Reform Governance in Action
The Dallas ISD is one of six districts nationwide selected in May 2007 by the Center for Reform of School Systems to participate in the Reform Governance in Action training.
Reform Governance in Action is a two-year training program for school boards and superintendents. The training helps school district leaders forge a functional team ready to apply key lessons learned from major reform efforts at other school districts to boost student achievement at their own district.
Districts are chosen to participate in the program based on such criteria as the quality, unity, and commitment of the school board; the district’s leadership focus on improving student achievement; and stable leadership.
By accepting this invitation, trustees and the superintendent of schools committed to full and active participation in the program. Training costs for the Dallas ISD trustees were underwritten by the Meadows Foundation in conjunction with The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation.
During RGA training sessions conducted from July 2007 through February 2009, Dallas ISD school leaders used case studies and other tools to work on ways to improve school governance and administration. They learned best practices and |
