In Texas, the project organizers are working directly with teachers at four schools, and the work is being led by the University of Houston, said Kristi Santi, a professor in the Department of Education Leadership and Policy Studies.
When first working with a school, the organizers conduct a needs assessment and help teachers and administrators self-identify where their strengths and needs are, as well as the comfort level of teachers for implementing change.
“We want the schools to be the drivers of this process,” said Santi.
