Tools and Resources

Network districts use a variety of models, templates, and exemplar artifacts to implement the SGS Strategy.

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Models/Templates

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Change Management Diagnostic Tool

This Change Management Diagnostic tool will help you define key conditions for change at the district and campus level, as well as provide space...

Grants

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Texas Partnership Benefits

Senate Bill 1882 (2017) encourages districts to form partnerships with high-quality school leaders by authorizing in-district charter schools. Applications due each spring; state benefits...

References

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The Strategic CFO Guide

Strategic CFOs do more than ensure compliance and settle books; they are visionaries ensuring that resources are strategically invested to meet student needs. This...

Exemplars

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New Orleans Public Schools Guide

In New Orleans, families can apply to attend any public school in the city. This website helps parents understand the New Orleans system of...

References

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What is a Chief Innovation Officer? A Q&A with Ft. Worth CIO David Saenz

Transformative school districts across the country are appointing a Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) to lead innovation. This interview with Executive Advisor Margo Roen and...

Exemplars

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EnrollNOLA Guidance for Parents

EnrollNOLA uses this website to help families understand and navigate the enrollment process, so that they can make an informed decision when choosing a...

Models/Templates

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Model Office of innovation job descriptions

The Office of Innovation is dedicated to ensuring more students enroll in high performing seats every year. This document summarizes the roles and responsibilities...

References

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Budget Hold ‘Em

Budget Hold’em for Schools is an ERS tool that helps education leaders better understand the kind of trade-offs that are possible to improve districts...

Exemplars

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Denver Public Schools' Strategic Regional Analysis, 2017

To support their goal of having at least 80% of students in every district region attend a top tier school, the Strategic Regional Analysis...

Exemplars

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Ft. Worth ISD Application

Ft. Worth ISD published this Call for Great Schools to outlines a the district's needs and invite eligible school leaders to apply to lead...

Exemplars

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Ft. Worth ISD Call for great Schools Applicant Information Webinar

Ft. Worth ISD's CIO used this PowerPoint to lead a webinar attended by school leaders who were interested in applying to operate a district...

Models/Templates

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In-district Performance Contract Rubric

This is the rubric that TEA will use to evaluate contracts for Texas Partnerships benefits eligibility. Districts should use this document to self-assess their...