Create the World Class Schools Communities Want and Need

Why School Actions?

Persistent challenges require powerful solutions. Leaders need the resources and support to reimagine schools for the future and provide learning opportunities families want and need.

School Actions are a comprehensive and bold approach to increase the number of students in top-rated schools across the state.

What are School Actions?

School Actions are a way for districts to improve by expanding what’s working and replacing or redesigning what’s not working.

SAF deliberately supports models with the highest likelihood of success including:

restarting an existing school;
redesigning an existing school;
creating a brand new school; or
thoughtfully reassigning students to higher performing campuses after school closure.

All School Actions are aligned with the Effective Schools Framework (ESF), and include high-impact tutoring and extended learning time.

For eligible campuses, the School Action Fund provides grant funds and technical assistance to support the successful planning and implementation of School Actions, as well as a broader continuous improvement strategy that extends beyond individual campuses to the entire district.

Tools & Resources

Access to tailored tools and resources from TEA
Community of practice, including current and former SAF districts

Technical Assistance

Pre-approved TA providers with deep content expertise to support planning and implementation. Learn about TA support

Funding

Planning, implementation, and sustainability funding totaling $200K-$1.2M per school.

School Action Types

New School

Create a new school designed to fill a gap in the community. New schools typically phase in new grades slowly over time.

Redesign

Support a school leader to develop and implement a new, innovative model that meets the needs of their community.

Restart

Transform existing schools by installing new leadership and staff and implementing a rigorous turnaround model.

Reassign

Close a low performing school and support the thoughtful transfer of students into existing A or B schools by communicating with families, providing school options to students, and allocating resources to the students’ new schools to ensure a smooth transition.

Learn More About School Action Types & Models