What are School Improvement Specialists?
At the beginning of the 2005-06 school year local school systems identified for LEA Improvement and those with schools in Year 3 or more of School Improvement were required by the SDE to hire school improvement specialists. LEAs identified for improvement are required by NCLB to reserve funds for professional development and these funds may be applied to hiring these specialists, if appropriate. Regional School Improvement Coaches have supported LEA school improvement specialists through ongoing, comprehensive training and consistent communications about school improvement strategies.