School Action Fund Resources
Here you will find the Playbooks, Case Studies and other collateral to help you further explore school actions.
CSA SCHOOL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC DASHBOARD
The Center for School Action School System Diagnostic Dashboard is meant to support Texas school systems considering applying for School Action Fund grants (SAF) in SY2025-26 for grants that will be awarded in March 2026 for SY2026-27 planning or implementation. All data in this dashboard is publicly available. CSA School System Diagnostic Dashboard

Early Childhood Playbook
High-quality prekindergarten programs increase the likelihood that children begin their K-12 school journeys with positive social development and work habits, gain foundational academic skills, and enter kindergarten ready to continue learning.

K-8 College & Career Prep Playbook
The College and Career Prep model, widely adopted by Texas districts, exemplifies this by offering rigorous academic preparation, robust programming, and individualized student support.

K-8 Montessori Playbook
The Montessori model, increasingly adopted by public school districts, provides high-quality, child-centered learning environments based on research about children's learning. Montessori schools enhance academic and developmental outcomes, offering a successful, equitable educational model that benefits students and communities.

Rural P-20 System Playbook
The Rural P-20 System Model exemplifies this by offering rigorous academic preparation and work-based learning opportunities, addressing unique challenges in rural Texas communities. The Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District serves as a success story, demonstrating increased enrollment and student achievements through this model. Key components include community engagement, high-quality education, college and career readiness, and strong partnerships among local institutions. This model promotes economic growth, community engagement, and pathways to end generational poverty.

AB Duncan Case Study
Learn how AB Duncan ES sought campus transformation in order to uplift their large population of economically disadvantaged students using high quality instructional materials and strategies.