https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2019-11-02 17:32:37 UTC 2019-11-03 21:36:52 UTC hello@padlet.com davbel https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a/wish/405906636 Denis R. Superville's article in Education Week published in 2015 celebrates the success of teacher-leader practices of Liberty Middle School in Camas, WA. Liberty's Principal states that she realized she needed help managing the school's needs, in turn, causing her to look within.  The article continues to give a timeline of the teacher-leader programs such as the Teach-to-Lead Initiative, Teacher-Leadership Innovation, and the Teacher Incentive Fund grant. In the beginning stages of the concept of teacher-leaders, there appeared to be more support for teachers to become principles. Further stating that the "roles must be clearly defined to fit the school's and district's needs, leaders go through a rigorous selection process, who have displayed stellar leadership skills and are superior teachers," and "be able to receive a stipend or other compensation." Connecting to our reading and class discussions, all educators can be a teacher-leader to remove some of the tasks of the principles — references to the various initiatives and programs added value to the article.  ]]> 2019-11-03 15:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a/wish/405906636 davbel https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a/wish/405907479 This published paper from the Administrative Issues Journal uses several resources, including Katzenmeyer and Moller, to define Key Characteristics of Teacher Leaders in School. The three authors discuss through a focus on student learning, teacher-leaders use empowerment, relationships, and collaboration to enhance school change. Examples are given in the four areas to develop an understanding of the authors’ support of the regions. Many of the traits of teacher-learners that have been listed in class are listed in this paper. The authors have provided an extensive reference section to further the readers’ understanding. ]]> 2019-11-03 15:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a/wish/405907479 davbel https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a/wish/405963378 This website, Wabisabi Learning, appears to be an educational reporting program for portfolios. An article on the website's blog lists ten of leadership best practices. Although there seems a reference section is not present for this blog or a bio of the author, Lee Watanabe-Crockett, the practices listed refer to several of the best practices that have been discussed in class and the readings. The blog does state that it is their opinion. Methods listed are attending activities, be accessible, be poised, be positive, formulate a vision, communicate effectively, never stop learning, be forthright, train future leaders, and listen. ]]> 2019-11-03 20:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/davbel/hizu868fak1a/wish/405963378