1. Raising Teacher Quality Presented by Ted Stilwill, Director, Iowa Department of Education Danny Carroll, Iowa House of Representatives (District 58) November 2001

2. 2 Agenda History Process Policy Next Steps

3. 3 History Education as a state priority Achievement goals Declining scores and results Demographics and economics Teacher shortages

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5. 5 Process Study and work groups Business leaders Education and community leaders Support from communities Support from legislators, Governor

6. 6 Conclusion: The single most effective way to improve student performance is to improve the quality of teaching.

7. 7 Teacher Impact 40% 26% 24% 10% 40% Teacher Qualifications 26% Other background 24% Parent education 10% Small classes

8. 8 Iowa Policy Goals Reward and recognize teachers Improve teacher support Focus on student achievement

9. 9 Legislative Results Induction and mentoring Career paths and salaries Professional development Team-based variable pay Policy $ 40 m appropriation

10. 10 Induction/Mentoring Expansion of current program For every beginning teacher Mentors are paid Full licensure after two years Must succeed to continue teaching in Iowa Policy

11. 11 Career Path/Salaries Four career levels established Advanced, Career II, Career, Beginning Minimum salaries raised Requirements for professional development and evaluations Policy

12. 12 Professional Development Key portion of new policies Establishes strong support for educators Intensive, long-term, research-based Policy

13. 13 Team-based Variable Pay Strengthens focus on student achievement Based on team rather than individual goals Policy

14. 14 Implementation Voluntary for first two years Phase-in approach Communication is key Policy

15. 15 Next Steps Continued funding Continued implementation Adjust policies as needed Continue design and implementation based on new learning

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