CPD 2026: Implementation over Information
Professional development for English teachers who are done collecting webinars.
Why this CPD, and why now
You already care about your teaching.
You already sign up for trainings, save links, and collect ideas.
The problem is not a lack of information.
The problem is too much information and not enough implementation.
CPD 2026 is for experienced English teachers who want:
- Fewer tabs open
- Fewer “I’ll watch the replay one day” videos
- More real change in how they show up as professionals, use generative AI, and make the most of their time
In 2026, we slow down on purpose and go deeper with less.
And right now you can set that up at €10/month or €100/year
What you get inside CPD 2026
Across 2026, you get access to:
4 expert conversations
Live, high-level sessions where you join in as I host in-depth conversations with guests like Aleksandra Popovski, Samantha Reeve, Hugh Dellar, and Jon Fila. These are not slide-heavy presentations for beginners. They are working sessions for experienced teachers who want to think with experts, not just listen.
At least 4 live panel discussions
Focused, smaller panels where we bring different contexts and realities into the same room. Wherever possible, CPD 2026 members will be invited to contribute, share what is happening in their institutions, and ask questions directly. Live access is open; the replays live inside CPD 2026.
Replays of all 2026 sessions while you are a member
If you cannot attend live, you can still benefit from the content and reflect in your own time.
A curated CPD Foundations Library (2024–2025)
A handpicked selection of past sessions from 2024–2025 to support your work going into 2026. Not a content dump. Just the recordings that will genuinely help you refine your practice.
Certificates of attendance
For live participation or completed replays, so you can document your CPD hours where needed.
2026 Speaker Line-Up
In 2026, CPD is not about generic training.
It is about sitting in on serious conversations with people who are shaping how we think about English, materials, and technology in education.
You will hear from voices such as:
Samantha Reeve
ESL Educational Content Manager at digital publisher Twinkl. Samantha leads a team of writers and designers creating resources for English language teachers worldwide. With experience teaching in South Korea and working across education charities in the UK, she brings a rare mix of classroom insight, large-scale content creation, and an eye for what actually supports teachers on the ground.
Aleksandra Popovski
Teacher, teacher trainer, and consultant. Aleksandra is passionate about “no single stories”: writing and working with narratives from countries, cultures, and communities that are usually left out of mainstream ELT materials. Her work invites us to challenge whose stories get told in our classrooms—and whose are missing.
Hugh Dellar
Teacher, trainer, coursebook writer, and co-founder of Lexical Lab. Hugh has co-authored two multi-level General English series, Outcomes and Innovations (National Geographic Learning), and wrote Teaching Lexically (Delta Publishing). Most recently, he worked on Your Top 50 English Questions Answered. He specialises in lexical approaches that stay rooted in real language use rather than idealised textbook English.
Jon Fila
Teacher, educational leader, and author specialising in AI integration and innovation in education. Jon supports schools and organisations to integrate AI ethically, mitigate bias, and centre inclusion. A 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist, he focuses on helping educators bridge the gap between new tools and real classrooms, always with equity at the heart of his work.
You are not just buying access to recordings.
You are getting a seat at the table with people who are actively shaping the future of ELT and education.
Who CPD 2026 is for (and not for)
This is for you if:
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You are currently teaching English and want a serious, calm CPD space.
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You are tired of one-off webinars that do not connect to each other.
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You want fewer, better sessions that you can actually act on.
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You care about equity, inclusion, and real-world classroom challenges, not just the latest shiny method.
This is not for you if:
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You are not working in education.
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You want dozens of sessions and daily content.
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You prefer one-way lectures where nothing is expected from you during or afterwards.
How CPD 2026 works
Format
Expert conversations
Members-only live sessions on Zoom. You join as I host in-depth conversations with invited experts. Live access and replays are a benefit of CPD 2026 membership.
Panel discussions
Live panels are open to a wider audience. Anyone can register and watch live, but replays are available only inside CPD 2026. If you want to revisit the panels or cannot attend at the time, you need to be a member.
Access
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Choose Monthly or Annual membership.
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As long as your membership stays active, you keep that rate for all future billing cycles.
Why this CPD is different
Most CPD offers you more information.
CPD 2026 is built around implementation over information.
That means:
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Fewer sessions.
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Clear purpose behind each one.
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A space to gather, share, and join the conversation.
It is also different because of how we treat people and how we structure access.
Our speakers are paid
Every invited CPD 2026 speaker is paid for their time and expertise.
No “exposure only” invitations. No unpaid labour.
Your membership fee helps model what fair treatment in ELT can look like.
This is a professional space.
Panel Discussions: Live for Everyone, Replay for Members
The panel discussions in CPD 2026 are designed to ask the questions that usually stay in the staffroom and never make it into “official” CPD.
Across the year, panels will cover themes such as:
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UK/US system vs. The World.
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Performance over competence: how we assess learning.
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Responsibility of publishers: AI test generators.
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Bias in language assessment and AI models trained on inner-circle English.
Each panel:
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Is hosted by me (see below)
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Brings together teachers and practitioners from different contexts.
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Is open to watch live for free.
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Has its replay stored inside CPD 2026.
If you want to revisit the discussion and/or use it for your own CPD evidence, you need to be a member.
The aim is not a polished show.
The aim is an honest, professional space where we name what is happening and think together about what to do next—and where members can return to those conversations when they need them.
Frequently asked questions
Will there be certificates of attendance?
Yes. For each live session or completed replay, you will be able to request a certificate of attendance for members.
What if I cannot attend live?
Replays are available for members. You can watch them when it works for you. The intention is that you integrate them into your real schedule, not binge-watch them on a weekend.
When does my membership actually start?
Your membership starts as soon as you join, you will be billed after your trial period ends, but you can unsubscribe any time.
You get immediate access to the CPD Foundations Library.
The 2026 live programme then runs across next year, and you keep access for as long as your subscription is active.
How is this different from your other work, like Defeating Systemic Bias in ELT?
DSB is a deep dive into systemic bias, accentism, and native-speakerism, with its own community and expert events.
CPD 2026 is your ongoing, broader professional development space. It covers a wider range of classroom and professional themes and is not bundled with DSB.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can cancel before your next billing cycle. Your access continues until the end of the period you have already paid for.
Is this suitable if I am early in my teaching career?
If you are willing to think at a high level and engage with complex issues, you are welcome. This is not “Teacher Training 101”. Sessions assume you have classroom experience and want to refine, not start from zero.
Final invitation
If you already care about your teaching, your students, and the kind of English language education you want to see in the world, you do not need more noise.
You need a realistic CPD structure that:
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Respects your time.
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Treats you like a professional.
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Helps you actually implement the ideas you care about.
That is what CPD 2026 is designed to do!