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Effective Schools Framework

The goal of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) is to provide a clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas students. The ESF provides the basis for school diagnostics and for aligning resources and support to the needs of each school. The ESF was developed in conjunction with school and district leaders and included a national review of research about what makes high-performing schools excellent. The ESF is part of the TEA’s five-year strategic plan and is the starting point for improving internal technical assistance capacity and aligning partners (ESCs, external vendors, etc.) to support the continuous improvement of Texas school districts and campuses.

Informational Video

Visit the Texas Effective Schools Frameworks Website

Effective Schools Frameworks Brochure

If you are an administrator interested in scheduling an ESF Diagnostic on your campus, please contact

Mandy Willis at mwillis@esc5.net or 409-951-1786

Mandy Willis

Program Coordinator

Email Mandy Willis

409-951-1786

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EricaCuster

Program Coordinator

Emai Erica Custer

409-951-1776

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Maryan Ramirez

Administrative Assistant

Email Maryan Ramirez

409-951-1772

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Program information from Region 5, checked September 7, 2026. View the official source page.