Our Impact
Teacher Retention and Professional Advancement
TxCEE has helped Texas districts grow and retain effective educators through educator evaluation systems and Teacher Collaborative Learning Communities (TCLCs). Since 2013, TxCEE has worked with districts across the state to help them identify effective educators who become Collaborative Learning Leaders (CLLs) using our TEEMS strategy that involves multiple measures including student growth and observations of teacher practice. CLLs mentor and support other teachers – leading to higher teacher retention and better student performance. Findings from annual surveys conducted by our evaluation partner, American Institutes for Research (AIR), can be found below.
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MiPLAN Preliminary Results
MiPLAN provides grant funding for Math teachers in grades 3-8 to access the high-quality professional development based on their needs with the intent of improving student learning. View our smore article using the link below to learn more.
CLASS Year 1 Findings
ESC 18’s Texas Center for Educator Excellence (TxCEE) developed the Collaborative Language Acquisition Strategies for Success (CLASS) project to offer evidence-based professional development for teachers, including those pursuing bilingual or ESL certification. The program aligns with federal What Works Clearinghouse standards and enhances teacher retention, self-efficacy, and bilingual/ESL certification while supporting Emergent Bilingual students’ linguistic and academic success. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, CLASS also provides career pathway opportunities for teacher leaders and three years of implementation support to participating campuses.