Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will host the 1st Annual FIRST Payout Celebration to present financial rewards to 278 teachers and administrators who participated in Cohort 1 of the FIRST (Financial Incentive Rewards for Supervisors and Teachers) program during the 2008-2009 school year.
The FIRST program provides financial rewards to teachers and administrators who work in hard-to-staff schools and subject areas, assist students in meeting achievement standards in tested areas, participate in professional development, and undergo a rigorous evaluation system. Participating principals are eligible for up to $12,000, assistant principals for up to $11,500, and teachers for up to $10,000.
Nearly 300 educators chose to voluntarily participate in the program last year when it was piloted at 12 schools.
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