The presence and strength of collaboration in schools is, in part, the result of both teacher and administrative leadership. What are the important components of teacher leadership and the principal's role in developing teacher leaders.

1. Using current literature as your foundation, describe "teacher leadership" and its importance to collaboration in the school. Provide specific examples of your teacher leadership behaviors or your observation of teacher leadership behaviors employed by others that have fostered a collaborative culture.
2. Using current literature and personal experience, describe the leadership practices and behaviors principals employ to nurture and develop teacher leadership. Provide specific examples of your experience with a principal(s) who has demonstrated these practices and behaviors.