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Page 1: Teacher Advancement Program Lewis C. Solmon President National Institute for Excellence in Teaching February 22, 2007 Teacher Advancement Program Lewis

Teacher Advancement Program

Lewis C. Solmon

President

National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

February 22, 2007

Teacher Advancement Program

Lewis C. Solmon

President

National Institute for Excellence in Teaching

February 22, 2007

© 2007. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. All rights reserved.© 2007. National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. All rights reserved.

National Institute for Excellence in TeachingNational Institute for Excellence in Teaching

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Percentage of Variance inStudent Achievement Accountedfor by Various Factors

Percentage of Variance inStudent Achievement Accountedfor by Various Factors

SOURCE: Ferguson, 1991

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Evidence on Teacher QualityEvidence on Teacher Quality

Magnitude of quality effects (TX)- 10X class size reduction

- 5 years of effective teacher = SES gap

Magnitude of quality effects (Gary, IN)- Effective Ineffective equals 1 year achievement

Magnitude of quality effects (TX)- 10X class size reduction

- 5 years of effective teacher = SES gap

Magnitude of quality effects (Gary, IN)- Effective Ineffective equals 1 year achievement

Source: Hanushek, 2003Source: Hanushek, 2003

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The Human Capital ChallengeThe Human Capital Challenge

There are many effective teachers—just not enough

Percent of teachers scoring in top decile of high school achievement test:

1971-74 24%

2000 11%

Out of field teaching is rampant:

61% of physical science teachers in high poverty schools are not prepared in the subject they teach

Too many pedagogy classes; too few in subject areas and pedagogy not research based

Attrition: 1/3 of teachers leave after 3 years of teaching; 1/2 by fifth year

Those with high test scores more likely to leave

The most inexperienced teachers teach in high poverty schools

There are many effective teachers—just not enough

Percent of teachers scoring in top decile of high school achievement test:

1971-74 24%

2000 11%

Out of field teaching is rampant:

61% of physical science teachers in high poverty schools are not prepared in the subject they teach

Too many pedagogy classes; too few in subject areas and pedagogy not research based

Attrition: 1/3 of teachers leave after 3 years of teaching; 1/2 by fifth year

Those with high test scores more likely to leave

The most inexperienced teachers teach in high poverty schools

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Why Don’t People Choose Teaching?Why Don’t People Choose Teaching?

Salaries not competitive Costs of training not warranted by salary Everyone with same experience and credits gets same pay Difficult to support families on one teaching income Start career and retire with same title and job description Rarely do supervisors try to see how effective you are Little collegiality Few opportunities to get better at what you do Women have more career opportunities now Often unpleasant, dangerous environment Sometimes little respect from community

Salaries not competitive Costs of training not warranted by salary Everyone with same experience and credits gets same pay Difficult to support families on one teaching income Start career and retire with same title and job description Rarely do supervisors try to see how effective you are Little collegiality Few opportunities to get better at what you do Women have more career opportunities now Often unpleasant, dangerous environment Sometimes little respect from community

Page 8: Teacher Advancement Program Lewis C. Solmon President National Institute for Excellence in Teaching February 22, 2007 Teacher Advancement Program Lewis

A comprehensive research-based reform, TAP improves student learning by improving teacher effectiveness. Teachers have powerful opportunities for career advancement, professional growth, fair accountability and competitive compensation.

TAP is a structure for operating a school

TAP institutionalizes instructional excellence and professionalizes the teaching profession

A comprehensive research-based reform, TAP improves student learning by improving teacher effectiveness. Teachers have powerful opportunities for career advancement, professional growth, fair accountability and competitive compensation.

TAP is a structure for operating a school

TAP institutionalizes instructional excellence and professionalizes the teaching profession

What is TAP?What is TAP?

Page 9: Teacher Advancement Program Lewis C. Solmon President National Institute for Excellence in Teaching February 22, 2007 Teacher Advancement Program Lewis

TAP is a research-based school improvement model designed to attract, develop, retain and motivate the best talent to the teaching profession, with the ultimate goal of increasing student achievement and reducing the achievement gap.

TAP is a research-based school improvement model designed to attract, develop, retain and motivate the best talent to the teaching profession, with the ultimate goal of increasing student achievement and reducing the achievement gap.

What is TAP?What is TAP?

