Why is TAP being implemented in Philadelphia Schools?
TAP is being implemented because it is a widely recognized model for supporting teachers who are striving to increase their effectiveness in the classroom through teacher leadership with the goal of continuous student achievement gains. TAP’s hallmarks are: focus, alignment, embedded staff development, mentoring, coaching, consistency and professional planning time. TAP brings in additional resources to schools and provides weekly applied professional development through targeted small group (“cluster”) meetings and coaching sessions for all teachers, offering frequent opportunities to collaborate and share “best practices” with colleagues.
