Reducing Teacher Overload

January 5, 2012

The increase in teacher workload responsibilities continues to be the number one teacher concern. Using the findings compiled from school meetings and member phone calls, along with the feedback provided through the “DTU Teacher Workload Survey” (see attached), DTU scheduled a meeting with DCPS District administration.  On January 4, 2012, DTU leadership, President Terrie Brady and Vice President Ruby George, along with DTU Staff Consultants, Tammie Brooks-Evans and Mirta Martinez, met with Superintendent Ed Pratt-Dannals, Deputy Superintendent Patricia Willis, and Chief of Academic Services Kathryn LeRoy to discuss the DTU findings. Discussed at the meeting was the increasing number of responsibilities placed on teachers which has caused high levels of teacher stress and overload district-wide.

It is the goal of DTU and the Superintendent to create and implement a plan that will reduce teacher overload by:

·         identifying Federal, State, and District required responsibilities for teachers

·         implementing required responsibilities more efficiently

·         consolidating responsibilities where appropriate

·         eliminating duplication 

·         eliminating those tasks no longer deemed necessary 

The DTU leadership and staff are aware of the extra hours worked and personal sacrifices made by teachers in order to meet Federal, State and District requirements.  DTU will continue to advocate for teachers in order to provide some relief.

The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2012. DTU will keep you updated as the final plan nears completion.

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TeacherResponsibilities11-12.doc