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Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) Program
The NC General Assembly created the Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) Program to elevate highly effective teachers into leadership positions. These roles come with substantial, ongoing pay increases for teachers who take on additional responsibilities and extend their reach.
Through the ATR Program, teacher leaders provide professional support to their colleagues by offering coaching and modeling best practices. It also helps principals distribute leadership opportunities across schools, with the program's design to improve student outcomes.
New Hanover County Schools was awarded the ATR Grant and began planning for implementation in March 2024.
These MCTs were selected based on rigorous criteria, including:
Rated Accomplished or higher on teacher evaluation rubrics
National board certification or advanced degrees
A proven track record of student growth as indicated by EVAAS data
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration expertise
Minimum of three years of experience teaching.
Our MCTs are not just teachers, they are leaders and catalysts for change. Their responsibilities include:
Leading teams of three teachers through co-teaching for a minimum of 50% of the school day, co-planning, and co-assessing
Analyzing team data to inform instructional practices
Using data to lead effective, data-driven Professional Learning Communities
Providing peer-to-peer, non-evaluative feedback
Collaborating with school instructional coaches and district-lead teachers to support the implementation of high-quality curricular materials
By focusing on core content in reading and math, these MCTs are poised to make a significant impact on student achievement across our district, which will, in turn, support our strategic plan goals.
MCTs, co-teachers, principals, and central office staff can engage in professional development, learning about the ATR program, co-teaching, and how we can use technology to support our work.Â
We will continue to engage in collaborative professional development throughout the year, setting the stage for growth, innovation, and improved student outcomes.
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