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New Mexico's Pay for Performance Program

This program aims to reduce educator turnover by offering financial rewards to teachers and principals for their impact on student achievement as measured through the New Mexico Teacher Evaluation System (NMTEACH). Teachers in low-performing schools and areas with critical shortages are prioritized in this program.

Vermont Guidelines for Teacher & Leader Effectiveness

Developed by the Vermont Task Force on Teacher & Leader Effectiveness, this program aims to establish statewide standards for teacher and leader development and evaluation through collaboration with in-service teachers and administrators.

Oregon Department of Education, District Collaboration Grants

The School District Collaboration Grant Program (SDCG) provides funding for school districts to improve student achievement through the  collaboration of teachers and administrators to implement new approaches to career pathways, evaluation processes, compensation models, and enhanced professional development opportunities.

IRIS Center, Micro-credentials

In collaboration with Digital Promise, the IRIS Center offers micro-credentials focused on specific competencies related to instructional accommodations for students with disabilities. Successful completers of an IRIS micro-credential will receive a digital badge to document the accomplishment.