Teacher Leadership Institute The Heart of Transforming P-12 Education: Teac eacher her Leader Leadership ship Institute Institute CAEPCON ~ September 24, 2017 Blake West, Ed. D. ~ bwest@nea.org
Introduction to the Teacher Leadership Institute Our discussion today o The Crucial Role of Teacher Leadership o Design & Content of Teacher Leadership Institute o Impact and Outcomes o Leave with … competencies, strategies, network
Who is ready to mentor the next generation of teachers?
What do we need teacher leaders for? • Cooperating teacher, clinical supervisor, mentor, coach, peer assistance and reviewer • Instructional designer, assessment designer, curriculum planner • Action researcher, data analyst • Facilitator of building PLCs, committees, study groups • Facilitator of district and school-community committees, task forces, projects • Professional development facilitator, adjunct instructor • Spokesperson, author • Community organizer • Advocate for schools and for the needs of students • Leader of professional association/union • Member of professional standards board, teacher advisory council, etc. • Program evaluator, accreditation team member, etc. • Policy analyst, policy maker
Why TLI? • Autonomy • Mastery • Purpose
Teacher Leadership Institute “Positive change in education must be driven by the profession and shaped by the experience of teachers working in classrooms. This initiative will ultimately develop expertise and engage thousands of teacher leaders in leadership work in schools — because every student should have the best possible educators in their schools. The program will prepare and support the next generation of teacher leaders to meet the demands of a 21st century teaching professional and ensure the success of their students.” Lily Eskelsen Garcia, President, National Education Association
Teacher Leadership Institute The Power of “Mission” St Star artin ting g with with Personal Mission Statement • Stephen Covey – All things are created twice… • Seeing is…
Teacher Leadership Institute TLI Core Themes and Beliefs
Teacher Leadership Institute Unpacking the Competencies
Unpacking the Teacher Leadership Competencies
The Teacher Leadership Competencies What’s the Big Idea? What does growth look like across this competency?
An Activity: Unpacking
Teacher Leadership Institute
Activity 2: Social Justice
Impact, Implementation and Outcomes Where are we now? o How was the revised program implemented? o What did TLI Fellows accomplish? o What are your ideas, suggestions? o Questions and comments?
Two elements for each TLI Participant o Developing personal knowledge and skills o Tackling a significant problem in their environment
The Capstone Experience: TLI Capstone Portfolio - a culmination of the TLI experience. Capstone projects - apply what has been learned to examine a specific idea. YOUR Capstone project - integrate concepts and skills; address a leadership challenge of YOUR choice; impact education policy, practice, and stakeholders. Capstone Portfolio - describe the project, analyze what was learned, reflect on growth in specific competencies of your choice.
TLI Process: A Three-Part Experience Virtual Capstone Face-to-face activities leadership meetings (webinars, plan and with site discussion portfolio contacts and threads, development coaches etc.) Foundational Deep content learning learning Innovative Common leadership Core School redesign Teacher evaluation Diversity and Equity
Teacher Leadership Institute The Capstone Experience Overarching Diversity, Equity, Face ace t to o Cultural Competency #1 Face ace t to o Fac ace e to to Competency Fac ace #1 e #1 Fac ace e #3 #3 Fac ace #2 e #2 Element (L (Lau aunc nch) h) (Ref (R eflection lection) (Su (Summer) mmer) Overarching Pathway Competency #2 Competency Term 1: Focus on two Term 2: Focus on one ‘Pathway’ Competency and Overarching Competencies one Diversity, Equity, Cultural Competency Element
Learning and Action The cycle begins with learning about a concern, a skill, a topic of interest Lear Le arn After action, reflect on The cycle continues Reflect eflect Design Design outcomes: success, with planning and challenges, what we designing well- learned… and the informed action cycle continues! Do Do After planning, we take action to implement our plan
Sample Instructional Capstones • Improving the Mentoring Process • How to Incorporate More and Better Learning Time into a Four-Day School Week • Improving the New Teacher Experience • Student Retention Through Community Outreach • Parents Experiencing the CCSS • T.A.R.T. (Teacher-Led Academic Review Team) • My 1000 Mile Journey • Franklin Home Teacher Visit Project
Sample Policy Capstones • District Determined Measures: Restoring Social Justice and Equity in School Discipline • The Feasibility of Creating a Teacher-Powered School in the Columbus City • Quality Compensation Policy Advocacy • Centralized Messaging • The Recruitment and Retention of Minority Teachers in the Fine Arts • Where are the NBCTs? • Authentic Teacher Voice
Sample Association Capstones • Collaboration Outside of the Self-Contained Classroom: Dedicating Time for the Meeting of the Minds • A Cultural Educational Ambassador • Aligning Professional Development in the 21 st Century Local Association • Building Student Leaders • Advocacy for the Future • Active Community/Conscious Teachers
TLI by the numbers Over 900 participants, 40 coaches, 13+ pilot sites: • Arizona • Clark County, NV • Colorado • Columbus, OH • Hawaii • Iowa • Kansas • Massachusetts • Michigan • Mississippi • Montana • Teacher Union Reform Network (TURN) • Utah
Powerful Testimonials … Sharing their stories at the National Press Club …
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Yay! The session is over!
Mor More inf e infor orma mation? tion? Contact Blake West, Ed.D. Senior Policy Analyst – NEA Center for Great Public Schools bwest@nea.org
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