An analysis of the Organizational Readiness Assessment Model, which was developed from research on the Arizona Pilot-Test Teacher Incentive Program: Career Ladders, a performance-based teacher reward system, is the purpose of this report. The model is composed of essential focus and support factors for educational improvement and success, which must be assessed by schools to determine their readiness to support the teacher incentive program. Data are collected through annual surveys of program participants, small group interviews, and a district profiling procedure. General findings indicate that diversity among school district organizations necessitates individual assessments and profiles, and that career ladder programs have generally had a positive effect on student achievement. Finally, the research points to the gap between theory and practical application. Diagrams illustrate the assessment model and profiles of district strengths and weaknesses. (LMI)