The comprehensive TAP system is built on four elements: 1. Multiple Career Paths 2. Instructionally Focused Accountability 3. Ongoing Applied Professional Growth4. Performance-based Compensation

The comprehensive TAP system is built on four elements: 1. Multiple Career Paths 2. Instructionally Focused Accountability 3. Ongoing Applied Professional Growth4. Performance-based Compensation

Page 10: Teacher Advancement Program Lewis C. Solmon President National Institute for Excellence in Teaching February 22, 2007 Teacher Advancement Program Lewis

To Some:TAP is a professional development program that makes successful hard work pay off.

To Others:TAP is a performance pay program that provides a great deal of support to teachers.

Message:Do not implement performance pay in a vacuum – please!

To Some:TAP is a professional development program that makes successful hard work pay off.

To Others:TAP is a performance pay program that provides a great deal of support to teachers.

Message:Do not implement performance pay in a vacuum – please!

What is TAP?What is TAP?

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Why Do Performance Pay Plans Fail?Why Do Performance Pay Plans Fail?

Imposed on teachers

Do not provide mechanism for poorly performing teachers to get better

Teachers not prepared to be assessed

Fear of bias, nepotism of evaluators, don’t trust the principal—feel many are not competent to evaluate

Evaluation criteria not fair (student test scores vs. value added) or justified by research

Imposed on teachers

Do not provide mechanism for poorly performing teachers to get better

Teachers not prepared to be assessed

Fear of bias, nepotism of evaluators, don’t trust the principal—feel many are not competent to evaluate

Evaluation criteria not fair (student test scores vs. value added) or justified by research

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Process adds work for teachers and bonuses too small to justify the extra effort

Some teachers lose money

Zero-sum game causes competition

Fear that the program will not be sustainable

Process adds work for teachers and bonuses too small to justify the extra effort

Some teachers lose money

Zero-sum game causes competition

Fear that the program will not be sustainable

Why Do Performance Pay Plans Fail?Why Do Performance Pay Plans Fail?

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Performance pay alone is not enough

Must be supported by strong, transparent and fair teacher evaluation system

Need professional development to deal with areas of improvement

Teachers are willing to be evaluated if they are prepared for it

Bonuses keep them willing to do extra work

Performance pay alone is not enough

Must be supported by strong, transparent and fair teacher evaluation system

Need professional development to deal with areas of improvement

Teachers are willing to be evaluated if they are prepared for it

Bonuses keep them willing to do extra work

Our Conclusions Regarding Performance PayOur Conclusions Regarding Performance Pay

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Career continuum for teacher

Compensation commensurate with qualifications, roles and responsibilities

Excellent teachers remain connected to the classroom

Career continuum for teacher

Compensation commensurate with qualifications, roles and responsibilities

Excellent teachers remain connected to the classroom

TAP: Multiple Career PathsTAP: Multiple Career Paths

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TAP: Instructionally Focused AccountabilityTAP: Instructionally Focused Accountability

Comprehensive system for evaluating teachers

Based on clearly defined instructional standards and rubrics

Multiple evaluations by more than one trained, certified evaluator

Teachers held accountable for their classroom instructional practice, and achievement growth of students in classroom and school

Comprehensive system for evaluating teachers

Based on clearly defined instructional standards and rubrics

Multiple evaluations by more than one trained, certified evaluator

Teachers held accountable for their classroom instructional practice, and achievement growth of students in classroom and school

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We have found that professional development in what we call cluster groups is extremely effective in improving teacher skills and practices that result in greater student achievement and growth. We also see that all teachers can get better, many poor teachers can become competent, and good teachers can become great.

Restructures school schedule so teachers can meet regularly during the school day

Focus on improving instruction

Uses student data to identify instructional needs

We have found that professional development in what we call cluster groups is extremely effective in improving teacher skills and practices that result in greater student achievement and growth. We also see that all teachers can get better, many poor teachers can become competent, and good teachers can become great.

Restructures school schedule so teachers can meet regularly during the school day

Focus on improving instruction

Uses student data to identify instructional needs

TAP: Ongoing Applied Professional GrowthTAP: Ongoing Applied Professional Growth

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Higher pay is granted for: Excellent teacher performance, as judged by

experts

Student achievement gains (value-added)

Different functions/additional duties

Our model would support higher pay: If the teacher’s primary field is difficult to staff, or

if the teacher is in a hard-to-staff school

For relevant teacher training and degrees, and National Board Certification

Higher pay is granted for: Excellent teacher performance, as judged by

experts

Student achievement gains (value-added)

