A Roadmap for Success

Developing high-caliber educators is no simple feat. But with the research-based best practices, student-centered strategies and data-driven decisions employed in professional growth sessions, Philly TAP puts its teachers at the forefront of education.

Coaching

Teachers are given first-rate support and guidance from experienced TAP leaders through individualized, weekly coaching sessions. Promoting an environment of trust and collaboration, coaching is confidential, non-evaluative and supportive.

Professional Development

TAP restructures the school schedule to provide 60-90 minutes during the regular school day for targeted professional development. Teachers meet weekly for clusters, professional learning groups led by master and mentor teachers with the school that focus on teacher collaboration for instructional improvement. Additional training and professional development opportunities are provided year-round, such as the annual Philly TAP Summer Institute.

Reflective Journals

Philly TAP also calls on teachers to become active agents of their own professional growth by maintaining a reflective journal to better understand how their teaching strategies affect the achievement of their students and to identify ways to increase their instructional proficiency.