Create a New School
Create a new school option designed to fill a gap in the community. The district can design and manage the new school or may select a partner organization to lead the school. New schools will provide an ESF-aligned model, use high-quality instructional materials, and hire new leadership and staff who are empowered to achieve success. Districts may open the school in an existing facility one grade at a time or in a new building. Learn more about options to create a new school.
Redesign a School
Support an entrepreneurial school leader to develop and implement an inspiring whole school model. Schools must create an Effective Schools Framework-aligned model that includes blended learning and high-quality instructional materials, addresses mental health and social resilience, and provides high-dosage tutoring and an extended school day/year. Districts may implement their redesign model in one school or across a group of schools. Learn more about how to redesign a school.
Restart a School
Transform existing schools and student learning opportunities with new leadership and staff to implement a rigorous turnaround model. Districts can lead the school restart or select a proven partner to manage the school and may use the ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) model or another evidence-based approach. The model will be ESF-aligned, utilize high-quality instructional materials, and offer extended learning time. Learn more about how to restart a school.
Reassign Students
Transition students into higher quality schools, ensuring students are supported. If districts decide to close a low performing school, they can support the thoughtful reassignment of students into existing A or B schools by communicating with and engaging impacted families, providing new school options to students, and allocating resources to the students’ new schools to ensure a smooth transition. Learn more about how to reassign and support students at a higher-performing school.