Consortium for Policy Research in Education Releases Teacher Compensation Handbook for State and Local Policy Makers
December 2, 2008
While performance-based salaries for teachers are an often-referenced and controversial topic, few publications examine how such programs could be implemented. This handbook from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education tackles some of the most difficult issues, including:
- How can states and districts determine adequate beginning and average teacher pay levels?
- What special circumstances require wage premiums above and beyond the general teacher salary schedule, and how large should those premiums be?
- How should bonus programs based on improvements in student learning be structured?
- How can base pay progression elements reinforce better instruction?
- How should teacher performance be measured?
- How are teacher pay changes designed, implemented, evaluated and funded?
http://cpre.wceruw.org/publications/TComp%20Handbook%20Feb%2028%2007%20Final%20(3.05.07).pdf