Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools
ProComp
The ProComp system is a four year program that was designed to strategically solve issues of low student performance and teacher reward and retention in the district. The plan took several years to produce with the support of the teachers and community stakeholders. The initial program gave teachers the choice to buy in if they were already employed, but all incoming teachers were required to participate.
The system bases its pay on accomplishments in four areas:
1) Demonstrated student learning
2) Demonstrated classroom/school performance
3) Acquisition and demonstration of new knowledge and skills
4) Commitment to working in high-need schools and hard to staff positions
Design #1: Ongoing, Job-Embedded Professional Development-Yes, Both including tuition reimbursement for approved advanced degrees.
Design #2: Performance-Based Compensation Yes- Multiple sources including both quantitative and qualitative measures
Design Element #3: Evaluation Based on Professional Standards- Yes levels addressing multiple facets of pedagogy and professionalism
Design Element #4: Career Advancement Options-Tuition reimbursement