To help teachers become more habitual in thinking deeply about their own practice, TPN teacher leaders incorporate reflective questions throughout each learning cycle. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017) TPN Teacher Leader...
Research has shown that teacher leaders are better prepared to lead when armed with tools or a structure, such as a learning cycle, to guide how they lead professional learning for their peers. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and...
Putting a lens on teacher practice. Video-based peer coaching offers teachers the rare opportunity to view and reflect on classroom teaching and engage in evidence-based discussions that lead to improved practice. Source: The Center for the Future...
Effective leaders, effective teachers. 91% of reporting TPN teacher leaders are confident in their ability to effectively teach college and career ready standards and 91% of teachers who worked with these TPN teacher leaders report having gained valuable...
The teacher leaders in the TPN are seen as “lead learners” who model a mindset of continual growth. They are focused both on actively improving their own teaching practice and directly helping peers to improve their standards-aligned instructional...
When asked which support received by administrators was most influential, TPN teacher leaders said when their administrators helped them access teachers and provided tools for reflecting and discussing instructional practices. Source: The Center for...
TPN teacher leaders have shared their learning and expertise with well over 1 million educators via blogs, tweets, online posts, and conference presentations. This virtual approach to teacher support has been exceptionally effective in rural regions....
Since 2014, the TPN has supported the training of over 750 teacher leaders leading meaningful professional learning opportunities for over 12,000 teachers in urban and rural settings in 40 districts across 13 states. Source: The Center for the...
Top three supports needed by teacher leaders: Time to collaborate with other teacher leaders Time to meet with teachers they support Help designing adult learning opportunities Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). TPN Teacher...
Research shows that teacher retention and satisfaction is greater in schools where teachers are empowered to be decision-makers, are valued for their expertise, and have opportunities to advance while remaining in the classroom. The Center for the Future...
Teacher leadership builds confidence. After one year of leading their peers, 86% of teacher leaders felt confident in their role as a teacher leader. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). TPN Teacher Leader Survey. To...
Research tells us that teacher leaders need dedicated time to lead workshops, observe and coach peers, and plan professional learning communities. Only 13% of TPN teacher leaders report having daily release time from their schedule. Sources: ...
Teacher leadership builds capacity. Since taking on their leadership role one year ago, 89% of teacher leaders report they felt prepared to support or lead the professional learning of other teachers. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and...
Teacher leadership builds professional communities. Evidence shows that teacher leaders’ work provides the benefit of bringing teachers together. 94% of teachers who worked with teacher leaders reported they are collaborating with teachers in their schools...
Teacher leaders deliver on skills and tools: Since taking on a leadership role, 91% of participating TPN teacher leaders feel more confident in their ability to provide standards-aligned instruction. Teacher leaders report they have improved their craft as...
Teacher leaders are seen as more credible by other teachers when they are still teaching at least one class. 93% of reporting TPN teacher leaders have classroom teaching assignments. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017) TPN...
94% of teachers who worked with TPN teacher leaders report that they gained practical experience in integrating new standards-aligned materials and strategies. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). TPN Teacher Leader Survey...
95% of TPN teachers report that, as a result of working their teacher leaders, they know how to find high-quality tools and resources that support their standards-aligned practice. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). Teacher...
93% of TPN teacher leaders report that they know how to find high-quality instructional materials to support their standards-aligned practices. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). TPN Teacher Leader Survey Read Our...
Peer learning has a big impact on teaching: 99% of TPN teacher leaders see the benefit of sharing new ideas with other teachers to improve both their own and their colleagues’ practice. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning...
Research tells us that teacher leaders need dedicated time to lead workshops, observe and coach peers, and plan professional learning communities. Only 13% of TPN teacher leaders report having daily release time from their schedule. Sources: York-Barr, J.,...
CenterPoint Data Sources
An overview of the research we’ve conducted and the research studies we’ve drawn from:
The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017)
The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2016)
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