Training catalog
Teacher Leaders Participant Community (2021-2022)
The AFT Teacher Leaders Program (TLP) brings together a select group of teachers throughout the school year to learn how to take active leadership roles in their schools, unions and communities. Participants in the TLP help to strengthen the union and its connection to the community building greater support and understanding of public schools.
Foundations of Effective Teaching
Welcome to Foundations of Effective Teaching: Cultivating a Student-Centered Classroom
ULI Executive Board: Union Meetings
The primary purpose of membership meetings is to conduct the business of the union. To a member, the measurement of democracy in the union is often based on what goes on at the union meeting. In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- run a results-oriented union meeting
- use parliamentary procedures
- engage membership
- improve union meetings
- and set the agenda
ULI Executive Board: Conducting Officer Elections
Officer elections must be conducted in accordance with the AFT constitution and the standards set out by the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. This lesson will guide you through the steps of conducting an officer election.
ULI Executive Board: Fiscal Responsibility and Records Retention
Union officers have a duty to manage the funds and property of the union solely for the benefit of the union and its members in accordance with the union’s constitution and bylaws. This lesson will cover the financial controls necessary to assure fiscal integrity.
ULI Executive Board: Elements of Leadership
The executive board has the collective responsibility to provide vision and direction. It is up to the leadership team to look ahead, set goals to create a stronger, more effective union and develop a plan to make it happen. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- build a leadership team
- effectively delegate
- use techniques to build consensus
- develop strategic decision-making skills