School Actions Overview

 

2023-2024 SCHOOL ACTION FUND

 

Timeline

Application Window | October 23, 2023 to December 7, 2023 (45 days)

Awards announced to the field | February 8, 2024 (Estimated)

TEA SAF LASO Webinars | October 26th, Register and November 1st, Register

TEA SAF LASO Office Hours | November 6th, Register and November 7th, Register

Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) | March 18, 2024 to May 17, 2024 (60 days)

 

 

SCHOOL ACTION FUND OFFICE HOURS

If you are still unsure about whether or not you should apply for SAF Cycle 8 or have questions about school actions, please schedule time to speak with a Center for School Actions team member who can answer specific questions you may have about each action.

Simply click a name and select a time to meet.

GENERAL SAF QUESTIONS RESTART ACTION NEW SCHOOL ACTION REASSIGN ACTION REDESIGN ACTION

Rachael Bergstrom

Alyssa Morton

Garrett Landry

Emily Schneider Kryzs

Alyssa Morton

Natalie Flake

Emily Schneider Kryzs

Rachael McClain

What are School Actions?

School Actions are bold strategies that transform low-performing schools, fulfill unmet community needs, and expand access to world-class learning environments for students.

All School Actions include the following components:

  1.  Effective Schools Framework-aligned school model including adoption of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and implementation of Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS);
  2. high-impact tutoring, and;
  3. extended day or year

SAF applicants may select from four proven School Actions types with various implementation models. The Center for School Actions is here to support districts in selecting a best-fit option. You can begin by using the links below to learn more.

Cycle 8 School Actions

Check out the LASO Cycle II web page.

Restart

Restart Actions provide an opportunity for a district to rapidly improve outcomes for students through an intentional focus on highly effective talent, new rigorous academic programming, and culture systems that focus on positive school culture. Learn more:

New School

New School Actions allow districts to design a new learning environment that best suits student, family and community needs. Learn more:

Redesign

Redesign Actions support a school leader to develop and implement a whole school model that meets the community's needs. Learn more:

Reassign

The Reassign Action supports districts in the thoughtful transfer of students to high-performing A/B-rated schools after the closure of a campus.

School Action Self Assessment Tool

Use this resource to guide your decision making around bold actions for one or more of your campuses. This tool should help spark conversations with your fellow district leaders, your school board, and your families. The recommendations you will receive after using this tool are created based off of formulas, but this tool is not perfect and it is not an exact science.