Teacher Leader Model Standards

The Teacher Leader Model Standards (2011) recognize the importance of all types of teacher leadership in school improvement. The standards point out that “The traditional hierarchical structure of U.S. schools, in which teachers experience a flat career path and work in isolation from colleagues is a holdover from the 19^th century, when teachers were considered to be interchangeable parts akin to factory workers” (p. 28).  The standards embrace a new paradigm in 21^st century education, in which teachers have voice and power in the improvement and advancement of our schools. These standards recognize the multifaceted nature of formal and informal teacher leadership and encourage improvement and development of these roles through seven domains, in order to positively affect student achievement. 

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