Community and business leaders and parents have been part of their efforts throughout. A district-level focus is credited with creating culture that says this issue is a priority and with providing targeted financial and personnel resources. A 4-year implementation plan, with ongoing and extensive professional development and curriculum alignment. Starting the first year, personalized education plans required for all non-proficient students at every grade level. A district committee reviews portfolios.
Some schools elect to have such portfolios at all grade levels.
Summer school required for all non-proficient students. Numbers were lower than expected, likely due to ongoing intervention efforts. The district is continuing to learn and revise as they learn. Considerable local resources have been devoted to these important efforts, along with state resources. They are now part of a national Minority Student Achievement Network that helps the district to maintain the focus.