Investments in teacher PD pay off

New Teacher Center has partnered with Metis Associates, Inc. to explore what returns on investment in professional learning yields.

This report uses the data and results from the i3 Validation study conducted by SRI International as a foundation,

Key findings :

 EDUCATORS INCREASE LEARNING AND STAY LONGER

Students of NTC-supported teachers in grades 4 through 8 demonstrated up to 5 months of additional learning in math and ELA compared to students of the control-group teachers, who received traditional new-teacher support. Teacher retention rates from year one to year two were 11 percentage points higher in the NTC-supported group compared to the teachers receiving traditional support (67% compared to 78%).

STUDENTS LEARN AND EARN MORE

Students of NTC-supported teachers have the potential to earn an additional $38K, on average, in their career lifetime earnings. When districts invest in professional learning opportunities that are proven to increase student learning, students will also see greater earnings over the course of their careers. This increase has the potential to create increased opportunities and financial stability.

DISTRICTS SPEND LESS AND SERVE MORE

NTC’s professional learning program for new teachers yields a 22% return to the district. Based on a 5 year investment, this is equivalent to a district saving nearly $1M.* 44% of teachers leave the profession within their first five years of teaching. When districts invest in programs that are proven to increase effectiveness and retention, districts spend less on recruitment and other endeavors to fill vacant positions.9 In turn, districts then have the opportunity to reinvest these savings into instructional support and student programs.

ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR COMMUNITIES

Successful students lead to greater long-term economic impact in their communities. This increased career earning power yields a $2.43 return to communities for every $1 invested in our program. Sales taxes to the county, state, city, and tax levies all support public education. When a student is able to “earn” more throughout their career, they contribute more to their communities through future consumer spending and an increased tax base