
Teacher Preparation and Performance
A strong education system is built upon effective teachers. Effective teachers must be supported by effective policies and practices across their entire career, beginning with preparation and recruitment, continuing through professional growth, evaluation, environment, and compensation through teacher leadership.
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Principal Preparation and Performance
Our Work
AIR works in a number of areas to develop effective educators. We work to achieve solutions to complex policy and practice problems and to support effective approaches that help teachers thrive:
Teacher Preparation
Preparation programs provide teachers with the skills and experiences needed to be effective educators from the beginning of their career. Learn more
Recruitment, Supply and Demand, and Teacher Shortages
Teacher quality is impacted when there are shortage areas and job supply does not match the demand. Learn more
Professional Development, Growth, and Learning
Effective professional learning can improve teacher practice. Learn more
Teacher Evaluation
A well-designed evaluation system can serve to identify highly effective teachers, generate meaningful data and feedback, and improve teaching and learning. Learn more
Teacher Compensation and Incentives
An effective compensation system should directly support district recruitment, hiring, and retention goals by recognizing and rewarding effective teachers and teacher candidates. Learn more
Teacher Leadership and Career Pathways
Teachers shouldn’t have to leave the classroom and become administrators to advance in their career. Effective teachers need opportunities to grow in their role across their entire career. Learn more
Educator Environment
Teachers are more satisfied and excel when they teach in a supportive school environment. Learn more