For nearly 30 years, the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) has partnered with schools and districts to transform schools so that students who are traditionally underserved and underperforming graduate prepared for success in college and careers. Our work is designed so that all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, class, linguistic diversity, and exceptionality are given intentional and equitable opportunities to learn and excel. In its work with schools and districts, ISA uses a capacity-building approach to address problems of practice and to focus on continuous improvement. We partner with educators to help: *Improve student academic achievement; *Enhance school leadership skills for implementing important organizational and instructional changes; *Support teaching and learning in the disciplines, as well as numeracy and literacy in the content areas; *And provide students with the social and emotional (non-academic) supports necessary for school success. Our supports include: *School and district strategic planning *Job-embedded coaching for teachers, leaders, and counselors *Equity-related services *Social, emotional, and academic development services *Summer and winter institutes *Communities of practice for leaders, teachers, and counselors *Tools to help schools and districts with their improvement efforts, such as the College Ready School Assessment (CRSA), for schools and districts to conduct a gap analysis against more than 50 college-readiness indicators.
