DRI Report & Webinar

Our analysis shows that a broad range of school districts across California have the organizational foundations to initiate and sustain innovative efforts to improve student outcomes. Our analysis also shows that greater levels of district readiness are generally associated with higher English Language Arts and math standardized assessment performance. Click either of the links below for further details and context.

It is our hope that this work can catalyze conversations about how we think about readiness for academic improvement, and its implications for policy and practice.


District Readiness Index Companion Report

This report introduces the history and purpose of the District Readiness Index and presents key findings gleaned from descriptive and correlational analyses of its inaugural wave of data.


Webinar: Introducing the District Readiness Index

In this webinar we discuss the history and purpose of the District Readiness Index, guide participants through using the brand-new data visualization tool, and illustrate its importance for student outcomes.

Slide Deck: Introducing the District Readiness Index

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