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Teacher Leadership: Overarching Competencies

What You'll Learn

You will learn how to advocate for diversity, equity and cultural competence as you develop leadership skills in instruction, policy and/or association.

Who Should Apply

K12 Educators
Higher Ed Instructors
Mid Career Educators
Veteran Educators
Administrators

8
micro-
credentials

15
Approximate hours each

Description
This stack is based on the Teacher Leadership Competencies that were developed in partnership by National Education Association, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and Center for Teaching Quality. They are designed to help teachers develop leadership skills in instruction, association and educational policy. The Overarching and the Diversity, Equity and Cultural competence micro-credentials focus on competencies that all teacher leaders need to have. The Association Pathway micro-credentials focus on skills needed to be engaged in association leadership and the Policy Pathway micro-credentials focus on skills need to advocate for education equity and funding at the local state and federal levels. The Instructional pathways focus on teacher leadership for classroom practice.

Program	Description	Action
	Adult Learning The educator applies an understanding of adult learning theory to address a need. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, written artifact [View PDF]
	Communication The educator will demonstrate understanding of needs to deliver an effective message to pursue positive change. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio OR image, written artifact [View PDF]
	Continuing Education and Learning The educator demonstrates an awareness of the need for continuing education by planning and facilitating an activity. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, link to published artifact, written artifact [View PDF]
	Group Processes Educator demonstrates awareness and understanding of group processes and and how they relate to teacher leadership and goal achievement. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, written artifact [View PDF]
	Interpersonal Effectiveness The educator supports colleagues in work on a shared vision through trust and effective communication. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, written artifact [View PDF]
	Personal Effectiveness Educator deepends understanding and application of his or her leadership strengths. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, written artifact [View PDF]
	Reflective Practice Educator thinks deeply and carefully about who they are and how they lead. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, written artifact [View PDF]
	Technology Facility The educator demonstrates effective utilization of technology in leadership work. *Types of Evidence Required:* video OR audio, written artifact [View PDF]