Focus Areas: the Four Levers of Transformation

Our Holistic Approach to Change

Strong leadership supports instructional improvement, which builds more engaging and effective classrooms. When students succeed in ninth grade, they have greater access to postsecondary opportunities. The foundation of our focus areas, these interdependent connections create learning environments where all students thrive.  

Transformational Leadership

Belonging and innovation start with leaders who build trust among educators, center student experiences, and nurture professional joy. We uplift leadership practices rooted in equity and authentic care, so educators and students come to school each day excited to learn and grow together.

Equity-Based Leadership Workshop

Leading Professional Learning Communities

Data-Driven Improvement

Data and outcomes reveal the most powerful drivers of student success. We help educators routinely examine and organize that data to develop practices, strategies, and classrooms that engage and support all learners.

The Data Shift: Foundations for Transforming Practice

Thriving Learning Environments

Students learn best when they feel like they belong. We help educators build learning environments where students feel safe exploring their curiosity, tackling every challenge, and pursuing their ambitions.

Developing Equitable Environments

On-Track Practices

Success is built one milestone at a time. On-track practices ensure that students stay engaged, meet key academic and developmental goals, and build the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

National Freshman Success Institute

9th Grade Success Intensive