As a leading provider of education program reviews, SchoolWorks specializes in comprehensive evaluations that empower schools and districts to reach their full potential. Our team of experienced educators collaborates closely with stakeholders to conduct thorough, evidence-based program evaluations, identify areas for improvement, and develop tailored strategies for sustainable growth.
SchoolWorks quality reviews are guided by the SchoolWorks Quality Criteria (SQC), a research-based framework that identifies effective school practices linked to positive student outcomes. Organized into four domains, the SQC provides both a definition of school quality and a consistent benchmark for assessing progress.
Classroom Climate
Instructional Rigor
Assessment
Support for Diverse Learners
Inclusive and Safe Learning Environment
Professional Development and Collaborative Structures
Staff Culture
Oversight of Teaching and Learning
Strategic Efforts for Sustainability and Improvement
Stewardship and Organizational Oversight
Many SchoolWorks reviews conclude with an on-site prioritization and action-planning session designed to turn findings into action. During this facilitated process, school leaders and review team members analyze the evidence, identify the highest-leverage priorities, and collaboratively develop a needs-aligned improvement plan. The resulting action plan clearly defines priority focus areas, aligned strategies and next steps, success measures and indicators, and roles, responsibilities, and timelines. This structured approach ensures that improvement efforts begin immediately and that teams are unified around clear, achievable goals.
Explore how SchoolWorks' quality reviews drive meaningful improvement across diverse schools and systems. The following case studies highlight how state agencies, districts, and independent schools have partnered with SchoolWorks to use quality reviews as the foundation for improvement planning.
“This report is strikingly accurate. I am pleased that the report captured so much of what we are doing while also identifying the needs we have. As the superintendent, I am grateful these needs were verified by outside educators; it gives me leverage for improvement. Please pass on my gratitude to the reviewers; their ability to get to the core of our school in only two days is phenomenal.”
Justin Cowan
Superintendent, Aguilar Schools, CO
“I was concerned that [SchoolWorks] would not be able to capture our school’s culture in a two-day period, but much to my surprise the team shared an accurate picture of who we are. In addition, they provided data to support our hunches of areas that we needed to improve and/or strengthen. We thank the SchoolWorks team for validating for us many of the practices that we do well.”
Sandra Stuart
Principal, George J. West Elementary, RI
SchoolWorks® is a qualified school turnaround and comprehensive/targeted school improvement partner approved by multiple state departments of education, districts, and agencies.
Our trained site visit team members are all former educators and administrators. Their real-world experience in schools helps connect with school stakeholders during the review process.
By focusing on the unique context and goals of our partners, we provide insights that are both relevant and actionable, empowering schools and districts to make informed decisions that lead to targeted improvements and sustained growth.
Contact us today to learn more about how SchoolWorks® can support you on your journey.
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