Teacher Leader

Everything you need to know regarding the leadership role of teacher leaders in school improvement, managing change and improving learning are covered. The book starts by reviewing some original research on the role of teacher leaders in schools and then addresses the skill sets needed by teacher leaders: state and federal frameworks, coaching for effective instruction, selecting and mentoring, managing change, managing resources for student learning, and school improvement.

Daniel R. Tomal, Craig A. Schilling, Robert K. Wilhite

Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Defining the Teacher as Leader Objectives Informal and Formal Teacher Leaders The Need for Teacher Leaders Shared Leadership and School Improvement State Initiatives in Teacher Leadership Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 2 The Nature of Teacher Leaders Objectives Teacher Leader Pathways Teacher Leader Roles and Functions Successful Leadership Factors A Study of Teacher Leader Core Competencies Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 3 Standards Based Teacher Leadership Objectives National Leadership Standards The Seven Teacher Leader Model Standards Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 4 Selecting, Coaching and Mentoring Objectives Interviewing and Selecting Applicants Orienting, Coaching, and Mentoring Employees Understanding Employment Laws when Coaching Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 5 Leading and Motivating Objectives Leading Team Members Motivating Team Members Building Teamwork and Accountability Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 6 Communicating, Collaborating, and Evaluating Objectives Communicating with Team Members Effective Nonverbal Communication Effective Verbal Communication Managing conflicts and building collaboration Conducting Performance Evaluations Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 7 Managing Change Objectives The Need for Change Teacher Leaders as Change Agents Change Skills for Teacher Leaders Executing Change - Trends and Challenges Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 8 Managing Resources to Promote Student Learning Objectives Resources and Student Achievement Allocating and Managing Resources Managing Technology Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Chapter 9. School Improvement and Teacher Leadership Objectives Models for School Improvement Critical Issues in Promoting School Improvement Establishing and Obtaining Accountability Summary Case Study Exercises and Discussion Questions References Epilogue Appendix A - Teacher Leader websites Appendix B - Teacher Leader Model Standards Appendix C - Technology Standards for School Administrators Appendix D - ISLLC standards Appendix E - ELCC standards Appendix F - InTASC standards About the Authors Index