative, multi-use space for learning, collaboration, and community experiences. When you walk in, you might find yourself asking, “Is this a mall or a school?!”

Check out this one-of-a-kind destination for education, student-run businesses, events, and more here: theoc.net.

Breakfast & Arrival Info

Doors will open at 8:30 and breakfast will be provided for everyone, and there is also a coffee shop and multiple eateries on site if you’d like to grab something extra.

Address: 680 Innovation Blvd., Forney, TX 75126

Schedule

Our morning (9-11:30am) will focus on meaningful dialogue around shared problems of practice, followed by time to begin co-creating projects we can bring back to our own districts.

The afternoon (1-3pm) will be a time for learning. Join us for If Learning Is Changing, What About Us? – an engaging PL experience focused on the future of education through the lens of PL leadership. In this interactive session, we’ll explore big ideas, emerging shifts, and key questions shaping where learning is headed – and consider what that means for how we design, lead, and support professional learning in our districts. Participants will engage in reflection and dialogue and leave with ideas and entry points they can continue exploring and adapting within their own contexts.  

We hope you’ll join us in Forney – promise, it’s not as far as it sounds (and totally worth the trip!). Please RSVP here.