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Superintendent Elsie Arntzen Hosts the Second Teacher Leader Academy
HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen is encouraging Montana teachers to apply for the second Teacher Leader Academy (TLA). The Montana Teacher Leader Academy is designed to empower teachers to lead in learning in the classroom. TLA participants develop skills and competencies focused on leadership, engagement, advocacy, problem-solving, and instructional coaching. Teacher leaders will help facilitate future TLAs. Teacher leaders will also serve as mentors to the teacher residents in the Teacher Residency Demonstration Project.
During the first TLA, teacher leaders participated in five 8-hour courses directed by world-renowned faculty such as:
- Karen Mapp, Harvard University
- Liz City, Harvard University
- Peter Liljedahl, Simon Fraser University
- Marguerite Roza, Georgetown University
- Missy Elmer, Modern Learners
“The Teacher Leader Academy is part of my Montana-made solutions to help retain teachers in our classrooms,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “This program recognizes excellence in teaching that will grow the learning success of our students. We are building quality teachers through Teach Montana, our modernized teacher licensing system, and innovating through flexibilities in the licensing rules.”
The TLA courses include:
- Family and Community as Partners in Education
- Leading Great Instruction
- Montana Tribal Cultural Understanding
- The Thinking Classroom
- Coaching for Learning
The second TLA will take place June 21-24, 2022. Participating teacher leaders can receive up to 60 renewal units towards their licensure recertification. Applicants must complete a three-answer application and a Leadership Behavior Grid. Applications are available here.
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