TEA-DATE Project: Module 1 Challenge

Module 1: Contemplating a Performance Award System

Challenge Scenario

The video below provides a context for learning within this module. After watching the video, navigate to Initial Thoughts by clicking on the "next" button below and write out your responses to the questions at the end of the challenge scenario.

[click the (play) button above to begin watching/listening to the challenge video]

This challenge scenario depicts four individuals from a district leadership team contemplating a performance award program. This scenario highlights:

A Superintendent’s perspective regarding how a performance award program might help the district attract and retain quality teachers.
An Association Leader’s concerns about prior attempts at award programs and difficulties that have arisen in other districts attempting performance pay.
A Chief Academic Officer’s desire to strategically approach a performance award program in order for it to help the district achieve it’s broader instructional goals.
A Human Resource Director’s interest in pursuing a grant to fund the program.