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Publications & Presentations

PICCS publications span the topics touched upon in the program, including performance-based compensation, data-driven decision making, charter schools, and peer review as well as updates on the overall project.

Teachers' Corner
Find out what teachers at PICCS schools think about the PICCS performance-based incentive plans, the use of data systems to drive instruction, and implementation of peer review and other tools to advance teaching and learning at their schools.

  • Lisa DiGaudio - Merrick Academy
    Read about Lisa's experiences implementing PICCS at her school and how educators at Merrick Academy have come to have a richer understanding of what performance-based incentive programs can do to improve teaching and learning. Posted: September 15, 2009 >>

PICCS Implementation Series 2008-2009
During the second year of the project, the consortium is working together to implement the PICCS Performance-based Incentive Program. The series of presentations and publications here includes presentations on the key components of PICCS

  • PICCS School Improvement Engine
    The PICCS School Improvement Engine helps teachers develop quality instructional practices appropriate to the needs and learning styles of their students. Download the presentation to learn more. Posted: September 15, 2008.

PICCS Webinar Series
During the first year of the project, the consortium worked together to develop the framework and components of the Performance-based Incentive Program. The webinar series documents this work.

Project Summaries

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