Central Alabama
American Federation of Teachers

Central Alabama American Federation of TeachersCentral Alabama American Federation of TeachersCentral Alabama American Federation of Teachers

Central Alabama
American Federation of Teachers

Central Alabama American Federation of TeachersCentral Alabama American Federation of TeachersCentral Alabama American Federation of Teachers
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    • Home
    • Join Central Alabama AFT
    • Teacher/Leader Form
    • Participate in Your Union
    • Documents
    • Member Benefits
    • What Members Say
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Executive Board
    • Our History

  • Home
  • Join Central Alabama AFT
  • Teacher/Leader Form
  • Participate in Your Union
  • Documents
  • Member Benefits
  • What Members Say
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Executive Board
  • Our History

2023 - 2024 Teacher leader participants

ABOUT TEACHER / LEADER PROGRAM

The AFT noticed the lack of teacher voice in education policy discussions in our country and decided to do something about it. Why weren’t experts in the classroom being asked for their input on how to ensure that our children have the best opportunities to learn? To help address this question, the AFT designed the Teacher Leaders Program in 2011, based on Ellen Meyers’ Teachers Network, to help prepare educators to facilitate discussion of the issues that affect our profession—both locally and nationally. Seventeen locals have participated in the program since its inception.


The Teacher Leaders Program identifies and brings together a select group of teachers and empowers them to assume active leadership roles in their schools, unions and communities. These teachers then serve as catalysts to build the profession and strengthen the union and its connection to the community in order to generate support and understanding of public schools. Teacher leaders will continue to use the skills they develop in the yearlong program throughout their careers.


At 9 a.m. one Saturday each month during the school year, teachers across the country meet with their union colleagues to discuss current federal, state and local policy issues; talk about their personal action research projects; develop plans to build community support for their schools; network with local leaders; and share in camaraderie with like-minded teachers.


“Truly a great experience networking with other teachers and developing strategies to discuss topics that are relevant in education today.” —AFT Teacher Leader from Pittsburgh


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Central Alabama American Federation of Teachers

205-933-1124

Hours

Mon

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Tue

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Wed

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

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