What is the role of teacher leaders in professional development?

• A. Oversee budgeting.
• B. Lead peer coaching, model practices, support colleagues, help measure impact.
• C. Conduct disciplinary actions.
• D. Not participate.

Answer: (B)

In professional development, the key role of teacher leaders is to advance colleagues’ growth through collaborative, hands-on supports. They model effective teaching practices, lead peer coaching where teachers observe each other and give constructive feedback, and actively support colleagues as they implement new strategies. They also help measure impact by guiding how to collect and interpret data on classroom practice and student outcomes, keeping PD focused on real improvements. This approach distributes leadership across skilled teachers, creating a culture of ongoing learning and improvement.

Activities like overseeing budgeting fall under administrative responsibilities, not the day-to-day leadership of classroom practice and teacher development. Disciplinary actions are separate from professional development, and opting not to participate would miss the opportunity to build capacity and improve instruction across the school.