Extended Deadline for TLP Applications
We will be reviewing applications to the 2010 cohort of the Teacher Leader Program as they come in until the program is full. If you have questions, please contact Jodie Novak at jodie.novak@unco.edu or 970-351-2463.
The Teacher Leadership Program
Application Process
Applying to the Math TLC Mathematics Teacher Leadership Program includes the following stages:
Stage 1: Apply to the TLP
Important TLP Dates
Review of TLP applicants begins:
October 1, 2009
Initial application results (email):
November 2, 2009
Final application results (email):
December 18, 2009
Planned start of TLP classes:
June 14, 2010
A complete application includes the following:
- Completed Application Form.
- Two Letters of Recommendation with signed releases (see the Recommendation Form):
- One from a school administrator
- One from a colleague
- Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are fine. Please highlight mathematics and math education courses.
- Three typed essays—see the writing prompts in the Application Form.
- You may be asked to participate in a brief phone interview as part of the application process.
For more details, see the TLP Application Checklist and the Submission Guidelines.
Deadline: Applications to the TLP should be received by October 1, 2009. Applicants will be notified by email by November 2, 2009 whether they have qualified to advance to Stage 2 of the application process.
Note on Extended Deadline: The deadline for review of applications to the 2010 cohort of the TLP has been extended to November 2nd. Applications received near this deadline can expect review times of approximately 1-3 weeks.
Stage 2: Observation and Interviews
Once you have passed the Stage 1 application process, a member of the TLP application team will contact you to arrange an on-site observation of your teaching or, if you are currently in a teacher leadership position, an observation of you conducting a leadership activity, such as coaching or professional development.
On the day we observe you, we will also conduct a post-observation interview. Depending upon your schedule and the observation activity, observations will last between 1.5 and 3 hours. The post-observation interview will take about one hour.
In addition to the on-site observation and post-observation interview, we will schedule a half-hour phone interview with you. You will interview with two members of the TLP application team. You will be provided with some interview questions in advance of the interview.
Deadline: Observations and phone interviews will be completed by December 4, 2009. Applicants will be notified by email by December 18, 2009 whether they have qualified to advance to Stage 3 of the application process. A letter will follow by mail.
Stage 3: Letters of Commitment
Upon successful completion of Stage 2, you will be invited to join the TLP. To finalize this invitation, you and your district supervisor will be asked to submit (forthcoming) letters of committment. Your district supervisor is your principal if you are teaching full-time and your immediate supervisor if you are already serving primarily as a teacher leader.
Expectations of Teacher Leaders and their District Supervisors.
TLP teacher leaders are expected to fully participate in the courses offered and engage in ongoing implementation of the leadership skills they are learning. This will include engagement in internship opportunities negotiated with Math TLC staff and their supervisor.
The supervisor of a TLP teacher leader is expected to support their teacher leader. This includes providing time and appropriate opportunities for the teacher leader to practice their growing teacher leadership skills.
