The Teacher Leader Cohort is a hands-on professional learning experience designed for teachers who want to strengthen their leadership practice and support growth within their school communities.
Through collaborative workshops, implementation planning, and one-on-one coaching, participants will coordinate peer observations, strengthen facilitation skills, lead data-informed conversations, and design professional learning experiences grounded in teacher and student needs.
Designed For
This cohort is designed for teachers who are ready to lead peer learning, facilitate data-informed conversations, and support instructional improvement beyond their own classroom.
Experienced Teachers
Build skills to support peer growth and lead beyond your own classroom.
Grade-Level and Department Leaders
Strengthen your ability to facilitate collaboration, reflection, and professional learning with your grade-level or department team.
PLC & Collaborative Team Leaders
Foster skills for leading data-informed conversations and professional development.
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What You Walk Away With
Why Invest in Teacher Leadership?
Strong teacher leadership helps schools build collaborative cultures, strengthen instructional practice, and support sustainable professional growth from within. Teacher leaders play a critical role in fostering reflection, facilitating meaningful conversations, and helping teams use data to improve student learning.
Strengthen Collaborative Practice:
Teacher leaders help create structures that support reflection, peer learning, and shared growth across a school community.
Support Instructional Improvement:
Facilitating data-informed conversations and peer observations helps teams identify opportunities for stronger instruction and student support.
Build Leadership Capacity:
Teacher leadership creates opportunities for educators to grow their influence, facilitation skills, and impact beyond their own classrooms.
Professional Development Series
Participants engage in collaborative workshops designed to strengthen leadership practice and support implementation throughout the school year.
At The EA, we believe teacher leadership is rooted in collaboration, reflection, and a shared commitment to supporting both educators and students through meaningful professional growth.
Investment:
Includes:
- 25 hours of professional development and collaborative workshops
- 5 1:1 coaching sessions
$3,000 per participant
*Cohort size is intentionally limited to support meaningful collaboration and individualized coaching.
Lead Beyond Your Classroom
Teacher leadership has the power to strengthen collaboration, improve instructional practice, and foster meaningful professional growth across a school community. The Teacher Leader Cohort equips educators with practical leadership tools, facilitation experience, and implementation support to lead meaningful change within their schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this cohort designed for?
This cohort is designed for teachers who are ready to lead peer learning, facilitate data-informed conversations, and support instructional improvement beyond their own classroom.
What will participants do during the cohort?
Participants will coordinate peer observations, build skills for leading data analysis conversations, and facilitate a data-informed professional development session with their peers.
What is included in the cost?
The $3,000 participant investment includes 18 hours of cohort-based professional development, 6 hours of collaborative implementation workshops, and 5 one-on-one coaching sessions with EA coaches.
Is this only for formal school leaders?
No. This cohort is designed for teacher leaders who want to strengthen their ability to support peers, lead collaboration, and contribute to instructional growth within their school community.
Can schools send more than one participant?
Yes. Schools may send multiple teacher leaders to help strengthen collaboration, shared leadership, and professional learning across teams.