[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1629142837680-be8ebb7a-8fe1-4″ include=”1855,1811,1853,1809,1854,1803″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]TLI develops 3 – 5 year partnerships with Oklahoma school districts to strengthen classroom instruction and develop instructional leadership capacity. In a state where just over half of all teachers leave the profession in the first five years, Oklahoma schools are challenged with ensuring excellent instruction while supporting early career teacher growth. […]
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TLI: A Year In Review
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1841″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The Teaching and Leading Initiative of Oklahoma recently published its 2020-2021 annual report and we are taking the next few days to share highlights from our year. While the pandemic brought distinct challenges, TLI stayed focused on improving student outcomes through teacher and leader coaching. We both expanded our work with school leaders and […]
School leaders talk TLI coaching
Each year TLI partners with Oklahoma school leaders to develop their instructional leadership capacity through weekly one-on-one practice-based coaching. We serve school leaders through both our School Leader Cohort and our District Partnerships where coaches work with leaders to sharpen their instructional lens and strengthen instructional coaching at their schools. Coaches work with leaders to develop […]
It’s a wrap: Oklahoma’s 2021 20 Under 2 Awards
Oklahoma’s 2021 20 Under 2 novice teaching awards celebrate 20 of Oklahoma’s most promising educators in their first or second year of teaching. In May we announced the 2021 honorees and this year we were delighted to shower teachers with a gift box to celebrate their excellence. Teachers received a custom plaque that was produced […]
Presenting the 2021 20 Under 2 Honorees!
Twenty of Oklahoma’s most talented novice teachers have been chosen as this year’s 2021 20 Under 2 honorees for the third annual 20 Under 2 Novice Teaching Awards. The 20 Under 2 Novice Teaching Awards hosted by the Teaching and Leading Initiative of Oklahoma, celebrate emerging teachers who are setting the pace for excellent teaching […]
Announcing 2021 20 Under 2 $250 Book Prize
On Thursday, May 13th, we will announce this year’s 20 Under 2 honorees! The Teaching and Leading Initiative of Oklahoma is excited to share that thanks to the generous support of T.D. Williamson and Magic City Books, this year’s honorees will receive a $250 gift card to Magic City Books to build their classroom library. […]
Think of it like self-care: Make time for your growth and development
School leaders often tell us that they don’t have time for coaching. With unrelenting schedules, taking time for your own growth and development can feel overwhelming or even frivolous in the face of daily to-dos. But research shows that great leadership doesn’t just happen. Leaders who reach their full potential effectively prioritize their time and […]
Responding to Covid: 4 Ideas To Reimagine Education
Guest Post By Telannia Norfar When I entered education 15 years ago, my goals were simple: Make sure students could count back change and get people to stop saying they were bad at math. Now, my goals are far loftier–even during the Covid19 pandemic. Like many teachers in Oklahoma, my mind raced when I learned […]
Top 6 Teacher Gifts for the Holiday Season
The Teaching & Leading Initiative (TLI) staff have compiled our favorite educator-centered gifts to make your holiday gift buying a little easier this year. Whether you need a gift for the teacher next door, the school principal, or your educator bestie, this list has you covered. If you’re looking for a practical gift to use […]
Planning for the Seven Elements of Change Management
Change is inevitable. Schools are constantly changing in response to student needs, new data, leader vision, district initiatives, and state mandates. While change itself may not be a choice, we choose how to manage it. Successfully managing change isn’t about putting on a smile and adjusting your attitude– although that may not hurt either. Effective […]