Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) is a human capital system that blends three primary components: appraisal, compensation, and professional development (PD) opportunities. The purpose of PPfT is to build the capacity of Austin Independent School District (AISD) teachers through a comprehensive system of supports and compensation with the ultimate goal of having a positive impact on teacher retention and student achievement. This executive summary highlights key findings from the full report (published separately), presenting descriptive analyses of the 2017-2018 PPfT appraisal and compensation data. [For the full report, see ED629570.]