Teacher Leader Development Program: Enhancing Education and Student Achievement
This act establishes a professional development program for experienced teachers to take on leadership roles while remaining in the classroom. The goal is to boost student academic achievement and promote data-driven teaching practices. The program offers training, support, and credentialing, potentially leading to improved educational quality for students.
Key points
Experienced teachers (at least 3 years) can participate in a program to develop leadership skills, such as curriculum development and peer coaching, while continuing to teach.
The program provides one year of intensive professional development and 1-2 additional years of support, with the possibility of earning a teacher leadership credential.
Schools can receive grants to cover training and support costs for teacher leaders, and partially for stipends, encouraging skilled educators to advance within their profession.
Status:
Introduced
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