TEACHER LEADERSHIP AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL. Patrick Erwin: Principal Logic Amen: Assistant Principal Dr. Susie Askew: Assistant Principal Rosemarie Burke: Assistant Principal T.J. Purdy: Instructional Coach, Admin Intern Cheryl Bockus: English / Language Arts Jake Clausen: Grad Support Specialist Heather Conklin: Art Travis Davio: Social Studies Kim Eudaily: Special Education

DO NOW On a sticky note: WHY teacher-leadership? How would you define teacher leadership? Why do you think teacher leadership matters?

LEARNING TARGET Participants will consider the strengths and challenges of teacher leadership within their own contexts.

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES Mindsets: Staff Culture Strategies: Hiring/creating pedagogical nerds Open Door policy Give access to resources & opportunities Open to feedback on areas of need Structures: PDLT Inquiry Groups Conferences Book Studies

TRUSTING TEACHERS WITH STUDENT SUCCESS FRAMEWORK BY FARRIS-BERG, ET AL 1.Shared purpose with a focus on student needs 2.Participate in collaboration and leadership for the good of the school, not just one classroom 3.Encourage colleagues to be active, ongoing learners 4.Address school wide issues (social issues, behavior) as part of student learning 5.Encourage teacher improvement using peer mentoring and coaching. Studios: math, science, ELA, (social studies to do)

TRUSTING TEACHERS WITH STUDENT SUCCESS FRAMEWORK BY FARRIS-BERG, ET AL 1. Shared purpose with a focus on student needs > Staff culture  School mission / vision > Hiring/creating pedagogical nerds > Give access to resources & opportunities > Open to feedback on areas of need 2. Participate in collaboration and leadership for the good of the school, not just one classroom > PDLT > Seminar > Leadership coaching: equity group, Tools group, Harvard group 3. Encourage colleagues to be active, ongoing learners > PDLT > Book studies > Inquiry groups > Conferences / workshops 4. Address school wide issues (social issues, behavior) as part of student learning 5. Encourage teacher improvement using peer mentoring and coaching. > Studios: math, science, ELA, (social studies to do)

LINCOLN "OHHH" TO LINCOLN "WOAH!" Lincoln of the PAST Poor instruction Absence of capacity No structured opportunities for collaboration No opportunities for peer observation Less teacher voice in school mission and vision Isolated practitioners (independent contractors) Lincoln of the PRESENT / FUTURE Lincoln Center (small schools evolution) Equity / Harvard groups Professional Development Leadership Team Inquiry Groups Seminar Studios Book Studies Building cultural competency External coaches / consultants

REFLECTIVE PAUSE… What are the strengths and challenges in your own context?

WHAT TEACHER LEADERSHIP HAS MEANT FOR ME.... “What has allowed / empowered you to be a teacher-leader?”

TEACHER LEADERSHIP WORKSHEET

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES Mindsets: Staff Culture Strategies: Hiring teacher nerds Structures: PDLT Inquiry Groups Conferences Book Studies

QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

CLOSING / APPLICATION Exit Slip: What is your main take-away from this workshop? What would you like to do differently because of this workshop?

SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS. Bond, N. (2015). The Power of Teacher Leaders. Berry, B. Byrd, A. & Weieder, A. (2013). Teacherpreneurs. Farris-Berg, K. & Dirkswager, E. (2013). Trusting Teachers with School Success. Farr, S. (2010). Teaching As Leadership.

BOOK STUDY LIST Stutz, P & Michaels, B. (2013). The Tools. Duhigg, C. (2013). The Power of Habit. Coates, T (2015). Between The World and Me. Rodriguez, R. (1983). The Hunger of Memory. Emdin, C. (2010). Urban Science Education for the Hip Hop Generation. Carroll, P. (2011). Win Forever. Anderson, E. (2000). Code of the Street. Hobbs, J. (2015). The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace. Coates, T. (2009). The Beautiful Struggle. Moore, W. (2011). The Other Wes Moore. Lipsky, D. (2004). Absolutely American.

MATERIALS School mission statement: We are a diverse community of scholars dedicated to personal and academic excellence. We strive for the development of strong character and intellectual engagement for all students, ensuring success beyond Lincoln High School. We Will: - Develop Personal Responsibility - Act With Integrity - Value Each Other - Embrace Challenge - Take Risks - Cultivate Success - Be Agents of Change in Our Community - Lead