Learning Leaders Initiative

1. HCPS, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

2. Learning Leaders Initiative Teacher Incentive Fund HCPS/CTAC Partnership

3. What we learned from our teacher interviews: • Teachers want to be supported by the school and division leaders • A culture of high expectations for students is important. • Financial incentive need to be substantial

4. Additional Learning from School Teams: • Providing teachers with opportunities for leadership is needed. • Incentives should be based on multiple outcome measures.

5. Eligible Schools • Highland Springs High School • Fairfield Middle School • Wilder Middle School • Highland Springs Elementary School • Fair Oaks Elementary School • Laburnum Elementary School • Glen Lea Elementary School • Adams Elementary School

6. Learning Leaders Teacher Incentives • $3,000 for implementing engaging instructional practices • $5,000 for meeting individual student growth goals on SOL and NWEA assessments. • Total annual incentive: $8,000

7. Learning Leaders Administrator Incentives • $4,000 for supporting teacher instructional growth • $6,000 for meeting school-wide and individual student learning goals and stakeholder satisfaction targets • Total annual incentive: $10,000

8. Next Steps • Learning Leaders Academy in October to learn more. • Eligible teachers “opt-in.”