Engaging Post-Tenure Teachers in School Improvement and as Collaborative Contributors (Volume 1, Episode 5)

Angela and Davey continue their recent discussions on teacher training, coaching, supervision, tenure, and post-tenure activities. Today, the focus is on keeping post-tenure teachers actively involved as leaders in schools' continuous improvement processes. Based on Dr. Howie Knoff's recent blog post, your Hosts outline seven interdependent areas crucial for continuous school improvement. These areas, focusing on classroom instruction and multi-tiered student support, provide opportunities for post-tenure teachers to take on leadership roles. Their discussion details how these seven areas are implemented through various school committees, emphasizing the contributions of experienced teachers. Post-tenure teachers' expertise in areas like curriculum, assessment, and community outreach are highlighted as vital for effective school improvement. The framework promotes a shared leadership model, leveraging the experience of veteran educators to enhance student success. Angela and Davey emphasize that this is all part of using the talents of post-tenure teachers as leaders and experts.