Create a New School as a District-Managed Campus
Identify and support a high-performing, entrepreneurial leader with sufficient release time who is dedicated to planning the action, who will participate in an intensive school design program with a TEA-matched technical assistance provider, and who will design an ESF-aligned educational model for the new school. Districts must guarantee prioritized enrollment at the new campus for students attending or zoned to a Title I served Comprehensive or Targeted school (2019 ratings). Applicants must choose one of the SAF-supported new school models: STEM/STEAM, College Preparatory, or Montessori new schools. Campuses must apply for a new CDCN and Title I served status for SY 2023-2024.

Why Choose this Action?

Satisfy community demand for a new, higher-performing option to serve the population of a struggling school.

Expand your district’s school portfolio with an innovative, research-based school model that uses new high-quality instructional materials, research-based instructional strategies, training, and culture.

Make use of a research-based slow grow model to scale the new school up gradually, providing more time for capacity building and continuous improvement.
Key Elements
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New leader, new staff, district employees
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Planning Year Leader with dedicated time to lead a new school design process facilitated by a TA provider
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Choice of three codified, ESF-aligned school models:
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College Preparatory
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STEM/STEAM
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Montessori
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Research-based slow grow model in which the new school grows gradually by one grade level per year
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Prioritized enrollment for students attending or zoned to SAF-eligible (Targeted D/F or Comprehensive) campus
Pre-Planning Considerations
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What is the primary driver for this action (e.g. community demand, changing demographics, need for higher-performing option, etc.)?
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How will you develop a multi-year leadership plan to support the process of growing your new school?
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Which model will best serve your community’s needs?
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Which pathway to creating a new school best suits your circumstances and community needs?