MMSTLC Leadership Session on Supporting Teacher Leadership

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Michigan Mathematics and
Science Teacher Leadership
Collaborative

2. Session for Principals and
School Administrators
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3. In our experience, all things being
equal, the principal’s involvement
and support in teacher leadership
programs make the difference in the
level of success.
~Sheline/Meyers, 2008
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4. Session TopicsSession Topics
• Shared Leadership
• Supporting Teacher Leadership
• Shift to Teacher Leadership
• Advocacy for Science & Mathematics
• Policy & Procedures

5. Shared LeadershipShared Leadership
Discussion:
a. What does it mean?
b. What do you think about it?
c. How do you feel about it?

6. Discussion:
a. In what ways can principals /
administrators support teacher leaders?
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7. Discussion:
b. Teacher Leaders are not always
accepted by colleagues. They are
sometimes treated as “outsiders”
once they are designated as leaders.
How can principals / administrators
prevent teacher leaders from
becoming the “principal’s pet”?
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8. Discussion:
c. c. Being a Teacher Leader adds
responsibilities and tasks to a
teacher’s already busy life.
How can principals / administrators
prevent overload and burnout?
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9. d. How will you know if Teacher Leaders
have made a difference?
e. How will you measure effectiveness?
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10. Discussion:
How will you know if Teachers are
making the shift to teacher
leadership?
• Adult Development
• Dialogue
• Collaboration
• Organizational Change
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11. AdvocacyAdvocacy
Discussion:
a. What does it mean to advocate?
b. What actions can principals /
administrators take to advocate for
science / mathematics / and Teacher
Leaders?

12. Policy and ProceduresPolicy and Procedures
Question 6: Policies and procedures are in place that support/align
with teaching and learning as reflected in curriculum, instruction,
assessment, and instructional materials.
Red = Math
Blue = Science

13. Discussion:
a. What policies in place at your schools
might impact instruction in science
and mathematics?
b. What barriers are in place that may
make it difficult for teacher leaders to
be successful?
c. What is the process for changing
policies and procedures?
Policy and ProceduresPolicy and Procedures

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“Practical Steps to Expand Teacher Leadership.”
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Moller, G. & Pankake, A. 2007. “What
the Teacher Leader Needs from the Principal.”
JSD, National Staff Development Council, Vol.28,
No.1 (Winter).
Jenness, M. 2001. “Considerations and
Issues Related to Teacher Leader Programs.”
SAMPI, Western Michigan University. Based on a
review of findings and lessons learned from
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