BLT Manual

Communication

Skills

Work with Adult Learners

Adopts good conversation beliefs and habits Listens with empathy and without judgement Fosters productive dialogue Finds common ground Redirects toxic conversations Builds trust Uses questioning strategies Facilitates large and small group discussion Uses technology to increase transparency and communication Gives and receive feedback

Content & Pedagogy Knowledge

Communicate

Equity Lens

Systems Thinking

Collaborate

"Effective communication is a key factor in successful teacher leadership. It builds trust, fosters collaboration, and ensures that all voices are heard in the process of improving schools." — Jill Harrison Berg, "Leading in Sync: Teacher Leaders and Principals Working Together for Student Learning."

Dispositions

Listens to all perspectives Weighs opinions against bias and values Assumes positive intent Values professional expertise Comfortable with healthy/challenging discussions Flexible and open to other ideas and opinions

Adapted from CSTP Teacher Leader Framework