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=Welcome to the LISD Literacy Teacher Leader Wiki= = =

__Our Purpose__
**The purpose of Teacher Leaders is to improve teaching, learning, and collaboration within and among conte****nt areas, campuses, and the district**.

The Characteristics of a Teacher Leader:

 * Willing to take risks and assume responsibilities
 * Passionate about teaching and learning
 * Reflective practitioners
 * Interested in sharing with and presenting to colleagues
 * Learning and achievement oriented
 * Good collaborators and communicators
 * Knowledgeable in content area
 * Actively supports district initiatives

Curriculum Purpose
The purpose of the LISD curriculum development process is to provide an aligned curriculum framework that will define what is imperative to teach within the course of the school year and will be communicated and assured to all stakeholders. The framework will promote understanding, facilitate the transfer of knowledge to new and different settings and support differentiation to meet the needs of all students.