Designing Learning Walks as Professional Learning

Presented by Krysten Wendell, Vice President, Program Delivery & Internal Learning, New Teacher Center; and Dr. Lisa Schmitt, Senior Director, Impact, New Teacher Center Sponsored by New Teacher Center Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. In this edWebinar, presenters from the New Teacher Center outline a practical approach to learning walks as powerful professional learning for school teams. From preparation to observation to collaborative reflection to action, these steps ensure learning walks have legs. This session will provide a structure for classroom observations that result in meaningful instructional conversations. Support your team to engage in collective learning, with a focus on critical pre-walk planning, alignment during the walk, and post-walk analysis and action. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, professional learning leaders, instructional leaders, and curriculum specialists. As Vice President of Program & Partnerships at New Teacher Center (NTC), Krysten Wendell drives the organization’s mission to forge vibrant classrooms by aligning district partnerships with internal strategy. She focuses on creating integrated learning environments that support the growth of students, teachers, and school leaders alike. In her current leadership capacity, she ensures that NTC’s school-facing work is both high impact and centered on educational equity. Dr. Lisa Schmitt leads the vision, design, and implementation of New Teacher Center’s (NTC) impact strategy as Senior Director of Impact. She oversees large-scale data systems and practical tools for impact evaluation and continuous improvement. Dr. Schmitt also manages NTC’s federal grant research agenda and champions the integration of academic, social, and emotional learning to support diverse student needs. Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. Join the Accelerate Learning community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. New Teacher Center (NTC) builds a stronger, more resilient educator workforce from day one. Our research-backed, personalized support helps teachers stay, grow, and lead—strengthening retention, fostering collaboration, and supporting leadership pathways. The result: skilled school teams where every student experiences strong relationships, consistent support, and high-quality instruction.