District Systems

What do educators and air traffic controllers have in common? Perhaps more than you think.

High-performing school systems treat student failure with the same urgency as the aviation industry, nuclear power plants, and hospitals treat mistakes—by putting data systems and processes in place to ensure high-quality instruction for all students and, if needed, respond to student failure quickly and efficiently.

Could your district be more reliable? Click below to learn how McREL can help.

Books and Resources

From personnel evaluation to the future of education to the effect of leadership on student achievement, McREL offers books, resources, and tools that cover a wide range of topics that matter to district leaders.  

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Research and Reports

Our research, reports, and policy briefs show how high reliability practices in education, superintendent behaviors linked to student achievement, and the effective use of data, assessment, and resources can help districts and district leaders transform schools into providers of “best in the world” education. 

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Consulting and Guidance

Our consulting services support district-level leaders and teams as they fulfill their leadership responsibilities and apply McREL’s Balanced Leadership Framework and high-reliability principles to their district’s improvement efforts.

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Staff Development

Based on insights from District Leadership That Works: Striking the Right Balance and what we’ve learned about high reliability organizations, McREL offers a one-day workshop and intense, multi-day series of modules designed to improve district leadership and meet the challenges unique to your district.

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