Teacher Leader Program (TLP)

Teachers from the Pittsburgh Public Schools with full-time classroom responsibilities and who are union members will be selected to join a nationwide teacher leaders network.

This is a year-long commitment (with a paid stipend for participants upon completion) for a select group of PPS teachers that meets once per month to advance ideas and initiatives that will help you inspire and innovate in the classroom.

TLP will also connect you to the issues that most affect today’s teachers. We are seeking teachers interested in taking more active roles in school change, teacher preparation, professional growth, professional networking, student assessment, teacher evaluation and school design.

Documents & Links of Interest

Feel free to reach out to TLP Co-Chairs Brittany Shoup or Sarah Mueller directly for information on our next Cohort!

Upcoming @ PFT400

March 2026

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  • ELD Meeting with PPS HR Representatives
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  • PSE Grassroots
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  • ACLC
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  • PFT Staff Meeting
  • Early Childhood Grassroots
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  • PFT Executive Board Meeting
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  • Para Grassroots
  • Substitutes Grassroots
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  • PFT Staff Meeting
  • ICE Training
  • School Security/School Police
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  • Early Intervention Grassroots
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  • Library Grassroots
  • PFT Action meeting
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Our list of alumni grows each year, and to a person, our TLP graduates value the experience and insight gained from our program!  Reach out to get more information on the next TLP Cohort, or for more information from a TLP graduate!

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