Education Development Trust Professional Development
Presented by Education Development Trust
Education Development Trust (EDT) is one of the world's leading not-for-profit education organisations, delivering professional development and school improvement services that have reached over 300,000 teachers globally. Based in Reading, UK, EDT combines rigorous educational research with practical implementation expertise to help schools, teachers, and education systems improve outcomes for students at every level. EDT's professional development portfolio spans a wide range of programmes, from government-commissioned initiatives to bespoke school partnerships. In England, EDT delivers the Accelerate programme supporting early career teachers from more than 700 schools, along with the Early Years Professional Development Programme and the Schools Partnership Programme, which engages over 1,300 schools in collaborative improvement. Their approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, with a dedicated research team that publishes influential reports on effective teaching, leadership development, and system-level reform. With a team of over 1,100 professionals and operations spanning multiple countries, EDT brings particular expertise in system change, accountability frameworks, teacher development, leadership cultivation, and school-to-school collaboration. They also provide careers advisory services for young people and adults. For UK schools and education systems worldwide seeking research-informed professional development that operates at scale while maintaining a focus on practical impact, Education Development Trust represents one of the most established and respected providers in the field.
Key Takeaways
Evidence base: EDT maintains a dedicated research team that publishes influential reports on effective teaching and system reform. Their programmes are commissioned by the UK government and grounded in evidence-based practice, with a track record spanning decades of education improvement across multiple countries.
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Education Development Trust teamEducation Development Trust (formerly CfBT Education Trust) is a major UK-based not-for-profit education organisation that provides research-informed professional development, school improvement, and careers services. With over 1,100 staff, EDT has reached more than 300,000 teachers worldwide and works with governments and school systems across multiple countries.
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