Resources

The Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) model creates a robust framework for turning around underperforming schools by centering on these five pillars: effective leadership, instructional excellence, extended learning opportunities, wraparound services, and strong community partnerships. Implementation of the ACE model is a required component of Resource Campus designation.

ADSY Full Year is an innovative model that is grounded in international research. It maximizes the potential benefits of an extended school year by fundamentally restructuring the school calendar and daily schedules. With the benefit of more time, ADSY Full Year provides an opportunity to creatively reimagine a typical school day, exploring new strategies that can benefit both students and teachers.

Implementing research-based school models like the Advanced STEM model enhances children's educational opportunities and benefits the surrounding community. This model fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills through an interdisciplinary approach, preparing students for the modern workforce.

This Authorizer Handbook is intended to serve, above all, as a playbook offering practical guidance to help district board members and the district staff involved in day-to-day authorizing (“authorizing staff”) carry out their work in alignment with national best practices. The guidance and accompanying attachments are designed to be adapted to fit the local context of each district.

This guide describes what Texas Partnerships are, the different kinds of Texas Partnerships, outlines the process of applying for Texas Partnerships benefits, and provides guidance for developing strong district charter partnerships.