System Analysis: Rapids Community School District Teacher Leadership Introduction Cedar Rapids Community School District is currently writing a proposal to meet the guidelines set out by the Department of Education for the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System and the Teacher Leadership Supplement of categorical funding. The district’s goal is to organize all current teacher leadership opportunities into a comprehensive system of Cedar Rapids Community School District teachers to improve instruction and student learning at all levels. Iowa’s Task Force on Teacher Leadership and Compensation and legislation (Division VII of House File 215) has provided districts with three models to choose from, each requiring the following 5 “Must-Haves”: Minimum salary of $33,500 Improved entry into the profession Differentiated, multiple, meaningful teacher leadership roles Rigorous selection process for leadership roles Aligned professional development The Cedar Rapids Community School District is developing a plan that meets the requirements of the Department of Education and aligns with the district’s board goals, i.e., the achievement gap, professional learning communities, and quality instruction. It is essential that our proposal meet the needs of our students, teachers and the larger community. Once our proposal has been approved, Cedar Rapids Community School District will receive approximately $5 million annually from the Department of Education. One-third of the districts in Iowa will be funded in each of the next three years. This district has a long history of tapping its talented teaching staff for leadership roles that contribute to increased student achievement. As the second largest district in Iowa, we feel a sense of urgency to create one of the best
System Analysis: Rapids Community School District Teacher Leadership Introduction Cedar Rapids Community School District is currently writing a proposal to meet the guidelines set out by the Department of Education for the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System and the Teacher Leadership Supplement of categorical funding. The district’s goal is to organize all current teacher leadership opportunities into a comprehensive system of Cedar Rapids Community School District teachers to improve instruction and student learning at all levels. Iowa’s Task Force on Teacher Leadership and Compensation and legislation (Division VII of House File 215) has provided districts with three models to choose from, each requiring the following 5 “Must-Haves”: Minimum salary of $33,500 Improved entry into the profession Differentiated, multiple, meaningful teacher leadership roles Rigorous selection process for leadership roles Aligned professional development The Cedar Rapids Community School District is developing a plan that meets the requirements of the Department of Education and aligns with the district’s board goals, i.e., the achievement gap, professional learning communities, and quality instruction. It is essential that our proposal meet the needs of our students, teachers and the larger community. Once our proposal has been approved, Cedar Rapids Community School District will receive approximately $5 million annually from the Department of Education. One-third of the districts in Iowa will be funded in each of the next three years. This district has a long history of tapping its talented teaching staff for leadership roles that contribute to increased student achievement. As the second largest district in Iowa, we feel a sense of urgency to create one of the best
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