Professional Development News
Model Teacher Leader Standards Released
The Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium released its model standards for teacher leaders in May, which they encourage states and districts to use as a starting point for conversation about what 'teacher leaders' should know and be able to do to assume leadership positions in their schools, districts, and the profession.
Read More:
The seven domains of teacher leadership and the functions of a teacher leader in each domain
Teacher Leader Model Standards Policy Document, and the considerations for policy and practice
Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium report
Law Now Requires Districts to Form Professional Development Committees
The law now requires districts to form PD committees that include teachers and administrators, but many times the language used in statute needs clarification. Read what the law says and what the language actually means.
What's Your PD IQ?
How much do you think you know about what it takes to create and maintain an effective PD program in your district? Take this simple PD quiz to find out! But don't worry if you 'failed' the quiz...CEA's Partners In Learning training sessions can help you get on track to PD success!
State Releases Teacher Shortage Areas for 2011-2012
What teaching areas may see a shortage of teachers this fall? Based on staffing reports filed by school districts, read the list of teacher shortage areas for 2011-2012; compare this year's shortage area list to those of previous years; and read the complete data bulletin published by the State Department of Education.
List of teacher shortage areas for 2011-2012
Comparisons of shortage list areas
Complete data bulletin
Professional Issues Update Presentation
CEA narrated presentation giving an overview of the new TEAM program, certification changes and Professional Development committees.
Documenting TEAM Success
The TEAM development team recently sent a letter to the Education Committee members of the state legislature, and the PRI Committee members, talking about the success of the TEAM program in its first year. This is a great reminder to legislators how successful a program can be when it's designed by educators who are experienced practitioners, and who work collaboratively.
Read letter sent to Education Committee
View chart of all responses from new teachers, mentors, administrators, and reflection paper reviewers
Responses from new teachers regarding the impact of TEAM
TEAM Guidelines Approved by State Board of Education
On June 2, 2010, the State Board of Education approved new guidelines for the TEAM program, which include two changes that support strong collaboration between local associations and school districts in establishing and implementing the TEAM program locally. Click here to access the guidelines.
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