Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions:
 Save this file as LastFirstName_TLQInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_TLQInitial.docx)
 For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories (E/A/I). Be honest. This is an
opportunity to document growth
 Provide examples of your experiences in the leadership domain
 Identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader.
 Summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth.
 Boxes will expand as needed.
Exploring/Emerging (E) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader relies on ongoing assistance
from more experienced colleagues for support, guidance, and survival. The teacher leader is moving
toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice.

Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader is able to provide independent
leadership and easily applies what s/he has learned about leadership.

Integrating/Innovating (I) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully skilled and
confident. The Integrating/Innovating teacher leader contributing to the broader educational
community through staff development, research, or publication in professional journals.

Domain 1: Fosters a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student

E A I
Learning
a. Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems,
x
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, x
mediating, and identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared
goals and professional learning.
c. Employs facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collective x
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in x
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, x
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- I create an environemnet where colleagues - Use culture and different backgrounds to for
feel comfortable to share more effective communication
- Colleagues ask if I can support on technology - Take more initiative in presenting different
they might not be to familiar with ideas

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I
a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate x
strategies to improve student learning.
b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of x
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other x
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from x
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
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 Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
- As a grade level we review our data to better - Research more strategies to share with
plan colleagues
- In grade level planning time we shae different - Extend out of my grade level to gather
strategies resources because it can be useful for kids you
- We share different resources that we are are above and below grade level.
familiar with share with one another

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E A I

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning x
that is team-based, job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content
standards, and linked to school/district improvement goals.
b. Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of x
colleagues by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated
professional learning.
c. Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. x
d. Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and x
differentiated professional learning.
e. Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the x
quality of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f. Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in x
teams to engage in job-embedded professional learning.
g. Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and x
improve student learning.
h. Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in x
planning and facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
As a grade level we plan big projects or performances Understand that just as kids adults too have different
together learning styles.
At the beginning of the school year we meet to align Larn how to give constructive feedback, we do learning
language arts with science and social studies walks at our school but it can be a challenge to give
We revise our plans to see what seems to be working constrctive feedback to our peers.
well with students based on data

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E A I

a. Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to x
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, x
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based
effective practices.
c. Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by x
serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d. Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues x
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in x
helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge
available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and
connect with people and resources around the globe.
f. Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the x
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 classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I share strategies that I use for my English Language I can get involved in supporting colleagues especially
Learners that can help support their students with strategies or platforms they are not too familiar
We sit and review our data from BOY to MOY to with
notice stengths and areas of concern
I am more tech savy so I share any new resources that
will support student learning

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E A I
a. Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools x
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and x
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in x
challenging conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to
identified issues.
d. Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in x
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
Throughout the year we g=have done a great job of Become familiar with multiple assessmet tools
analyzing data and segmenting it by standards to Work with collegues to create a scoring guide for all to
better help us plan. use in each grade level as a way to better align and
We share strategies that will support student learning. interpret data.
We learn to have difficult conversations as to what is
not working or our areas of improvement as teachers.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E A I

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, x
cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions
among colleagues, families, and the larger community.
b. Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families x
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all
backgrounds and circumstances.
c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community x
culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to
enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning
for all students.
d. Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs x
of families and the community.
e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive x
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
This year we became a community school so we are Find different opportunities to connect the community
more involved in including parents and getting to and the school
know them to promote effective interactions. Share more startegies with families and wprkshops that
Contant communication with parents to address address educational needs.
student needs.
Attending PD’s on utilizing culturally responsive
strategies
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 Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E A I
a. Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how x
local, state, and national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and
expectations for student learning.
b. Works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and x
learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the x
rights and/or needs of students, to secure additional resources within the building or
district that support student learning, and to communicate effectively with targeted
audiences such as parents and community members.
d. Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and x
human and other material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time
learning about effective practices and developing a professional learning community
focused on school improvement goals.
e. Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. x
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
This year we collectively work together to achieve Research different opportunities available to support
platforms such as learning a-z because it is a great students.
resource for students. Pay more attention to policies beyond the district.
We advocate for different resources needed in the
classroom to support learning.
We work collaboratively as a school to review data
but also plan and set goals

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

Areas of strength are the ability to work with colleagues and interpret data. We share different strategies to
support student learning. Having the ability to work collaboratively with collegues and families has increased
student learing. An area of growth would be to find diffrernt ways to research more strategies, be aware of
policies beyond the district, and collaborate more with the community.

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