About Us: The Story Behind EBTD

Every great classroom begins with a great teacher. But we also know that great teachers don’t appear overnight—they grow through practice, reflection, and the right professional development. That’s where Evidence Based Teacher Development (EBTD) comes in.

We exist for one simple reason: to make professional learning practical, powerful, and rooted in evidence.

Who We Are

EBTD is a professional development organisation for teachers and school leaders in Bangladesh. Our mission is to bring together the best of global educational research and local classroom experience, so that teachers can learn strategies that actually work in real schools.

We are not about theory for theory’s sake. Every course, workshop, and resource we create is designed to answer one question:

👉 How will this help teachers and leaders improve what happens in the classroom on Monday morning?

What We Do

At EBTD, we provide:

• 🎓 Teacher Training – short, high-impact courses on AI in education, metacognition, memory, behaviour, assessment, and curriculum design.

• 🏫 Leadership Development – structured pathways for Faculty Leaders, Senior Leaders, Principals, and Behaviour Leaders, blending vision with practical tools.

• 🌍 Inclusive Education – training that ensures every learner is seen, supported, and challenged.

• 📚 Research Hub – a free library of trusted reports, guides, and blogs from Bangladesh, the UK, and beyond.

• 🚀 Career Development – clear pathways to help teachers grow, whether aiming for their first leadership post or preparing for international opportunities.

Our Founder

EBTD was founded by Leon Walker, an experienced international education leader with a track record in evidence-informed school improvement and professional development. Leon’s career spans leadership roles in schools, national research networks, and teacher training initiatives. His vision is simple:

Bring the best of global evidence to Bangladeshi classrooms—adapted, practical, and ready to use.

Our Values

• Evidence first – every programme is grounded in research.

• Practical delivery – strategies teachers can use immediately.

• Context matters – international best practice, tailored to Bangladesh.

• Inclusivity – every teacher supported, every student included.

Why Choose EBTD?

Because professional development should feel like a turning point, not a tick-box exercise. With EBTD, you’ll gain tools, confidence, and clarity to transform your teaching and leadership—step by step.

Join Us

Whether you’re a teacher looking to sharpen your practice, a leader preparing for your next challenge, or simply curious about the latest evidence in education, EBTD is here to support your journey.

👉 Explore our courses
👉 Visit the Research Hub
👉 Sign up to be the first to hear about upcoming programmes

EBTD—where evidence becomes everyday practice in Bangladeshi classrooms.