CO: Pay for performance receives positive reviews

Eagle County teacher pay plan winning fans

The Denver Post   November 28, 2008

Eagle County School District's pay for performance plan for teachers has existed since 2002. Formally know as the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP), the pay system has undergone revisions in recent years to reduce the number of professional development hours and calculate bonuses in pay by percentages rather than dollar amounts. The pay incentives are credited with improved teacher retention and both teachers and school board members report that they are pleased with the changes to the program.