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Our Story & Founder’s Journey

The Story Behind EBTD

Evidence-Based Teacher Development (EBTD) was founded with one clear mission: to give teachers and school leaders in Bangladesh access to the very best professional development, rooted in research and proven to raise student outcomes.

A Message from Our Founder

“Throughout my career, I have seen how powerful teaching, supported by evidence, can change lives. But I have also seen how too often, teachers are asked to rely on outdated training, opinions, or one-off workshops that don’t translate into long-term impact. I founded EBTD to close this gap—bringing world-class research and practical strategies directly to the teachers and leaders of Bangladesh.”
– Leon Walker, Founder of EBTD

About Leon Walker

Leon Walker is an accomplished international education leader with over two decades of experience in professional development, strategic school improvement, and evidence-based teaching. His career spans:

  • Leadership roles in the UK: As a senior school leader and former Director of Research within the UK’s Research School Network, Leon led initiatives that improved outcomes for thousands of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

  • National recognition in research: He has contributed to major Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) publications and designed professional development models that have been adopted across multiple schools.

  • Consultancy in Bangladesh: Leon has worked extensively with Bangladeshi schools, designing and delivering transformative training programmes for both teachers and school leaders.

Why EBTD?

Our vision is simple: professional development should be more than theory—it should change classroom practice and raise student achievement. EBTD blends global best practices with culturally relevant approaches for Bangladesh, ensuring training is practical, sustainable, and impactful.

Looking Ahead

Through EBTD, we continue our mission to:

  • Inspire teacher-leaders to shape the future of education in Bangladesh.

  • Foster inclusive, engaging, and equitable learning environments.

  • Drive excellence by combining research-driven strategies with real-world implementation.

Empower your Teaching, Transform your Future