Teacher Leadership: A School-Wide Collaborative Approach Enhancing Student Achievement Dana Boyd - Kristen Navarro -

Norms Turn cell phones on vibrate. Please bring conversations to a close when we signal with a “High-Five”.

Expectations from this workshop What do you want to leave with?

Case Study Chapter in a book on Teacher Leadership

Case Study Chapter in a book on Teacher Leadership Jigsaw with your group members

Case Study Chapter in a book on Teacher Leadership Jigsaw with your group members When finished reading please discuss at your table

Everyone has a chance to be a leader at something.

Princeton Met with various educators from around the nation.

Princeton Discussed issues with Teacher Leadership

Princeton Met with various educators from around the nation. Discussed issues with Teacher Leadership See your handouts for Teacher Leadership Standards that were created.

Princeton Met with various educators from around the nation. Discussed issues with Teacher Leadership See your handouts for Teacher Leadership Standards that were created. We wanted to bring back what we learned in Princeton and implement it in our school.

Clique Vs. Team Teachers do not work together - No Collaboration

Clique Vs. Team Teachers do not work together - No Collaboration Administration is always brought into problems

What about in your school? Write about a situation you have gone through with teachers on your campus.

What about in your school? Write about a situation you have gone through with teachers on your campus. What was the end result?

What about in your school? Write about a situation you have gone through with teachers on your campus. What was the end result? Did administration solve the problem or did the team come to a decision?

Team Leader 1 teacher per grade level

Team Leader 1 teacher per grade level Book Study - Difficult Conversations by, Stone, Patton, & Heen

Team Leader 1 teacher per grade level Book Study - Difficult Conversations by, Stone, Patton, & Heen Monthly meetings

Team Leader Build trust

Team Leader Build trust Be able to talk to each other

Team Leader Build trust Be able to talk to each other Teacher Observations

Team Leader Build trust Be able to talk to each other Teacher Observations Lead meetings

Team Leader Build trust Be able to talk to each other Teacher Observations Lead meetings Lead discussion on group disagreements or issues

What about in your school? From each of your grade levels who would be a good team leader at your campus? Why?

What about in your school? From each of your grade levels who would be a good team leader at your campus? Why? What characteristics do you feel make this person a team leader?

Subject Expert Teachers would choose the subject area that they can ensure student success. “This is the best subject I teach.”

Subject Expert Teachers would choose the subject area that they can ensure student success. “This is the best subject I teach.” Design weekly lesson plans based on objectives and state expectations.

Subject Expert Teachers would choose the subject area that they can ensure student success. “This is the best subject I teach.” Design weekly lesson plans based on objectives and state expectations. Responsible to present the plan to the grade level weekly.

What about in your school? Looking at the group mentioned previously, how would you group them as subject experts in the best interest of student success? Example: Mrs. Brown is an expert in...

Grade Level Chair A position for those hesitant to be a leader

Grade Level Chair A position for those hesitant to be a leader Allows everyone a chance to take a leadership position

Grade Level Chair A position for those hesitant to be a leader Allows everyone a chance to take a leadership position Responsibilities include turning in paperwork for team and reminding timelines.

Walk and Talk Walk around the room and share a few things you have heard so far.

Walk and Talk Walk around the room and share a few things you have heard so far. What is going on in your mind right now?

Walk and Talk Walk around the room and share a few things you have learned about so far. What is going on in your mind right now? Can you see this happening at your school?

Thoughts at this point... Share out as a group

Teacher Observations Focusing on the teaching not the teacher

Teacher Observations Focusing on the teaching not the teacher Every second Wednesday of the month during each teacher’s conference period

Teacher Observations Teachers observing other teachers looking for best practices.

Teacher Observations Teachers observing other teachers looking for best practices. Teachers then bring best practices back to their own classroom to enhance students success.

Teacher Observations Teachers observing other teachers looking for best practices. Teachers then bring best practices back to their own classroom to enhance students success. Teachers would answer questions about the lesson they observed. (See sample in packet)

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Early Release

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Early Release Assigned topics

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Early Release Assigned topics Teacher choices

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Technology Cadre

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Technology Cadre 1-2 teachers per grade level

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Technology Cadre 1-2 teachers per grade level Troubleshoot technology issues

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Technology Cadre 1-2 teachers per grade level Troubleshoot technology issues Help our Campus Technology Teacher with issues throughout the school

Professional Development Teachers Training Teachers Technology Cadre 1-2 teachers per grade level Troubleshoot technology issues Help our Campus Technology Teacher with issues throughout the school Training

No Homework Policy Those who do it to comply with teacher request.

No Homework Policy Those who do it to comply with teacher request. Those who couldn’t finish it in class.

No Homework Policy Those who do it to comply with teacher request. Those who couldn’t finish it in class. Those who are unable to master the concept.

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Tutoring Year One Stop using the same recipe.

Tutoring Year One Stop using the same recipe. Use your strength to help other students.

Tutoring Year One Stop using the same recipe. Use your strength to help other students. Teachers do not tutor their own students.

Tutoring Year One Stop using the same recipe. Use your strength to help other students. Teachers do not tutor their own students. Advisory available after school.

Tutoring Year One Stop using the same recipe. Use your strength to help other students. Teachers do not tutor their own students. Advisory available after school. Builds trust amongst each other.

Tutoring Year One Stop using the same recipe. Use your strength to help other students. Teachers do not tutor their own students. Advisory available after school. Builds trust amongst each other. Moves from “My students” to “Our students” mentality.

Tutoring Year One After school tutoring led to T.I.E. Time

Tutoring Year One After school tutoring led to T.I.E. Time Why tutoring didn’t work...

Tutoring Year One After school tutoring led to T.I.E. Time Why tutoring didn’t work... We still couldn’t meet the needs of all students: -Buses -Day Care -Students were already tired -Single Parents

T.I.E Time T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment

T.I.E Time T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment During the school day

T.I.E Time T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment During the school day Each grade chose their own days and time

T.I.E Time T.I.E = Time for Intervention and Enrichment During the school day Each grade chose their own days and time Each grade given support teacher to assist

Parent Requests Non-existent

Parent Requests Non-existent All teachers are seen as equals.

Parent Requests Non-existent All teachers are seen as equals. Students will have a chance to work with all teachers regardless.

Parent Requests Non-existent All teachers are seen as equals. Students will have a chance to work with all teachers regardless. Same teachers are not getting the same discipline/G.T. students.

Here is a look at our school.

Your Turn... This is your reflection period. Do you have any questions?

Top Ten Teacher Songs 10. Don’t Worry Be Happy

Top Ten Teacher Songs 9. Working 9 to 5

Top Ten Teacher Songs 8. Rumors

Top Ten Teacher Songs 7. Welcome to the Jungle

Top Ten Teacher Songs 6. Under Pressure

Top Ten Songs 5. We’re Not Gonna Take It

Top Ten Songs 4. Don’t Stop Believing

Top Ten Songs 3. We Are Family

Top Ten Songs 2. Too Legit To Quit

Top Ten Songs 1. Hero

Here is our school...

Build Your Framework What are the top three Team Leader Initiatives that you want to implement at your school? How will your teachers respond to these initiatives? How will you respond to negative reactions? Who will be your target group? Share your ideas with your table.