For an application, please contact your principal. You may also download the 2008-2009 application in either Acrobat PDF or MS Word format.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2008

As a member of Teacher Leadership you will...

• gain experience with Influencing Strategies.
• develop skills related to professional development.
• learn in collaboration with other Teacher Leaders through book studies.
• implement a campus study that matches the needs and interests of your school.

What do Teacher Leaders say about this experience?

"The Teacher Leadership Development Program has offered me a great opportunity to network with other teachers who have similar goals and philosophies on education. It has been a great way for me to reflect on what I already do and on what I want to do to make my campus successful for staff and students alike."
Kristina Sanchez- Casey Elementary.

"I appreciate having an open forum to learn how other teachers and their campuses problem solve. It has allowed me to network with other schools and teachers who are not in my Vertical team, which leads for numerous learning opportunities to apply at my campus."
Michelle Thompson- Menchaca Elementary.

"The TLDP is a great opportunity to join an incredible group of fellow educators looking for ways to improve AISD and themselves in the process. The discussions were extremely helpful in making me realize a bigger picture of the dynamics within the different campuses and the district as a whole."
Marcie Goltz- Boone Elementary.

"As a 2005-2006 Teacher Leadership Development Program member, I have had the opportunity to collaborate, participate, incorporate, present, study, implement, experience, and learn different leadership strengths/weaknesses, goals, and challenges facing the current educational system's conscience in my immediate and global work setting. The inner spiritual empowerment experience is awesome."
Frederick Bentley- Kealing MS

"What a great way to network with other like-minded individuals! The classroom discussions are informative, creative, and spirited. Sheila orchestrates the discussions so we all get the most out of each encounter. The snacks aren't bad either."
Terry Masuda- Oak Hill Ele.

"The TLDP is a great resource for all aspects of teaching. With the relationships that are formed within the group, a virtual pool of expertise is available to you all year long. It's great to get different ideas from so many different perspectives."
Tiffany Grizzle- Menchaca Ele.

"The leadership program was a wonderful opportunity to meet with colleagues from all grade levels and campuses around the district to share ideas about current events. It also begins a great path in leadership roles-guiding us to look within ourselves to see the leaders that all teachers really are."
Mary Tijerina - Menchaca Ele.