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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 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.
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d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from X
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
1. Creating goals for student in their IEPs help to Accessing and using research in order to select
identify what students need. appropriate strategies to improve student learning.
2. Using outside agencies to help our population of
students have access to services they may need for
their future.
3. Communication on how certain students are doing
in different areas help other teachers know when
students might be struggling.
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
1. Multiple assessment tools used aligned to state and Use assessment data with other colleagues.
local standards.
2. Collaborates with colleagues about student data
and the improvement of educational practices.
3. A climate of trust is created to effectively
communicate with colleagues.
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1. Effective communication and collaboration skills Facilitate colleague self-examination.
with families.
2. Shared understanding among colleagues of diverse
education needs of families and the community.
3. Collaborates with families and colleagues.
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