Developing Teacher Leadership in Iowa

Developing Teacher Leadership in Iowa

As Iowa districts develop new teacher leadership roles and structures, the Saydel and Central Decatur school districts—which implement TAP: The System for Teacher and Student Advancement—are serving as the state's pioneers. This brochure describes how building the capacity for teacher leadership and meaningful professional development can lead to better teachers and students, and offers other powerful lessons for how teacher leaders can play a central role in instructional improvement.