Steven Carney, M.A. Ed
President
Learning Forward Washington
Steven Carney, M.A. Ed / Educational Leadership, is the co-founder of IMPACT Learning and Leading Group. In addition to his experience in various district and school leadership roles, Steven has a wealth of experience in building and delivering research-based professional development programs and learning support systems in schools and districts throughout the country as well as experience in coaching school / district leadership and teachers across the United States and Canada in research-based leadership and teaching practices. Mr. Carney has designed and delivered hundreds of research-based professional learning events that reinforce the implementation of professional learning communities and the use of effective assessment, grading, and data-driven practices. He was instrumental in designing, opening, and serving as principal of a California 7-12 middle / high school grounded in the research and best practices of assessment, grading, data, and collaboration. With his extensive work in leadership, learning teams, assessment literacy and data-driven decision-making, Mr. Carney’s professional training in effective facilitation, coaching, and professional learning solicits deeper learning and reflection from individuals or groups with whom he works.
Mission
The mission of Learning Forward Washington is to increase student learning through actions that connect and influence state, district and school decision-makers to support powerful professional growth experiences for educators at all levels.
Vision
Learning Forward’s vision is excellent teaching and learning every day.