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TAP Outcomes

  • Substantially more TAP schools increased the proportion of proficient students from 2003-04 to 2004-05 than declined.

  • Substantially more TAP schools were making AYP in 4 states than statewide even though they generally were more likely to be high needs schools.

  • Support for TAP elements is strong and increasing

  • Collegiality is very strong in TAP school

  • TAP has become a technical assistance program for schools needing improvement in South Carolina.

  • Based on TAP results, Minnesota passed an 86 million dollar teacher compensation.

  • The first 5 schools to reopen in New Orleans Parish in Louisiana are TAP schools.

Last Modified: 05/15/2006