RIDE is charged, by state legislation, to hold adults and schools accountable for student results through support and intervention. It is not a charge we take lightly; and it is one for which we, too, are accountable.  No Child Left Behind specifies leadership development and support as a mandated state function.  RIDE has answered the call by strengthening its leadership capacity. Today, RIDE houses experienced superintendents, principals, coaches, teacher leaders and system administrators - but still this is not enough. For districts in need, RIDE will identify the right fit for each district; whether that means in-house support or external experts. Regardless of the technical assistance source, districts will be supported to:   

• Implement a clear, achievement-oriented vision for all students that drives improvement efforts in every school.
   
• Articulate coherent and commonly understood expectations about the roles and responsibilities of instructional leaders and school improvement teams across schools and grade levels.
   
• Take responsibility for keeping the school community informed about emerging research and best practices in education.
   
• Identify potential barriers to learning at individual schools, put in place plans to overcome those barriers, and evaluate the effectiveness of its support to schools.
   
• Intervene with schools that are failing to make adequate yearly progress toward instructional priorities and provide support and assistance to school staff.

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