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Did you know? Your staff can receive CPE credits through our pre-approved PD.
Schools for Rigor and Equity®
A TEA vetted and approved program aligned with foundational essential actions within the Effective Schools Framework
TEA Vetted and Approved
Our Schools for Rigor and Equity® model is proven to increase student engagement and performance.
No matter the size, socio-economic status, or current proficiency, all schools can elevate instructional systems that drive student learning.
The Title I, 1003 ESF-Focused Support Grant Can Be Applied Toward Schools for Rigor and Equity®
This is specifically designed to help schools participating in the Effective School Framework (ESF) improvement process.

Develop Campus Instructional Leaders ›
Our Instructional Leadership Institute develops and retains leaders by providing them with clear roles and responsibilities. These 4-days of tailored PD are spread strategically across the school year and center around data-driven decision making for effective school leadership practices.

Recruit, Induct & Retain Highly Qualified Educators ›
Teaching becomes more joyful and effective when you move away from teacher-centered direct instruction and toward student-led Academic Teams. Engagement and achievement both accelerate, while behavior issues decrease when students own their learning.

Continuum of School Improvement ›
Our Continuum of School Improvement through evidence-based interventions offers schools an opportunity to match services with their needs. We meet you where you are, capitalize on your unique strengths, and help you build systems that will sustain your improvements as you move to the next level.
Our Track Record for Turning Around Low-Performing Schools
100% Success Rate with
Our Partner Schools Since 2018

How One School Partnered with LSI and Went from "F" to "A"
We are dedicated to your success. We promise to deliver the latest research, and the most effective strategies for making dramatic, sustainable improvements in your schools and/or district.
- Training and empowering teachers to stay better informed than ever before about effective practice.
- Supporting the process of self-evaluation, using research-based diagnostic tools to identify areas for improvement, and suggesting appropriate treatments.
- Ensuring every school has the capacity to improve and that underperformance or under-staffing is swiftly addressed.
Districts We Have Worked With
2nd Largest in Illinois

Meet
Michelle Fitzgerald, Ed.D.
YEARS IN EDUCATION: 28+
KEY ROLES: Executive Director, School Turnaround, middle school teacher, building administrator, district curriculum coordinator, assistant superintendent, and area superintendent – principal supervisor