Teacher Leadership

The focus of our work is: New Teacher Support, Curriculum Cycle Support, One-on-One Teacher Support, and Professional Development.  Here are some highlights of what each of those supports look like at Alburnett:

New Teacher Support Highlights:

• Support for teachers in years 1 and 2
• Support for teachers new to the district
• New Teacher Symposium for teachers in years 1 and 2

Curriculum Cycle Support Highlights:

• Support teams in the curriculum review cycle
• Schedules will look different for elementary and secondary

One-on-One Teacher Support:

Support teachers in completing at least 1 coaching cycle. 

Coaching cycle topics are:

1. Related to curriculum review
2. Related to Individual Career Development Plan goal (if chosen)
3. Other teacher choice

Professional Development Highlights:

• PD Day Planning w/Admin
• Crucial  Conversations Updates, Reviews, and Reminders
• Ed Tech Take-Aways: Integrating Read & Write and Other Tools

2025-2026 Goals:

1. By the end of the school year, all first and second-year teachers will participate in the New Teacher Symposium, reflect upon their practice regularly with the New Teacher Team, and implement strategies discussed during the symposium.
2. By the end of the year, all teachers will engage in the curriculum review process set forth by the district.
3. By the end of the school year, the coaching team will reflect, refine, and use their coaching moves to support teachers through the curriculum review process.

Establishing trust is essential to a successful coaching partnership. At the beginning of the school year, the coach and teacher review the Collaborative Commitments. Outlining commitments to professional norms, time and focus, and collaboration set the stage for a productive partnership.

The Action Planning Worksheet is a tool that aids in setting up the necessary steps in order to achieve the goal that has been set. To view this document, please request the password by contacting a member of the Alburnett Teacher Leadership Team below.

During the Action Planning process, together the coach and teacher determine which coaching strategy will best help the teacher reach their goal. Examples of different coaching strategies include observation, performance-based feedback, and role-play. For a complete look at the various methods, please see our Coaching Menu.

At the completion of a coaching cycle, the teacher, their coach, and the building principal meet to discuss the outcome of the cycle. These meetings are short and non-evaluative, scheduled for the teacher by their coach.

A high-functioning school, such as Alburnett, joins teachers, coaches, and principals together in the work of continuous improvement. At Alburnett, we solidify this team approach through the triad process.

To review some Common Reflection Questions that may be used during a triad, please request the password by contacting a member of the Alburnett Teacher Leadership Team below.