"Leadership Strategies for Teachers captures nearly all of the leadership situations that a teacher encounters at one point or another. The author provides a clear snapshot of many practical theories that can aid any aspiring, or situational, leader." -Erin Powers, English Teacher Paul Revere Charter Middle School, Los Angeles, CA Do you see yourself as a leader? You should! Teachers rarely see themselves as leaders, but as a teacher who is committed to your students and to your own professional development, you already help advance school improvement efforts. This practical handbook shows you how to expand your leadership skills by offering strategies for improving student achievement, extending your own learning, collaborating with others for school improvement, and supporting shared vision and values in your learning community! Educators at all levels will find invaluable information for developing leadership skills and strengthening their school communities. Included are strategies for: Goal setting and strategic planning Team building Conflict resolution Reflective inquiry and practice Professional development and networking In addition, numerous case studies, the latest research about teacher leaders, and reflective worksheets will help you extend your talents, knowledge, and skills as a learning leader.
Eunice M. Merideth is a Levitt Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean of the Drake University School of Education. She has designed and taught leadership courses and has been working with classroom teachers on leadership issues for over ten years. Merideth is a University Technology Fellow for Drake University, supporting Web-assisted and Web-based instruction at Drake University. She has written two books and numerous articles about teacher leadership, technology integration, and educational equity. Merideth received a doctorate in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Iowa State University.
Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Teachers as Leaders Who Are Teacher-Leaders? REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential Looking Back/REACHing Forward 2. Teacher-Leaders and Change The Change Process Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents Change and Control Change and Stress Looking Back/REACHing Forward 3. Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement Teachers as Learning Leaders Communication With Students Communication With Families Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement Parent and Teacher Expectations: A Matter of Balance Looking Back/REACHing Forward 4. Teacher-Leaders Extending Their Own Learning Teacher-Leader as a Professional Reflective Practice and Inquiry The Self-Directed Development Model Action Research Classroom-Based Development Models Professional Teaching Portfolio Communicating Leadership Obstacles to Continued Learning for Teacher-Leaders Strategies for Teacher-Leaders' Lifelong Learning Looking Back/REACHing Forward 5. Teacher-Leaders Collaborating for School Improvement The School Improvement Model Teachers as Situational Leaders Situational Leading for Professional Development Communication With Colleagues Strategies for Leadership Collaboration Looking Back/REACHing Forward 6. Teacher-Leaders Supporting Shared Vision and Values Defining Shared Vision and Values Sustaining and Connecting Teacher-Leaders Communicating Vision Strategies to Use When Connecting With Other Teacher-Leaders Looking Back/REACHing Forward Resources References Index
"Leadership Strategies for Teachers provides a framework for describing teacher leadership behaviors that is understandable for educators who have been teaching in classrooms and want to extend their talents, knowledge, and skills to work with colleagues toward the goal of improving student achievement." -- Alice Hom, Principal "Leadership Strategies for Teachers captures nearly all of the leadership situations that a teacher encounters at one point or another. The author provides a clear snapshot of many practical theories that can aid any aspiring, or situational, leader." -- Erin Powers, English Teacher
