A key issue was how to find time for quality professional development without reducing instructional time or overly relying on substitute teachers. The use of detailed data on student achievement, attendance, and other important indicators, and the relationship of that data to school curriculum, school climate, teacher capacity, and needs in the school, is key to making good decisions about matching reform models with schools and an essential part of continuous school improvement efforts. The role of the district in supporting school reform is critical. Because CSRD involves the participation of other, external technical assistance providers, it is important for roles to be clearly defined and efforts be coordinated. States and districts can also be instrumental in making connections between schools.
Schools benefit from networking with other schools adopting the same model.
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