EFFECTIVE SCHOOL FRAMEWORK
A clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas students.
Clear Vision for Student Success
A focused, actionable approach that helps schools deliver strong outcomes for all Texas students.
Built on Research and Best Practices
Grounded in proven strategies, ensuring decisions and actions are aligned with what works.
Six Key Levers for High Impact
Organized around six essential levers, connecting school systems directly to improved student outcomes.
The Framework
The Effective School Framework (ESF) is an actionable framework grounded in research-based Essential Actions and Key Practices that guide campuses toward success. It supports districts and schools in aligning systems and resources to ensure rigorous, supportive student experiences that lead to improved outcomes.
Organized into six levers, the framework is visualized as an interconnected system where foundational elements drive critical enabling systems, which in turn shape student experience elements and lead to strong student outcomes.
The Effective District Framework (EDF)
The ESF works alongside the EDF to connect district strategy to campus implementation. EDF defines how districts set direction and allocate resources, while ESF focuses on how those systems are applied on campuses to impact student learning.
Together, they ensure alignment across all levels so district priorities directly strengthen classroom practice and improve student outcomes.