A visionary model of leadership that acknowledges a master teacher"s power to make a difference. Leadership development has traditionally focused on administrators" responsibility for promoting and enhancing school improvement efforts. Today, there are a growing number of educators who believe leadership in the classroom plays an equally significant role in building a strong school culture. In "Teacher Leadership", highly regarded education expert Elaine L. Wilmore offers a global perspective on classroom teachers" participation as leaders of students and focuses on increasing classroom leadership capacity. The author speaks directly to teachers, providing them with the leadership skills necessary to maximize their capabilities while remaining inside the classroom. Based on ISLLC standards, this readable and insightful text: Integrates leadership and school reform research with strategies for improvement from inside classrooms; Gives teachers...