The TIF grant has provided our district with federal resources to build systems and supports that help educators succeed in delivering high quality instruction to our students. Using these resources, a eleven-member steering committee that is comprised of teachers and administrators is working to develop an integrated performance system with the following key components:

Performance Management and Career Growth
•    Definition of what it means to be an effective educator.
•    Rigorous, transparent and fair teacher and principal evaluation programs using observation-based assessments, peer review, and student achievement data.
•    Opportunities for teachers to take on leadership roles without having to leave the classroom.

Professional Development
•    Instructionally focused professional development for teachers.
•    Leadership focused professional development for principals.
•    Enhanced mentoring and induction program for all beginning teachers (3 years) with a focus on effective instruction and student learning and growth.

Recognition and Reward
•    Opportunity for performance based incentives tied to effective instructional and leadership practice and student success.