Different functions/additional duties

Our model would support higher pay: If the teacher’s primary field is difficult to staff, or

if the teacher is in a hard-to-staff school

For relevant teacher training and degrees, and National Board Certification

TAP: Performance-based CompensationTAP: Performance-based Compensation

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All teachers can get bonus of some amount

Everyone meeting a standard gets bonus

Eliminates “zero sum game” mentality and competition

Teachers who score well on skills can earn bonuses even if student scores do not improve, and vice versa

All teachers can get bonus of some amount

Everyone meeting a standard gets bonus

Eliminates “zero sum game” mentality and competition

Teachers who score well on skills can earn bonuses even if student scores do not improve, and vice versa

Performance AwardsPerformance Awards

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50% of bonus for skills and knowledge

Can get over nepotism/favoritism worry with clear evaluation system and multiple classroom visits with multiple trained/certified evaluators

Followed up by efforts to help get better

Must deal with the possibility of creeping grade inflation

50% of bonus for skills and knowledge

Can get over nepotism/favoritism worry with clear evaluation system and multiple classroom visits with multiple trained/certified evaluators

Followed up by efforts to help get better

Must deal with the possibility of creeping grade inflation

Skills and KnowledgeSkills and Knowledge

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50% of bonus is based on student achievement growth

20-30% school-wide for all teachers (gives incentive to help others get better)

20-30% based on achievement of individual teacher’s students

Value-added assessment

Statistical model to measure growth in student achievement from pre-to-post-testing

Eliminates problem of having students with different levels of ability

50% of bonus is based on student achievement growth

20-30% school-wide for all teachers (gives incentive to help others get better)

20-30% based on achievement of individual teacher’s students

Value-added assessment

Statistical model to measure growth in student achievement from pre-to-post-testing

Eliminates problem of having students with different levels of ability

Student AchievementStudent Achievement

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State and District Level:

Based on TAP’s success, $86 million for teacher quality through Q-Comp in Minnesota in 2005

$147.5 million for STAR as a performance pay option for districts in Florida in 2006

$100 million proposed for teacher performance pay in Texas

State and District Level:

Based on TAP’s success, $86 million for teacher quality through Q-Comp in Minnesota in 2005

$147.5 million for STAR as a performance pay option for districts in Florida in 2006

$100 million proposed for teacher performance pay in Texas

Growing MomentumGrowing Momentum

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Growing MomentumGrowing Momentum

State and District Level:

State proviso in South Carolina allowing technical assistance funds to pay for performance pay programs, specifically TAP

More than 20 Governors have proposed initiatives in teacher compensation reform

Large urban districts implementing various performance pay models including Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Memphis and Washington D.C.

State and District Level:

State proviso in South Carolina allowing technical assistance funds to pay for performance pay programs, specifically TAP

More than 20 Governors have proposed initiatives in teacher compensation reform

Large urban districts implementing various performance pay models including Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Memphis and Washington D.C.

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Federal Level: Bipartisan

Teacher Incentive Fund (Bush Administration)

TEACH Act (Kennedy, Miller)

Innovation Districts Act (Obama)

NCLB reauthorization teacher quality provisions (Title II - $3 billion annually)

Federal Level: Bipartisan

Teacher Incentive Fund (Bush Administration)

TEACH Act (Kennedy, Miller)

Innovation Districts Act (Obama)

NCLB reauthorization teacher quality provisions (Title II - $3 billion annually)

Growing MomentumGrowing Momentum

Page 24: Teacher Advancement Program Lewis C. Solmon President National Institute for Excellence in Teaching February 22, 2007 Teacher Advancement Program Lewis

What’s Happening in the States?What’s Happening in the States?

TAP in Louisiana

The number of schools implementing TAP has gone from 6 in the fall of 2004 to 37 in the fall of 2006.

In JFK Elementary, where 97% of students receive free/reduced price lunch, the percent of students at the Mastery level increased from 6% (2004-05) to 25% (2005-06).

Forest Hill Elementary was voted as LA Title 1 School of the Year for the 2005-06 school year.

The first 6 schools to reopen in New Orleans Parish after the hurricane are TAP schools.

TAP in Louisiana

The number of schools implementing TAP has gone from 6 in the fall of 2004 to 37 in the fall of 2006.

In JFK Elementary, where 97% of students receive free/reduced price lunch, the percent of students at the Mastery level increased from 6% (2004-05) to 25% (2005-06).

Forest Hill Elementary was voted as LA Title 1 School of the Year for the 2005-06 school year.

The first 6 schools to reopen in New Orleans Parish after the hurricane are TAP schools.

