PPfT Leadership Pathways + 3
PPfT Leadership Pathways + 3 Program Description
The PPfT Leadership Pathways +3 (LP+3) program is available for experienced PPfT Leadership Pathway teachers who want to continue to implement what they learned in their PPfT Leadership Pathway.
Goals
PPfT LP+3 teachers will:
extend their learning in their respective district priority area;
provide opportunities to serve in a leadership role; and
grant an additional route to increased salary under PPfT Compensation.
Expectations
The PPfT LP+3 teacher agrees to:
share their LP knowledge and skills in the capacity of either mentor, professional learning facilitator, or micro-credential submissions scorer;
serve in this leadership role while adhering to the district’s core beliefs as outlined in our strategic plan;
provide status updates to the LP project manager per established protocol; and
furnish required documentation to evidence the fulfillment of these expectations and all obligations pertaining to their LP+3 option by the established deadline.
PPfT LP+3 Opt-In Information
The PPfT LP+3 Opt-In Window for the 24-25 school year will run twice once in the spring (April 12-May 5, 2024) and again in the fall (dates coming soon).
The PPfT LP+3 opt-in window takes place twice, once in the spring and again at the beginning of each school year, and interested teachers should complete the opt-in form during those times. Teachers cannot participate in both PPfT LP+3 and PPfT Leadership Pathway, PPfT LP Ambassador, or PDU. Information about the PPfT LP+3 Options and Opt-In Window will be emailed to eligible teachers from leadershippathways@austinisd.org in the fall of 2022.
Options for PPfT Leadership Pathways + 3
Mentor a New PPfT Leadership Pathway Teacher*
share their LP knowledge and skills in the capacity of a mentor to a teacher in their first year of LP
engage in three 30-60 minute live meetings (face-to-face, video chat, or phone call) with their assigned mentee during the academic year (BOY, MOY, EOY)
reach out through email to check-in with mentee and answer questions at pre-determined check-points during each MC
document meeting notes and email communication attempts as evidence of their work
complete a reflection
share surveys with their mentee to receive feedback on mentor performance
*Availability of this option may be limited by the number of current LP teachers requesting mentors and the pathways offering new cohorts.
Design and Deliver Professional Learning
find a venue or opportunity to share their LP knowledge and skills in the capacity of a professional learning facilitator at the campus/district/ regional/state/national level (substitutes will not be reimbursed)
facilitate professional learning related to the PPfT Leadership Pathway completed (may be face-to-face, online or blended)
understand that a list will be provided to campuses with PPfT LP+3 teachers identified as potential professional learning facilitators in their area of expertise
design and deliver professional learning on two occasions during the academic year (fall and spring)
professional learning sessions must be a minimum of one hour, and be attended/completed by at least 5 people
submit a proposal with learning objectives and the content of the session prior to facilitation.
submit documentation upon completion of delivering PL
Score PPfT Leadership Pathways Submissions
share their LP knowledge and skills in the capacity of a micro-credential submissions scorer
attend the required scorer training organized by each LP lead team in the fall and spring
score a minimum of 10 final submissions (5 fall/5 spring) from participating PPfT Leadership Pathways cohorts
complete a reflection
share a survey with the LP Lead Team to receive feedback on scorer performance
For more information about the PPfT Leadership Pathways + 3 program, please refer to PPfT Leadership Pathways section of the 2023-2024 Compensation Support Guide (2024-2025 Compensation Guide coming soon).