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Teacher-Led Professional message is that teachers are valued for Growing teacher leadership cannot be
Development their expertise. In this sense, they are accomplished overnight, but imple-
serving as a teacher leader by promot-
menting a few easy changes into the
Teacher-led professional learning ing professional learning. To encourage structure of your school can provide
provides teachers the opportunity to this practice, teachers can be compen- a path to leadership for some and
share many aspects of their practice. sated for their preparation time. Also, benefits for all. Positive momentum is
Administrators can support potential administrators should never underes- a beautiful thing in organizations, and
teacher leaders by offering up multiple timate the power of genuine gratitude promoting teacher leadership can be a
opportunities for teacher-led learning when thanking teacher leaders who contributing factor to shifting the learn-
sessions. These sessions can range in take these opportunities to present and ing and leading cultures in schools.
time and formality, but the consistent share their pedagogy with colleagues.

References
Godlesky, L. E. (2018). Examining the Relationship Between Teacher Leadership Perception and Professional Learning
Community Engagement.
Ippolito, J. (2010). Three Ways That Literacy Coaches Balance Responsive and Directive Relationships With Teachers.
Elementary School Journal, 111, 164-190.
Teacher Leader Model Standards. (2011). Retrieved from www.teacherleaderstandards.org
Wenner, J. A., & Campbell, T. (2017). The Theoretical and Empirical Basis of Teacher Leadership: A Review of the Litera-
ture. Review of Educational Research, 87(1), 134-171.

About the Author
Dr. Laura Godlesky has served in public education in New Jersey for 25 years and is currently the
Director of Curriculum for the Keyport Public School District. Dr. Godlesky earned her doctorate from
Rowan University in March of 2018 with a research focus on teacher leadership through the lens of
professional learning communities. She has presented at state and national conferences on both
teacher leadership and effective implementation of authentic professional learning communities.

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