2002 Austin ISD Presentation

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Advanced Placement Incentive Programs Presented
by Gregg Fleisher President, AP
Strategies, Inc.
September 28th, 2006
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Incentive Program Concepts

• Financial incentives for teachers and students
• Lead teachers
• More time on task for students
• Extra training for teachers
• Measurement and accountability
• Professional management

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AP Passing Scoresat 10 Dallas ISD Schools in
Math and Science
Source The College Board (2006 results as
reported 08/11/2006)
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Challenges Faced

• High rate of turnover among teachers and
  administrators
• State policies
• Low expectations for students
• Receiving timely data

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Lessons Learned

• Target specific districts
• Start in 6th grade
• Teachers need constant support

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For more information
Advanced Placement Strategies, Inc 8350 North
Central Expressway, Ste 300 Dallas, TX
75206 Phone [phone] FAX [phone] Email
info_at_apstrategies.org Website
www.apstrategies.org