The Holmes Partnership Board of Directors would like to announce the creation of the Holmes Partnership – Teachers Network Leadership Institute (HP-TNLI). This network was unanimously endorsed by the board as an opportunity to support teacher leadership at the K-12 level and to help communicate the high quality work within our local partnerships across the country. The purpose of the Holmes Partnership – Teachers Network Leadership Institute (HP-TNLI)is to:
1. Promote teacher leadership in schools that work in partnership with colleges and universities for the improvement of teacher education and student learning.
2. Encourage the continuing education of teacher leaders in schools, with particular attention to graduate programs and professional development that are based on the propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
3. Recognize the contributions of teachers who are clinical practitioners in these schools.
All teachers involved in local partnerships are encouraged to become active in the HP-TNLI. Those who attend the 2005 annual conference will have the opportunity to participate in a special session to explore effective practices from the local partnerships and contribute to the vision of the network.

The timeliness of this network is important with the field of teacher education focusing on the preparation and the retention of teachers as well as federal legislation such as the No Child Left Behind Act placing added emphasis on teacher education and professional development. Teacher leaders are vital to these discussions for their schools and universities.

The application deadline for this year has passed. Check back here for future funding announcements.