Page 25: Teacher Advancement Program Lewis C. Solmon President National Institute for Excellence in Teaching February 22, 2007 Teacher Advancement Program Lewis

What’s Happening in the States?What’s Happening in the States?

TAP in Florida

In 2005-06 Stewart Street Elementary in Gadsden County ranked #15 of the top 100 elementary schools in the state (a gain of 88 pts from the previous year). Similar elementary schools in Gadsden County gained or decreased from 44 points to -15 points, respectively. The school grade increased from an “F” to a “C” on the state’s A+ plan.

Gray Middle School in Lake County ranked #18 of the top 75 middle schools in the state, gaining 71 points. Similar middle schools in Lake County gained from 57 points to 4 points. Gray Middle School from a “C” to an “A” on Governor Bush’s A+ plan.

TAP in Florida

In 2005-06 Stewart Street Elementary in Gadsden County ranked #15 of the top 100 elementary schools in the state (a gain of 88 pts from the previous year). Similar elementary schools in Gadsden County gained or decreased from 44 points to -15 points, respectively. The school grade increased from an “F” to a “C” on the state’s A+ plan.

Gray Middle School in Lake County ranked #18 of the top 75 middle schools in the state, gaining 71 points. Similar middle schools in Lake County gained from 57 points to 4 points. Gray Middle School from a “C” to an “A” on Governor Bush’s A+ plan.

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Columbus, Ohio (NEA)

Lake County, Florida (AFT)

Minneapolis, Minnesota (AFT)

Cincinnati, Ohio (AFT)

Columbus, Ohio (NEA)

Lake County, Florida (AFT)

Minneapolis, Minnesota (AFT)

Cincinnati, Ohio (AFT)

Union Support for TAPUnion Support for TAP

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The Growth of TAPThe Growth of TAP

2000-01Arizona

2001-02South Carolina

2002-03Arkansas

Colorado (Eagle)Florida

Indianapolis Archdiocese

2003-04Louisiana

2004-05Minnesota

2000-01Arizona

2001-02South Carolina

2002-03Arkansas

Colorado (Eagle)Florida

Indianapolis Archdiocese

2003-04Louisiana

2004-05Minnesota

2005-06Ohio

TexasWashington, D.C.

2006-07Wyoming

Knoxville, TNColorado Springs

Six of eight new schools in Algiers section of New Orleans, LA

Charter School in Las Vegas, NV

NextChicago, IL

2005-06Ohio

TexasWashington, D.C.

2006-07Wyoming

Knoxville, TNColorado Springs

Six of eight new schools in Algiers section of New Orleans, LA

Charter School in Las Vegas, NV

NextChicago, IL

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Sources of Funds for TAPSources of Funds for TAP

Current district/school budgets

Van Buren Calcasieu Parish, LA Louisiana

State legislative appropriations

Wyoming Florida Minnesota--QComp

State DOE efforts SC Proviso re Title I Allocations in TX, SC, OH,

FL, AZ

Current district/school budgets

Van Buren Calcasieu Parish, LA Louisiana

State legislative appropriations

Wyoming Florida Minnesota--QComp

State DOE efforts SC Proviso re Title I Allocations in TX, SC, OH,

FL, AZ

Ballot initiatives Eagle Co., CO Arizona NOT TAP but take note of

Pro Comp in DENVER

Private foundations Walton for AR Lilly for ArchIndy Broad for Minneapolis

Federal funds FIE grant Approps for states Teacher Incentive

Fund

Ballot initiatives Eagle Co., CO Arizona NOT TAP but take note of

Pro Comp in DENVER

Private foundations Walton for AR Lilly for ArchIndy Broad for Minneapolis

Federal funds FIE grant Approps for states Teacher Incentive

Fund

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RESULTS!RESULTS!

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Teacher Support for TAP Elements: 2004-05 and 2005-06 School Years

22.136.6

40.134.4

29.1

25.937.0

42.140.5

71.752.6

23.615.3

59.449.3

66.249.8

37.031.4

33.9

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

2006Collegiality 2005

2006Performance-based Compensation 2005

2006Accountability 2005

2006Professional Growth 2005

2006Multiple Career Path 2005

Percent

Average Support / Strongly Support

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Collegiality is very strong in TAP schools

Cluster groups facilitate collegiality

Rewards for school wide gains also inspire collegiality

Not a zero sum game

Collegiality is very strong in TAP schools

Cluster groups facilitate collegiality

Rewards for school wide gains also inspire collegiality

Not a zero sum game

CollegialityCollegiality

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36 36 36 31

31 3318

47

0102030405060708090

Attracted moreinquires

Attracting betterapplicants

Increased quantity ofapplicants

Easier to hire goodteachers

Neutral Agree/Highly Agree

RecruitmentRecruitment

Principals report that TAP positively impacts recruiting for open positions. Forty-seven percent of principals say it is easier to hire good teachers.

