Affiliates offer members the opportunity to expand their professional development networks by connecting with other individuals by location. More than 35 state and provincial affiliates provide services and programs that connect staff developers within individual states or provinces or regions. Contact Learning Forward Deputy Executive Director Frederick Brown ([email protected]) if you’re interested in facilitating a new affiliate in a state currently not served by a state chapter. Top 10 reasons to form or join an affiliate: Gain access to the most up-to-date information on professional learning. Grow professionally through educational program offerings. Promote a greater appreciation for the impact of educator learning on student learning. Strengthen professional learning so that teaching, leadership, and student success improve. Make a difference in your own school, district, and