TAP's Elements TAP Outcomes National Louisiana South Carolina Texas Legislation Understanding Value-Added Teacher Quality Resources The Working Group on Teacher Quality
The ultimate goal of TAP™ is to raise student achievement. The method for getting to that goal is to create incentives and support structures that will maximize teacher effectiveness. To measure whether objectives are met, a variety of methods have been used to evaluate TAP's impact on student achievement, teacher effectiveness, teacher attitudes, recruitment and retention. Below is a summary of key outcomes over the course of TAP's implementation.
Highlights of TAP Results
Frank Patranella, Master Teacher, Audelia Creek Elementary School, Dallas, Texas
" . . . After explaining TAP to those possibly interested in coming to our school, they would say things like, 'When can I start?’ . . . 'Oh, I have options!' As a career teacher I can actually move up and do other things."