Four years ago, when the first five schools in our district began the implementation of the Teacher Advancement Program, we adopted a huge reform effort taking place in the public education system. The effort includes a complete restructuring of staff development and support for classroom teachers, along with the implementation of a performance-based compensation system. We are the only school district in the nation to have eliminated the lock-step salary schedule, where teachers are paid a set amount each year based primarily on seniority. It was not easy then and it remains a challenge now to embark upon such a bold reform effort, however, it is necessary in order to improve the achievement of each and every child in our schools. The program is comprised of four key elements: Multiple Career Paths, Ongoing, Applied Professional Growth, Instructionally-Focused Accountability, and Performance-Based Compensation.

• Click here to view the '06-'07 TAP Flyer.
• To view the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) website, click here.
• Click here to view the selection process for Master and Mentor Teachers.
  

• Click here to view Job Openings for Master and Mentor Teachers.
• To view the Teacher Evaluation form, click here.
  
• Click here to view Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grant information.
• Eagle County Schools produced a series of TAP information in four separate District Newsletters. To view the breakdown of the program and teacher's thoughts, click on the August, September, October and November/December Newsletters.