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Download full textPackard, Richard D.; Dereshiwsky, Mary I. – 1988
In 1984, Arizona governmental officials began studying a social problem plaguing both the state and country for many years: "Does a teacher incentive program enhance the profession and student achievement?" Research and evaluation has been underway for over 3 years and is focusing on the parameters of a model which will be reported to policy…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Ladders, Elementary Secondary Education, Prediction
Packard, Richard D. – 1987
This paper presents results from research and evaluation of the "Pilot Arizona Career Ladder Teacher Development and Incentive Program." The project, initiated by the State legislature, allows each local education agency to design its own plan. By 1989, the project will provide evidence for the legislature to make informed decisions…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Packard, Richard D.; Dereshiwsky, Mary I. – 1988
This report on the third year of evaluation of the Arizona career ladder research and evaluation project indicates that to a high degree, project requirements are being realized; the study is clearly determining if teachers' professional careers and instructional performance activities are enhanced by the system, and what effects these…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Career Ladders, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education
Packard, Richard D. – 1988
The general purpose of the Arizona career ladder pilot project is to establish a social intervention program which will result in improvement of the professional development and effectiveness of teachers and enhance student learning. This document is a comprehensive report to the Arizona state legislature on the development and progress to date of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Evaluation, Career Ladders, Educational Policy
Packard, Richard D.; Dereshiwsky, Mary I. – 1990
This paper presents research findings concerning the Career Ladder pilot test program in Arizona. The program is designed to reward and motivate teachers based on performance. One of the program's key features is the flexibility and innovation allowed to participating districts in their individual development of program designs and structures. An…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Ladders, Change Strategies, Elementary School Teachers
PDF pending restorationPackard, Richard D. – 1993
Arizona's career ladder teacher incentive program was established by the Arizona State Legislature in 1984 as a component of school restructuring efforts. A comprehensive and long-range developmental evaluation system is being developed for the restructuring program, but the program is at risk of being eliminated due to the negative influence of…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
