Tools and Resources

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

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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...

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CRPE: School Autonomy Overview

In portfolio districts, principals and teachers—the people who work with students everyday—can decide what and how to teach to bring out the best work...

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CRPE: School Autonomy Rubric

School leaders are most essential to improving student achievement and they must be able to make the right decisions for their school. This rubric...

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Defining and Organizing for School Autonomy

In portfolio districts, school leaders may pursue distinctive approaches to instruction and student services. This brief explains how portfolio districts define basic and advanced...

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...

Exemplars

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Organization Chart in a Large District: San Antonio ISD

San Antonio ISD's Office of Innovation is led by Mohammad Choudhury, who is the Chief Talent, Strategy, and Innovation Officer. This chart provides an...

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Organization Chart in a Mid-Sized District: Lubbock ISD

Lubbock ISD's Office of Innovation is led by Dr. Lisa Ramirez, who is the Chief Innovation Officer. This chart provides an example of where...

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Organization Chart in a Small District: Victoria ISD

Victoria ISD's Office of Innovation is led by Melissa Correll, who is the Director of Innovation. This chart provides an example of where an...

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The Portfolio Strategy CEO: The Job and How to Prepare for It

Portfolio strategy leadership requires political savvy, an ability to move static organizations, and respect for hardworking school leaders and teachers. This paper helps current...

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The Strategic CFO (additional resources)

While The Strategic CFO Guide provides actionable best practices and exemplars, this suite of additional resources provide detailed guidance on the strategic CFO's four...

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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...

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The Strategic System Snapshot: Mini

This quick self-assessment helps district leaders and community members better understand how well people, time, and money are used, and the right conditions to...