What does TQP mean in EDUCATIONAL

The TQP is a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of Education and state and local educational agencies to improve teacher quality and student outcomes. The program provides funding and support to states and districts to implement evidence-based strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining effective teachers.

The goals of the TQP are to:

• Increase the number of effective teachers in high-need schools
• Improve student achievement in core academic areas
• Close achievement gaps for historically underserved students

The key components of the TQP include:

• Teacher recruitment: States and districts work to attract and recruit promising candidates to the teaching profession.
• Teacher development: TQP provides funding for professional development programs that help teachers improve their skills and knowledge.
• Teacher retention: The program supports initiatives that help to retain effective teachers in the classroom.

The TQP is funded through federal grants. States and districts must apply for funding and demonstrate how they will use the money to implement evidence-based strategies for improving teacher quality.

The benefits of participating in the TQP include:

• Access to funding for teacher recruitment, development, and retention initiatives
• Technical assistance and support from the U.S. Department of Education
• Opportunities to collaborate with other states and districts on teacher quality improvement efforts