The collective vision and creativity of our teachers has been recognized for a long time at ISACS. We are the only association of schools that invites teachers to play a leadership role alongside Heads of Schools. Each school has two votes regarding ISACS policies: one by the Head of School and one by the Teacher Representative. Generally, ISACS Reps. serve a term of three years.
"Teacher Reps" are appointed by the Head of School. In large schools (enrollment over 700), where more than one Teacher Rep. might be necessary; each division or campus might identify a Rep. Their responsibilities will impact their workload and will also require the outlay of funds for conference attendance and travel. Here is a list of expectations for the Teacher Rep:
- Role modeling for peers the commitment to professional development and life-long learning.
- Serving as the key contact at the school level for professional development matters and assuming a leadership role in professional development activities for the faculty.
- Serving as the school's liaison on professional development matters at the local, state, and regional association levels
- Serving as a member of their state or regional TSC (Teacher Services Committee) and attending those meetings.
- Promoting at the school ISACS Professional development opportunities and events.
- Attending the ISACS Annual Conference, November 3-4 in Louisville, KY.
- Using and encouraging the use of ISACS website (www.isacs.org) to point colleagues in the direction of useful resources, articles, and links.
- Keeping ISACS informed of dates, programs and details regarding professional development opportunities occurring at the local and state level for posting on the ISACS calendar of events.
- Critiquing the services of ISACS through periodic informal and formal evaluations.
Any questions about the role of Teacher Reps or the Teacher Services Committee should be directed to Jill Webb, Director of ISACS Professional Development:
jill@isacs.org.
