Truly Inspirational
"Yeah!! Finally a strategic instructional plan for teachers
that has ALL of the components needed to improve instructional
practices that ultimately promotes student achievement. The PEPS
(TAP) program should be implemented throughout the educational
forum. It involves hard work and lots of commitment; but anything
that improves teaching and learning is well worth it. THANK
YOU!"
Paulette Royster, Principal
"I have never in all my years of education and teaching gone
through something like this. The intense cluster meetings and
follow-up each week is valuable. I think that this TAP program
should be a part of the college practicum. An absolute
necessity."
Career Teacher
"TAP has been beneficial because I have been taught how to
present content and instruction properly. I have learned to model
first, do together as a class, have students work in pairs, and
then have them work independently."
Career Teacher
"Although it is the first year for Pan American Academy,
this program is creating a school of reflective educators who are
supporting one another in tapping our innate resources with a
collective goal of enhancing student learning. I feel fortunate to
have this opportunity to become a more effective teacher by drawing
on the resources of my colleagues and the instructional rubric
itself. Let the educational revolution begin!"
Amy Hollinger, Mentor Teacher
"I am always getting praises for my classroom set-up,
management, instruction, etc... I owe it ALL to TAP. I
never realized it, but the rubric had actually become a part of me.
It's really a great initiative."
Career Teacher
"The TAP rubric works well to stretch me. It makes me aware
of so many parts of my class that I wouldn't normally think about,
especially my lesson plan."
Career Teacher
"Philly TAP has enabled the Imani Education Circle Charter
School to provide our teachers with a system of professional
development that brings consistent teaching excellence to our
classrooms. Our student achievement levels are proof that
Philly TAP is making a measurable difference in our
school."
Adrienne Davis, Administrator
"What is wonderful about TAP, it's continual; and they get
in the classroom. You actually get the practical experience, so
it's not somebody talking, but actually working with you."
Master Teacher
"TAP gives you a deeper understanding of what you are doing,
why you are doing it. The children, you can see they're
learning…and they have an understanding for why they're learning
what they're learning, too."
Master Teacher