To be named a Great District for Great Teachers, a district has to demonstrate superior teacher policies across five main areas: compensation, professional support, effective management and operations, career and leadership opportunities, and support for students. Click the numbers below to learn more about what makes a great district.
Professional compensation structure
Professional support
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2.1
The district's professional development is high quality and tailored to teachers' needs
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2.2
The district supports teachers to plan effectively
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2.3
Beginning teachers are supported to develop as effective teachers
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2.4
Teachers receive feedback and coaching to help them improve their performance
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2.5
Teachers feel that they are supported in delivery of the district's curriculum
Effective management and operations
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3.1
Decisions about staffing are made at the school level and respect teachers' performance and expertise
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3.2
Teacher evaluation systems are transparent and based on quality evidence
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3.3
The district supports efficient daily operation of schools
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3.4
The district facilitates high-quality school leadership
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3.5
Teachers have ways to communicate their views to the district
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3.6
Teachers feel valued by the district
Career pathways and leadership opportunities
Professional support
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2.1
The district's professional development is high quality and tailored to teachers' needs
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2.2
The district supports teachers to plan effectively
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2.3
Beginning teachers are supported to develop as effective teachers
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2.4
Teachers receive feedback and coaching to help them improve their performance
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2.5
Teachers feel that they are supported in delivery of the district's curriculum