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Description
The Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR) was established in
1999 by ABX1
(Villaraigosa). This program provides funding to compensate master
teachers for assisting struggling peers. PAR funds also may be used
to support the district’s Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment
program, activities previously funded under the Mentor Teacher Program,
or any activities used to support or train new teachers.
Participation
Most districts participate in PAR. Detailed information on the number
or type of teachers served through PAR is not available at the state
level.
Funding
To receive funding, districts had to reach an agreement with the
local bargaining unit and apply for funds by certain dates. When
PAR was fully funded at $125 million, local programs received either
$8,700 or $6,900 per 20 full-time credentialed teachers, depending
on when they implemented their PAR program. Program funds at the
state level were cut down to $87 million in 2002–03, likely
resulting in reduced allocations per teacher. PAR funding is not
available to districts that missed the initial deadlines.
PAR Funding
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Year
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Funding (in millions)
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2000–01
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$125
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2001–02
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$125
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2002–03
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$87
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Additional Resources
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