Attract able and promising new teachers by offering competitive starting salaries and offering short-term and long-term professional development and leadership opportunities.
By the end of the 2023-2024 school year, each new teacher to Perry and second year teachers will feel that the mentor program sufficiently provided them with the support they needed to be successful their first year of teaching in Perry.
Retain effective teachers by providing enhanced career opportunities.
By the end of the 2023-2024 school year, the retention of new teachers will be above 90%.
Promote collaboration by developing and supporting opportunities for teachers in schools and school districts statewide to learn from each other.
By the end of the 2023-2024 school year 100% of all teachers leaders will collaborate with others through weekly PLC collaborative team meetings, building/district level professional learning opportunities, the mentor induction program, and individual growth opportunities.
Reward professional growth and effective teaching by providing pathways for career opportunities that come with increased leadership responsibilities and involve increased compensation.
By the end of the 2023-2024 school year, (1) we will retain at least 90% of the teachers serving in leadership positions (2) 100% of teacher leaders will feel they have been provided with the training and support they need to successfully carry out their leadership role.
Improve student achievement by strengthening instruction.
By the end of the 2023-2024 school year, (1) Our percentages from this year’s testing will increase compared to last year on the ISASP (K-12), and students will demonstrate growth from fall to spring on FAST (elementary), STAR (middle school). (2) 100% of coaching cycles completed by instructional coaches and teachers will show positive growth as measured by formative and summative assessments.