Principals report that TAP positively impacts recruiting for open positions. Forty-seven percent of principals say it is easier to hire good teachers.

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One of the most costly challenges facing schools is high teacher turnover.  Nationally, more than 50% of new teachers leave before they have been teaching five years. High turnover presents a drain on dollars which could be otherwise allocated, and negatively impacts student learning as new teachers must be trained each year.

Improved recruitment and retention of effective teachers in TAP schools, especially high need schools. At Bell Street Middle School in South Carolina, teacher turnover was a serious problem with approximately 40% of teachers leaving in the 1999-2000 school year, and 32% the next year.  TAP was introduced in the 2001-2002 school year, and since the 2003-04 school year this rate has consistently been below 10%.

One of the most costly challenges facing schools is high teacher turnover.  Nationally, more than 50% of new teachers leave before they have been teaching five years. High turnover presents a drain on dollars which could be otherwise allocated, and negatively impacts student learning as new teachers must be trained each year.

Improved recruitment and retention of effective teachers in TAP schools, especially high need schools. At Bell Street Middle School in South Carolina, teacher turnover was a serious problem with approximately 40% of teachers leaving in the 1999-2000 school year, and 32% the next year.  TAP was introduced in the 2001-2002 school year, and since the 2003-04 school year this rate has consistently been below 10%.

Reducing Teacher TurnoverReducing Teacher Turnover

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RetentionRetention

When TAP begins implementation the attrition rate is approximately 12%—usually people we would want to leave

In established TAP schools the attrition rate is approximately 6%

Since there are more new schools every year, teacher retention in TAP schools was similar to national figures on average (8-9%)

When TAP begins implementation the attrition rate is approximately 12%—usually people we would want to leave

In established TAP schools the attrition rate is approximately 6%

Since there are more new schools every year, teacher retention in TAP schools was similar to national figures on average (8-9%)

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Attracting effective teachers to high need schools. TAP has drawn highly effective teachers from high SES schools to lower SES schools implementing TAP – reversing the traditional flow of more effective teachers to higher SES schools.

In Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at least 75% of the teachers assuming the 60 master teacher positions in TAP schools, transferred from a higher SES school to one with a lower SES.

Similar patterns were seen in South Carolina TAP schools.

Attracting effective teachers to high need schools. TAP has drawn highly effective teachers from high SES schools to lower SES schools implementing TAP – reversing the traditional flow of more effective teachers to higher SES schools.

In Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at least 75% of the teachers assuming the 60 master teacher positions in TAP schools, transferred from a higher SES school to one with a lower SES.

Similar patterns were seen in South Carolina TAP schools.

Attracting Talented Teachers to High Poverty SchoolsAttracting Talented Teachers to High Poverty Schools

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Increased Student AchievementIncreased Student Achievement

TAP teachers get significantly better results than the average teacher in regular public schools. More TAP teachers are above average in terms of student achievement gains. Fewer are far below. Sixty-four percent of TAP schools nationwide increased their percent of students at proficient or above in Math and English from 2003-2004 to the 2004-2005 school year.

High Poverty Schools

64% of TAP schools are schools with 30% or more receiving free/reduced price lunch. 54% of these schools increased their percent of students at proficient or above from 2003-2004 to the 2004-2005 school years.

Rural Schools

In rural TAP schools, 55% of schools increase their percent of students at proficient or above from 2003-2004 to the 2004-2005 school years.

TAP teachers get significantly better results than the average teacher in regular public schools. More TAP teachers are above average in terms of student achievement gains. Fewer are far below. Sixty-four percent of TAP schools nationwide increased their percent of students at proficient or above in Math and English from 2003-2004 to the 2004-2005 school year.

High Poverty Schools

64% of TAP schools are schools with 30% or more receiving free/reduced price lunch. 54% of these schools increased their percent of students at proficient or above from 2003-2004 to the 2004-2005 school years.

Rural Schools

In rural TAP schools, 55% of schools increase their percent of students at proficient or above from 2003-2004 to the 2004-2005 school years.

