Teacher Advancement Program (TAP): Improving Student Achievement by Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Talented Teachers
About the Intervention
The Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) is a schoolwide reform that aims to improve teacher quality and student achievement by providing performance-based incentives, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for teachers. TAP includes weekly meetings of teachers and mentors, regular classroom observations by a school leadership team, and annual performance bonuses based on a combination of teacher value-added to student achievement and observed performance in the classroom. The program also provides opportunities for teachers to earn extra pay and responsibilities through promotion to mentor or master teacher roles.
Statistical Findings
No effect on student test scores
No effect on teacher retention in the school or district
More Intervention Details
Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Teachers/Instructional TeamsSource
Allison, S. & Steven, G. (2010). An Evaluation of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) in Chicago: Year Two Impact Report (ED510712). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED510712.pdf.
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