NCPI has been collecting data and information about performance pay programs around the country with a specific focus on programs that use measures of student achievement in part for determining bonus awards to educators. These programs, operating at national, state, and local levels, are featured in an interactive map on NCPI’s website. While this tool has been available since 2006, the center is currently working on several useful updates, starting with more complete information about Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grantees and the design of their programs.

TIF is a federal grant program that supports the design and implementation of performance pay in K-12 education. NCPI plans to release a policy paper in Spring 2010 that will highlight more details about the TIF program and the performance pay plans implemented with those funds.