TEACHER LEADERSHIP FROM THE CLASSROOM

Session 9

Thursday, December 12, 2013

PURPOSE Learn about the Teacher Leader Model

Standards Learn about activities designed to

improve effectiveness in the implementation of standards

Learn about and apply principles of adult learning that will lead to more effective leadership.

Ultimately – greater capacity for leadership within your roles.

HOUSEKEEPING Taking Care of Business Follow-Up Dates – all 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

August 15 August 22 September 19 October 17 October 24 November 7 November 21 December 12 Focus Group Scheduled between November 21

and December 12

REFLECTIONS ON OUR ACTION STEP

REVIEWING THE TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain I: Fostering a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student Learning Functions within this domain include

understanding and application of : adult learning theory, collective responsibility, and group facilitation.

TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain II: Accessing and Using Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning Functions within this domain include

understanding and application of : Research of teacher effectiveness and student

learning, Analysis and interpretation of student data, to improve

student learning, Collaboration with higher education, and collecting and analyzing data to improve teaching

and learning within the classroom.

TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain III: Promoting Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement Functions within this domain include :

Collaborating with administrators and colleagues to plan professional learning;

Facilitating professional learning among colleagues; Using technologies to promote collaborative and

differentiated professional learning; Working with colleagues to collect data related to

professional learning; Providing constructive feedback to strengthen teaching

practice and improve student learning; Using information about emerging trends in education

to plan professional learning.

TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain IV: Facilitating Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning Functions within this domain include :

Facilitating the collection, analysis and use of classroom and school-based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, assessment, school organization and school culture.

Engaging in reflective dialogue with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data

Supporting colleagues individual and collective reflection and professional growth serving as a mentor, coach, and content facilitator

Serving as a team leader Using knowledge of emerging and existing technologies

to guide colleagues Promoting instructional strategies that address issues of

diversity and equity

TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain V: Promoting the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement Functions within this domain include :

Increasing the capacity of teachers to utilize multiple assessment tools aligned to state and local standards;

Collaborate with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring and analysis of assessment to improve student learning;

Creating a climate of trust and reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging conversations regarding student data;

Working with colleagues to use assessment findings to promote changes in instruction that positively impact student learning.

TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain VI: Improving Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community Functions within this domain include :

Using knowledge of different ethnicities and cultures to promote effective interactions among colleagues , families and the larger community;

Modeling effective communication and interaction with families and other stakeholders;

Facilitating colleagues self-examination of their own understanding of community culture and diversity and developing culturally responsive strategies to enrich educational experiences of students;

Developing shared understanding of diverse educational needs of families and community.

TEACHER LEADER MODEL STANDARDS

Domain VII: Advocating for Student Learning and the Profession Functions of the teacher leader include:

Sharing information with colleagues and/or district regarding local, state and national trends and the impact on education;

Working with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and learning processes that meet the needs of all students;

Collaborating with colleagues to select opportunities in which to advocate for the rights of students;

Advocating for access to professional resources; Representing and advocating for the educational

profession outside of the classroom.

FEEDBACK FROM NOVEMBER

Resources for leading groups of educators – PLC Work

Reaching out to families/community and the impact of both

RESOURCES FOR LEADERSHIP

www.ascd.org; Educational Leadership www.k-12leadership.org www.allthingsplc.info www.relmidwest.org Wallace Foundation - http://

www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/school-leadership/Pages/default.aspx

REACHING OUT TO FAMILIES/COMMUNITY

The benefits of community-home-school collaborations are profound and wide ranging. Effective school, family and community partnerships can provide

benefits for students, parents, educators and the community. Results for Students: Increase in skills and talents from enriched curricular

and extracurricular activities Development of positive relationships with adults Development of a sense of value and belonging to the community Realization of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle

Results for Families: Increase an awareness of the community’s contributions to the school Develop a sense of connection with other families in the community Increase knowledge of and use of local resources to obtain services, improve skills

or both Results for Teacher and Administrators: Increase involvement in the

social and community service referral process for families Development of skills for working with business partners, community, volunteers

and mentors Increase knowledge and use of community resources to enrich classroom instruction

Results for Community Agencies, Organizations and Businesses: Increase improved access to school resources Formation of connections between businesses and future employees Increase a greater sense of purpose by sharing strengths and wisdom with students

REACHING OUT TO FAMILIES/COMMUNITY

Community Partnering

http://www.cesdp.nmhu.edu/toolkit/collaborating-with-the-community/effective-practices.asp

http://www.cesdp.nmhu.edu/toolkit/docs/pdfs/prof-dev/pd_mod6.pdf

Hanna Woods – what we do Late Start Community Mentors

Family Partnering

QUESTIONS???

NEXT STEPS FOR LEADERSHIP

Possible Follow-Up SessionsTuesday, February 4Tuesday, March 11-Tuesday, April 8

AND FINALLY…

Domain 1 – Post Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eFArff828HplArcMBRcw8nE5VeDbRDJc1gua3OwtWsw/viewform