Cooperative Link: Spring 2007

Q Comp—Quality Compensation for Minnesota Teachers

What is Q Comp?
Q Comp, was proposed by Governor Tim Pawlenty and enacted by the Legislature in July 2005. The program has five components:

Q Comp gives participating school districts the flexibility to meet local needs within a comprehensive model of improved teaching and learning. Teachers are paid based on performance, not just seniority and it includes a locally agreed-upon peer evaluation process for every teacher that is based on skills, responsibilities and student academic growth.

How do Schools Participate?
Participation in Q Comp is voluntary. Interested school districts can download application materials and instructions from the MDE website and Q Comp staff is available for consultation, support and to answer your questions: www.education.state.mn.us

How is it Succeeding?
In financial terms, Q Comp provides an additional $260.00 per pupil for implementation.

What are Participants Saying?
“It’s going to make me a better teacher.”
—Kim Campbell, Hopkins West Junior High social studies teacher

“Every child wins with this plan.”
—Susan Hintz, Superintendent Osseo School District

“I have great confidence that together we can use this program to better meet the educational needs of our students.”
—Dr. David Prescott, Superintendent, Albert Lea School District

“It has been remarkable to see the work that the teachers have done around this [Q Comp] and it has also proven to be the best staff development tool I have seen during my time at the district.”
—Debbie Ondov, Hopkins School District staff development coordinator

“The quality of this will help us attract and retain teachers.”
—Bob Nystrom, Burnsville Education Association president

“Nancy Goudge, president of the local teacher’s union said Q Comp is about providing opportunities to invest in the future.”
—As quoted in the Bemidji Pioneer, June 13, 2006




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