Despite the best efforts of the
teachers to provide leadership for their school,
along with efforts by the district to establish formal
teacher - leadership positions, the combined effects of frequent principal
turnover and frequent
teacher turnover made it impossible for this school to sustain any momentum in its improvement efforts.
Teachers in the CPC program have at least a bachelor's degree along with a certification in early childhood education.18 Staff compensation is relatively high compared to most preschool staff, mirroring the salary schedule of the Chicago Public School system, which reduces teacher turnover.19 In addition to teachers and classroom aides, students also are monitored by parent volunteers, home visit representatives, clerks, nurses, speech therapists, and other administrative staff who are associated with the public school
Teachers in the CPC program have at least a bachelor's degree
along with a certification in early childhood education.18 Staff compensation is relatively high compared to most preschool staff, mirroring the salary schedule of the Chicago Public School system, which reduces
teacher turnover.19 In addition to
teachers and classroom aides, students also are monitored by parent volunteers, home visit representatives, clerks, nurses, speech therapists, and other administrative staff who are associated with the public school
teachers and classroom aides, students also are monitored by parent volunteers, home visit representatives, clerks, nurses, speech therapists, and other administrative staff who are associated
with the public school program.