Foundational Learning

The Leadership for Progress in Foundational Learning (LEAP) Program is a global capacity-building program that brings together senior policymakers from low- and middle-income countries to tackle the foundational learning crisis. This 12-month program supports education leaders to:

 

  • Build a deeper understanding of the learning crisis and effective strategies to address it
  • Identify and adapt evidence-based solutions and practical tools for effective reform
  • Strengthen peer networks and promote cross-country peer learning and knowledge exchange
  • Enhance ongoing reform efforts and refine national plans to maximize impact

 

LEAP Brochure [PDF] – English /  Français

 

LEAP-STSL report cover

LEAP’s second in-person Practitioner Program event—delivered with LSI, UNESCO IIEP, and Global School Leaders—was held November 5–7, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together 100+ policymakers from 14 countries. Building on a June session on learning data and a virtual early childhood series, LEAP convenes senior policymakers from low and middleincome countries to share solutions for the foundational learning crisis.

 

 

The program covered the full teacher pipeline (attraction, preparation, deployment, support) and key school leadership policies, with sessions on initial teacher education, induction, and continuous professional development informed by crosscountry reforms. The final day highlighted how effective leaders influence instruction, data use, and operations to improve foundational learning—core to education systems that equip all children with skills for employability and productivity.

 

Participant Workbook / Cahier du participant [PDF]
Agenda / Ordre du jour [PDF]

 

Day 1 / Jour 1

Combined presentations / Présentations combinées [PDF]

 

Day 2 / Jour 2

Combined presentations / Présentations combinées [PDF]

 

Day 3 / Jour 3

Combined presentations / Présentations combinées [PDF]

 

Case Studies / Études de cas

 

 

 

 

Leadership for Progress for Foundational Learning 2025: Better Data for Better Learning

The launch event, Better Data for Better Learning, took place from June 24-27, 2025 in Washington, DC. It focused on the use of data and learning assessment to improve foundational learning outcomes. Through interactive presentations, case studies, site visits, and guided reflections, participants explored practical examples of how education data can inform policy and practice. The program is designed to strengthen delegates' capacity to assess and enhance their own education data and learning assessment.

 

 

Participant Workbook / Cahier du participant [PDF]
Agenda / Ordre du jour [PDF]
 

Day 1 / Jour 1

Day 2 / Jour 2

Day 3 / Jour 3

Day 4 / Jour 4

Date: June 24 - 27, 2025 ET

Location: Washington, DC