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PACE/FCF Conference March 30-31, 2009 David Lussier, Special Assistant to the Superintendent Louis Malfaro, President, Education Austin. Key Learnings that Framed Strategic Compensation in AISD. Compensation & support must be linked
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PACE/FCF Conference March 30-31, 2009 David Lussier, Special Assistant to the Superintendent Louis Malfaro, President, Education Austin
Key Learnings that Framed Strategic Compensation in AISD Compensation & support must be linked Seek broad-based input (teachers, administrators, parents, & business community) Plan for financial sustainability up front Pilot before going to scale
Strategic Compensation Steering Committee Provides overall policy direction/governance to project Includes teachers, principals, central office staff (including the Supt. and CAO) as well as Education Austin
Internal/External Evaluation is Critical 2 FTEs in AISD Program Evaluation Dept. support internal evaluation External evaluation being conducted by the National Center on Performance Incentives at Vanderbilt University
Key Year One Results • 100% of teachers (472) set two SLOs • 83% of teachers achieved one SLO • 64% of teachers achieved two SLOs • SLO success correlated with success on state TAKS test, particularly in math • Retention rates of new teachers increased by 11% at highest-needs schools compared to a 3% increase at comparison schools • Average teacher payout was $4, 602
Program Challenges • Finding the best assessment(s) of student growth • Lack of professional development in the pilot • Need for new technology and systems to connect teachers/assessments/data/payroll • Organizational alignment • Managing media inquiries and community expectations during payouts
For More Information David Lussier (512) 414-9834 dlussier@austinisd.org Louis Malfaro (512) 472-1124 louism@austinisd.org Or visit our website www.austinisd.org/compensation