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Effectiveness of TAP: Results From Our Evaluation ReportEffectiveness of TAP: Results From Our Evaluation Report

On average, TAP teachers produce higher student achievement growth than non-TAP teachers.

On average, more TAP schools outperformed similar non-TAP schools in producing an average year’s growth or more in both reading and math achievement.

In most comparisons between TAP schools’ AYP results and statewide AYP averages, TAP schools compare favorably with the state as a whole when considering TAP schools’ higher share of students on free or reduced-price lunch.

TAP teachers compared to non-TAP teachers experience higher quality professional development, more opportunities for collaboration and collegiality, and more ways to improve their effectiveness in the classroom.

On average, TAP teachers produce higher student achievement growth than non-TAP teachers.

On average, more TAP schools outperformed similar non-TAP schools in producing an average year’s growth or more in both reading and math achievement.

In most comparisons between TAP schools’ AYP results and statewide AYP averages, TAP schools compare favorably with the state as a whole when considering TAP schools’ higher share of students on free or reduced-price lunch.

TAP teachers compared to non-TAP teachers experience higher quality professional development, more opportunities for collaboration and collegiality, and more ways to improve their effectiveness in the classroom.

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Evaluating TAP Using Value-Added GainsEvaluating TAP Using Value-Added Gains

In evaluating TAP teachers and similarly TAP schools, SAS EVAAS calculates the effect of each teacher on student progress as assessed by the difference between the growth scores of the teacher’s students and the average growth scores of the control group, which defines a year’s growth. We then place each teacher (TAP and control) in one of five categories.

Teachers in categories “1” and “2” produced less than an average year’s growth with their students, and teachers in categories “3”, “4”, and “5” produced a year’s growth or more with their students.

In evaluating TAP teachers and similarly TAP schools, SAS EVAAS calculates the effect of each teacher on student progress as assessed by the difference between the growth scores of the teacher’s students and the average growth scores of the control group, which defines a year’s growth. We then place each teacher (TAP and control) in one of five categories.

Teachers in categories “1” and “2” produced less than an average year’s growth with their students, and teachers in categories “3”, “4”, and “5” produced a year’s growth or more with their students.

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Evaluating TAP Using Value-Added GainsEvaluating TAP Using Value-Added Gains

Under each of the five categories, we noted which of the two groups, TAP or control, outperformed the other in each state. In categories “1 and 2” the “outperforming” group is the one with the smaller of the two percentages, meaning that fewer teachers produced less than an average year’s growth. In categories “3, 4, and 5” we noted which group had the higher of the two percentages, meaning that more teachers produced an average year’s growth or more in their students’ achievement. This is documented in the following summary charts.

Under each of the five categories, we noted which of the two groups, TAP or control, outperformed the other in each state. In categories “1 and 2” the “outperforming” group is the one with the smaller of the two percentages, meaning that fewer teachers produced less than an average year’s growth. In categories “3, 4, and 5” we noted which group had the higher of the two percentages, meaning that more teachers produced an average year’s growth or more in their students’ achievement. This is documented in the following summary charts.

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Percent of Comparisons in which TAP Teachers Outperform ControlsPercent of Comparisons in which TAP Teachers Outperform Controls

100% 100%

63%

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

1 & 2 3, 4 & 5 1 - 5

Value-Added Score

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TAP Teachers vs Control TeachersNational Aggregated Teacher EffectTAP Teachers vs Control TeachersNational Aggregated Teacher Effect

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National Aggregated Teacher EffectNational Aggregated Teacher Effect

38%

26% 25%

14%

0%

15%

30%

45%

TAP Control TAP Control

Percent of Teachers Achieving More thanONE Standard Error Above an Average

Year's Growth

Percent of Teachers Achieving More thanTWO Standard Errors Above an Average

Year's Growth

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Percent of Comparisons in which TAP Schools Outperform ControlsPercent of Comparisons in which TAP Schools Outperform Controls

67% 67%

57%

100% 100%

67%

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

1 & 2 3, 4 & 5 1 - 5

Value-Added Score

Math

Reading

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TAP Schools vs Control SchoolsNational Aggregated School EffectTAP Schools vs Control SchoolsNational Aggregated School Effect

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National Aggregated School EffectNational Aggregated School Effect

40%

32%

26%

18%

0%

15%

30%

45%

TAP Control TAP Control

Percent of Schools Achieving More thanONE Standard Error Above an Average

Year's Growth

Percent of Schools Achieving More thanTWO Standard Errors Above an Average

Year's Growth

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