How were schools selected to participate in the Chicago Teacher Advancement Program (Chicago TAP)?
Schools were selected through an application process during which they were evaluated on their need and readiness, with contributing criteria including teacher qualifications, experience and turnover, student attendance and achievement and leadership capacity. In order for schools to be eligible for the program they must have at least 75 percent of their students receiving free or reduced price lunch and evidence that at least 75 percent of their faculty voted to participate.
