Teacher Advancement
Teacher Advancement supports student learning by promoting three things that matter most*:
Getting the right people to become teachers;
Developing them into effective instructors; and
Ensuring the system is available to deliver the best possible instruction for every child
* "How the World's Best Performing School Systems Come Out on Top"
(McKinsey & Co., 2007)
Teacher Advancement areas of responsiblity include:
Student teaching/internships;
Recruiting and retention;
New teacher induction;
Advancement to professional certification;
National board certification; and
Career-long professional development support