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Download full textPackard, Richard D.; Dereshiwsky, Mary I. – 1989
This report summarizes the major activities and findings to date of the Career Ladders Research and Evaluation Project with respect to the five-year pilot-test currently underway in Arizona. Summary descriptions are given of each year's activities from 1985 to 1989: (1) development and planning for program evaluation; (2) application of research…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development
Packard, Richard D.; Morrison, LeAnn – 1986
A description is given of a career ladder incentive program that is currently being implemented in nine school districts in Arizona. Advancement to higher career ladder levels is dependent on meeting various criteria established by the individual school district in this program, and salary compensation is based on performance competency.…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Recognition, Program Development
Packard, Richard D. – 1987
This paper presents results from research and evaluation of the "Pilot Arizona Career Ladder Teacher Development and Incentive Program." The project, initiated by the State legislature, allows each local education agency to design its own plan. By 1989, the project will provide evidence for the legislature to make informed decisions…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Packard, Richard D. – 1986
This paper presents results regarding the development, research, and evaluation of unique aspects of the Arizona Career Ladder Teacher Incentive Program. The first section presents a brief overview of the historical perspective of career ladders and teacher incentive programs. The second section, which describes the Arizona model, details its…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives
Packard, Richard D.; Dereshiwsky, Mary I. – 1990
This paper presents research findings concerning the Career Ladder pilot test program in Arizona. The program is designed to reward and motivate teachers based on performance. One of the program's key features is the flexibility and innovation allowed to participating districts in their individual development of program designs and structures. An…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Ladders, Change Strategies, Elementary School Teachers
Packard, Richard D.; Dereshiwsky, Mary I. – 1989
The focus-group interview format was used to investigate the implementation of the Career Ladders teacher-incentive program in a rural school district in Arizona. Two interviews were planned for each of the following groups: (1) school board members; (2) Career Ladders steering committee; (3) administrators; (4) central office staff; (5) parents;…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Career Ladders, Case Studies, Educational Change
