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Listen to the PICCS Podcasts to learn more about the PICCS project and related topics such as performance-based compensation, charter schools, teacher retention, technology and education, value-added assessments, and more. To stream the podcasts over the Internet, click on the link. To download them to your computer, right click on the link and save to your desktop.

Interview with Anthony Milanowski on School Leadership Assessment Models
In this 28 minute podcast, Anthony Milanowski of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, discusses methods for assessing school leader performance. Posted: February 2009

Tips for Creating School Leader Assessment Programs
In this 26-minute podcast, Anthony Milanowski of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, provides educators with tips on how to best develop an effective school leader assessment program. Posted: February 2009

South Carolina Teacher Advancement Program (SCTAP)
In this podcast Jason Culbertson of the South Carolina Teacher Advancement Program (SCTAP) discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing a performance-based compensation system. SCTAP began in 2002 and currently includes 43 schools. Posted: December 2007

Podcast #3: Donnie Coggins on the PICCS Data Management System
In this 24-minute podcast, Donnie Coggins, Vice President of Strategic Sales for TetraData Corporation discusses the PICCS Data Management System, which is being designed to support principals and teachers in using student achievement data effectively to establish appropriate achievement targets, improve and individualize instruction and meet performance objectives. Posted: July 2007.

Podcast #2: Joe McDonald on the Power of Protocols
In this 47-minute podcast, Joe McDonald, Professor of Teaching and Learning at New York University, discusses protocols that educators can use to conduct meetings, conversations, and other learning experiences. Posted: July 2007.

Podcast #1: Overview of PICCS Program
This 20-minute podcast summarizes the mission, goals, and implementation plan for PICCS. Posted: July 2007.

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