Needs Improvement
Purpose of Needs Improvement Status
As established by the CCRSM Blueprints, CCRSMs must implement models with fidelity and meet the required OBM criteria. The Designated – Needs Improvement status allows for CCRSMs that have not met OBM criteria to continue to operate while receiving technical assistance to improve OBMs.
To support campuses in meeting OBM standards and to promote retention in the CCRSM network, technical assistance will be provided to all Needs Improvement campuses during each year of Needs Improvement.
Needs Improvement CCRSMs must fulfill the following requirements during each year of the Needs Improvement status.
- Attend a TEA-facilitated Needs Improvement webinar
- Complete the Program Application Cycle (PAC)
- Submit the OBM Action Plan
- Participate in technical assistance coaching
Needs Improvement campuses may also appeal for a revised designation status for specific reasons.
Needs Improvement Annual Calendar
- Significant Data Reporting Discrepancy
- Significant Data System Discrepancy
- Natural Disaster
- Sudden and significant demographic shift
- Download Needs Improvement Status Appeal Assurances via the button below.
- Complete Needs Improvement Status Appeal Assurances page, secure signature, and save as a PDF.
- Click Needs Improvement Appeals Form button and enter requested information. Note: Needs Improvement Appeals Form must be completed and submitted in one sitting.
- Upload the assurances page and submit the appeal.
The TEA will review all appeals and provide a final decision. Submission of an appeal does not guarantee a revision in designation status.
Needs Improvement Appeal Assurances Page Needs Improvement Appeals Form
Have Questions? Please View the Needs Improvement Overview Webinar in the Events Section Below
- If you are a multi-model campus and operate both ECHS and P-TECH programs, you must submit an application for each model.
- If you filed an appeal for a model that is Designated – Needs Improvement, you can start your application but should wait until after you receive the decision to submit.
Needs Improvement Campuses are required to develop and submit the OBM Action Plan during each Needs Improvement year. The OBM Action Plan will have two annual submissions:
Submission 1 – identify which OBM(s) the campus will target for improvement, describe anticipated challenges, and outline strategies to achieve OBM improvement.
Submission 2 – serves as an end of year NI reflection and provides progress update towards meeting SMART goals outlined in OBM Action Plan Submission 1. Programs should reference Submission 1 when completing the OBM Action Plan Submission 2 to ensure alignment across the submissions.
Instructions: If you have already completed your OBM Action Plan Submission 2, to upload it click the link here: Submit OBM Action Plan.
If you have not started your OBM Action Plan Submission 2, download the appropriate ECHS or P-TECH OBM Action Plan Template Below. Save a copy, complete the template and save. To upload it, click the link here: Submit OBM Action Plan.
OBM Action Plan Submission 2 Sample Questions
Select the OBM(s) chosen in the OBM Action Plan Submission 1. For each target OBM, list the SMART goals outlined in Submission 1 related to the priority OBM and:
Describe the progress and actions taken to meet the SMART goal.
Describe how success was measured in meeting the SMART goal.
Answer if the SMART goals were met.
What were one – three challenges you faced in implementing the OBM Action Plan?
What information, guidance, or expectations do you wish you had known at the beginning of the year?
Indicate your level of confidence in meeting Designation standards following the Needs Improvement period.
What additional support would you request from TEA or Educate Texas?
ECHS OBM Action Plan Submission #2 Template P-TECH OBM Action Plan Submission #2 Template
Resources
Navigate through the following resources to find the key information and resources on the Needs Improvement status.