Teacher Supports
Research shows that alternative compensation systems that make the most difference for student learning encourage the spread of teaching expertise.
Teams of leaders in pilot schools support teachers in new ways to help students reach their learning goals.
- Read more—working together for student success
Master and mentor teachers work with teachers one-on-one in their classrooms based on the individual skills they need to increase effectiveness—because even great teachers can get better with the right support.
- Read more—one teacher’s perspective on job-embedded professional development from master teachers
Highly trained peer evaluators and administrators observe classroom teaching throughout the school year. They provide more frequent, growth-producing feedback to help improve instruction.
- Read more—one teacher’s perspective on peer evaluation
And classroom teachers have more time to work together to analyze data and reach student learning goals.
- Read more—working in teams shifts notion of “my kids” to “our kids”
Teachers in all 20 pilot schools receive the same new supports.