The Teachers Academy
Professional Learning Program (PLP)
The Learning Forward India (LFI) Professional Learning Program is a collaborative initiative designed to transform school culture through continuous, evidence-based professional growth. Managed by The Teachers Academy in partnership with the Good Schools Alliance, the program operates under the leadership of Sandeep Dutt.
Core Pillars of the Program
• Standards-Based Learning: Aligned with the global Learning Forward standards, ensuring that professional learning is not just a one-off workshop but a sustained, data-driven process.
• The "Good Schools" Philosophy: The program advocates for schools to be happy, inclusive spaces where the focus shifts from mere academic coaching to holistic "learning for life."
• Collaborative Networks: It leverages the Good Schools Alliance to create a "network of networks," allowing educators across India to share best practices and peer mentorship.
• Service-Oriented Leadership: Under Dutt's stewardship, there is a heavy emphasis on building leadership capacity at all levels—from students to principals—to foster a culture of agency and accountability.
Certificate Program
"Professional learning is the only strategy we have to strengthen the educator's practice so that every student can experience great teaching." — A core tenet reflected in Sandeep Dutt’s approach.
Dutt, an acclaimed educator and author, focuses on the "School Transformation Framework," which prioritises the personal and professional growth of educators as the primary lever for improving student outcomes.
The Literacy Project for Educators
Happy Teachers
The Literacy Project for Educators is an initiative by the Good Schools Alliance, powered by SEBI, AMFI, FSSAI and NCFE, aimed to empower teachers with essential life skills that extend beyond textbooks—helping them grow both professionally and personally.
Centred around the idea of “Happy Teachers,” the project emphasises empowering educators with practical knowledge in areas that affect daily life, including:
- Financial Literacy
- Food Literacy
- Emerging Literacies such as AI and more
Train-the-Trainer Workshops for GSA Members
Learning Forward Retreat
Join us for an immersive learning experience in Dehradun. Learn to connect deeply with young people through Reading, Reflection, and Building Meaningful Relationships. Explore The YES Way, a transformative framework that places Youth Engaging Society (YES) at the core of school culture, emphasising skills for life.
Standards for Professional Learning
There are currently 30 active International Learning Forward Affiliates.
Learning Forward Affiliates are local branches of Learning Forward with deep local expertise and a commitment to equity and excellence in professional learning. As an affiliate we help schools in India build capacity to design, facilitate and assess professional learning that aligns with the Standards for Professional Learning and improves educator and student outcomes.