Leader Within

BrianCreasman is currently the superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky. He has served as an assistant superintendent, high school and middle school principal and assistant principal. Michael Coquyt is currently assistant professor of Education at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He teaches primarily in the Educational Leadership graduate program. Coquyt also coordinates the Curriculum and Instruction graduate program. He has served as a superintendent, high school principal, and classroom teacher.

The authors stress developing teacher leaders as an integral part of school and district improvement, rather than in isolation. With these strong teacher leaders, schools can harness the leadership at the classroom level to lead to student and organizational growth.... [T]his resource would be a great text in a graduate course or an in-district teacher leader growth program.

• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1Domain 1 Fostering a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student LearningGroup processes for collaborationListening, presenting ideas, and leading discussionsFacilitation skills to create trust among colleaguesInclusive culture and diverse perspectivesUnderstanding different backgrounds, ethnicities and culturesDomain 1 SummaryChapter 2Domain 2 Accessing and Using Research to Improve Practice and Student LearningAccessing and using researchAnalysis of student learning dataCollaborating with outside organizationsCollect, analyze, and communicate dataDomain 2 SummaryChapter 3Domain 3 Promoting Professional Learning for Continuous ImprovementPlanning professional learning Adult learning Professional learning among colleaguesTechnologies to promote collaborative and differentiated professional learningQuality professional learning Job-embedded professional learningProviding constructive feedback to colleaguesEmerging education, economic, and social trends in planning Domain 3 SummaryChapter 4Domain 4 Facilitating Improvements in Instruction and Student LearningCollection, analysis, and use of classroom- and school-based dataReflective dialog with colleagues Mentor, coach, and content facilitatorTeam leadershipEmerging technologies Diversity and equity in the classroomDomain 4 SummaryChapter 5Domain 5 Promoting the Use of Assessments and Data for School and DistrictImprovementUse of multiple assessment toolsInterpreting student data to improve educational practice and student learningClimate of trust and critical reflection Using data to promote changes in instructional practicesDomain 5 SummaryChapter 6Domain 6 Improving Outreach and Collaboration with Families andCommunityEffective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger communityEffective communication and collaboration skills with stakeholdersCulturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students Diverse educational needs of families and the communityComprehensive strategies to address diverse educational needs Domain 6 SummaryChapter 7Domain 7 Advocating for Student Learning and the ProfessionLocal, state, and national trends and policiesAdvocate for teaching and learning processes Securing additional resources that support student learningProfessional resources, including financial support and human and other material resources Advocate for the profession in contexts outside of the classroomDomain 7 SummaryFinal Thoughts about Teacher Leadership