In this energizing episode of Aspire to Lead, Chad Dumas, award-winning researcher and author of The Teacher Team Leader Handbook, joins the conversation to break down what it truly means to lead within a professional learning community. Chad shares how teacher team leaders can move beyond the title and embrace a powerful, purpose-driven role that impacts culture, collaboration, and student achievement. Together, we explore the foundational responsibilities of teacher leadership, the essential mindsets that fuel successful teams, and 40 actionable strategies that can help your PLC gain traction and overcome obstacles. If you're just stepping into leadership or looking to refine your practice, this episode is packed with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and encouragement to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. About Chad Dumas: Chad Dumas is a Solution Tree associate and international educational consultant, presenter, and award-winning researcher whose primary focus is collaborating to develop capacity for continuous improvement. With over two decades of successful leadership experience, Chad has led significant improvements for both students and staff. He shares his research and knowledge in his new books, Let’s Put the C in PLC and An Action Guide to Put the C in PLC, and consulting that includes research, stories, hands-on tools, useful knowledge, and practical skills. For more information, or to reach Chad, visit www.NextLearningSolutions.com Follow Chad Dumas: Website: www.NextLearningSolutions.com Twitter: @ChadDumas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChadDumasNextLearningSolutions Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-dumas-611ba51b5/ https://www.amazon.com/Teacher-Team-Leader-Handbook-Collaboration/dp/1960574981?crid=DLHN62VRQMAA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7TodWE798J8l5iQkGh4xxTQfpeBShXo7oehMEt1-O1-EnZB3EN-deOMmKiHIo92NRL45Y4yJe8qp6C3-grNtxqpg0tOfkn13DyMEfq7xfEEXarmoLX7xpZleS9897OQJOaqJ2TvlqFSwdYyx4-bX4v2p_HNXy1mMOkzaJu_WjzJmXLKCAgkm669b5Uz3K8MpSufTVbZFmLKPjFBzWL4-u-AsZB8rMCp8szmuGAhq8fs.OBC-S8nfEoham46UPNZ2KrPa5mAQP8HYUdd39v5i6L4&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+teacher+team+leader+handbook&qid=1744597125&sprefix=the+teacher+team+leader+handboook%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=a261ba5dee54256ded57a7971b50d4f6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl — Thriving Educator Free Webinar I want to invite you to a free webinar on Student Mental Health + Behavior! On April 29, I’ll be co-hosting this event with Thriving Educator to share...
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