"Teachers are leaders when they function in professional communities to affect student learning; contribute to school improvement; inspire excellence in practice; and empower stakeholders to participate in educational improvement" (Childs-Bowen, Moller, & Scrivner, 2000, p. 28). Enhancing teacher leadership can help schools and districts reach the following goals: (1) Improve teacher quality; (2) Improve student learning; (3) Ensure that education reform efforts work; (4) Recruit, retain, motivate, and reward accomplished teachers; (5) Provide opportunities for professional growth; (6) Extend principal capacity; and (7) Create a more democratic school environment. This paper presents strategies for encouraging teacher leadership. A list of resources is also included.