Building a Growth-Focused System
 "I appreciate how the committee members have shared different perspectives on how to capture the true purpose these evaluations should have..." - Paul Ronevich, teacher at Science & Technology Academy 6-12, member of the teacher growth and evaluation advisory council
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Providing Feedback and Support
 Using a common language about effective teaching, PPS educators receive feedback about their practice throughout the year and are offered targeted support. As a result, teachers are opening their classrooms and sharing best practices with peers, all to improve on behalf of students.
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Empowering Teachers to Lead
"Being an Instructional Teacher Leader 2 is a unique opportunity to give back...you have an opportunity to work with other teachers to help support them and grow their practice as well..." - Lea Hutson, Instructional Teacher Leader 2 at Westwood K-5
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Focusing on Promise-Readiness
 Teams of educators called the Promise-Readiness Corps are working together to help students transition successfully into high school, provide them with individualized support, and prepare them to take advantage of The Pittsburgh Promise scholarship program.
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Recognizing Excellence
 "At Arsenal 6-8, being a STAR school begins with a commitment from teachers to meet every child where they are and push them higher...we look to connect with every single child in some significant way." - Patti Camper, principal at Arsenal 6-8, a 2013-14 and 2014-15 STAR School Read the rest of the Arsenal 6-8 story, find out what it means to be a STAR school, and learn more about how PPS is recognizing excellence in the classroom.
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Bringing Effectiveness Into Focus
 Each year, PPS teachers receive detailed information about their performance that looks at their teaching practice, their contributions to student outcomes, and how students are experiencing their classrooms.
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"Being an Instructional Teacher Leader 2 is a unique opportunity to give back...you have an opportunity to work with other teachers to help support them and grow their practice as well..." - Lea Hutson, Instructional Teacher Leader 2 at Westwood K-5