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Given budget and enrollment challenges, many leaders are embracing this moment as a way to lead differently.

Strategic scheduling is an often-underestimated lever to impact both student outcomes and district sustainability. 

Our data-driven approach to strategic scheduling has helped districts nationwide to expand student access to advanced coursework, improve college and career readiness, and strengthen district fiscal sustainability.

Discover how our approach could strengthen your district. Apply for your free personalized, complementary consultation with Dr. Steven Gering.
10 levers

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10 levers for improving postsecondary outcomes and fiscal sustainability

Scheduling is more than just assigning classes; it's the core engine that drives staffing and programs. It's also where 80% of your operating budget—your people—are deployed. These 10 strategic levers are designed to help district and school leaders ensure leaders are maximizing their resources, aligning every dollar to postsecondary preparation, and ultimately "doing more with less."

>> Explore the ten strategic scheduling levers

Common problems of practice

From supporting state-wide curriculum implementations to identifying $100M+ in potential savings through scheduling, our team brings wide-reaching expertise and a growing toolkit of strategies to guide you through your most pressing leadership challenges.

Below are a selection of the most common issues our partners have sought help for:

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Strategic Budget Shifts

What impact does the uncertainty around funding streams have on your programming for this year or next? If you must reallocate resources, how do you identify and preserve the highest-leverage functions?

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Funding Sources

What alternative funding sources exist to fill newly created budget gaps? 

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Communication with Stakeholders

Have you engaged in conversations with your school board, community, union, and staff about the impact federal funding changes and/or budget cuts might have on your district? What support do you need?

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Staff Support & Morale

How does the uncertainty around funding affect your hiring strategy and new teacher support? What gaps will you have? What support do you need as you adjust and support staff?

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Sustaining Professional Learning and Curriculum Adoption

How does funding shift professional learning programs? What initiatives are underway that require ongoing staff support and how can you ensure short-term prioritization or long-term sustainability?

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Maintaining Student Programming

What programs or services are most vulnerable right now? What aspects can you maintain or sustain in other ways? What support would you need?

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