The School Improvement Resource Center (SIRC) is a statewide initiative to provide the technical assistance requirements of the Title I School Improvement Program. It serves as a support system to schools under the Title I School Improvement Program as they move through the school improvement process.
Through an on-site visit and campus needs assessment conducted by SIRC, a school revises its Campus Improvement Plan to strategically address its needs. SIRC then assists the campus administration in selecting a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) whose skill set matches the needs of the school. Throughout a schools timeline in the School Improvement Program, SIRC works with the school and TAP by visiting the campus and maintaining frequent contact to provide resources, guidance, and support.
Goals of the School Improvement Resource Center
- Works in conjunction with campuses in the School Improvement Program and the Texas Education Agency to improve student performance
- Develops increased leadership capacity in administrators
- Builds knowledge of content and instructional strategies of teachers
- Raises learning expectations for teachers, students, and administrators
- Creates a learning culture that facilitates improved student performance
- Provides schools with information, clarification, resources, and technical assistance regarding the school improvement process
Role and Responsibilities
- Conducts needs assessments through on-site visits
- Assists school personnel in developing and implementing an effective Campus Improvement Plan
- Assists school administration in selecting a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) who will insure the Campus Improvement Plan is being followed, monitored, and modified
- Serves as a resource for schools and for Technical Assistance Providers as schools implement their Campus Improvement Plans
- Manages the TAP application process and provides training for approved TAPs
- Oversees the approval and renewal process for Supplemental Education Services providers for schools moving into years 2-5 of the school improvement process
- Offers conferences with Best Practices that will accelerate the improvement process on a campus
- Provides networking opportunities for School Improvement Campuses with Distinguished Schools at Best Practice conferences
- Creates publications to assist improvement
For more information, go to:
Region 13 School Improvement Resource Center
