EDUC 6050 Teacher Leadership and School Success
This course is designed to examine the Teacher Leader's role in collaboration with the building principal in fostering a collaborative culture to support educator development and student learning. Candidates will examine teacher evaluation models including all aspects of the Legal Requirements Related to Supervision and Evaluation: Performance Evaluation Act of 2010 (PERA). Candidates will develop the skills and strategies necessary to complete evidenced-based classroom observations by utilizing The Framework for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson. The Teacher Leader will develop competencies to facilitate colleague's individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator. The unique and specific needs for new teacher induction and mentoring are included. Although not required for endorsement, Teacher Leader candidates may want to complete State of Illinois online requirements for teacher evaluation and supervision.