Definition: Teachers work with the environment to help promote learning and gain for students.
Elements Within the Component:
Relational Trust and Collaborative Spirit
Teachers develop strong relationships with students and colleagues that support professional learning, collaboration, mutual trust, and student success.
Culture of Inquiry and Innovation
Teachers contribute to the culture of the school by modeling school values, helping to identify underlying problems, and taking positive action toward their solution.
Service to the School
Teachers extend their influence beyond their classrooms by leading and contributing to school events, projects, and initiatives.
Example: The teacher leads the “mentor” group, devoted to supporting teachers during their first years in the profession.