Public Schools partnered with A+ to build capacity

Educators have strengthened skills & knowledge through A+ programs

Students served by stronger teachers & school leaders

Helping Texas teachers and leaders grow so that every child can succeed.  

Texas A+ Challenge, a division of CHILDREN AT RISK, provides coaching, professional learning, and leadership development to strengthen teaching and learning across Texas schools. Our services include job-embedded coaching, training-of-trainers models, instructional rounds, and customized workshops that address best practices and current legislation. By modeling effective instruction and connecting theory to practice, we help educators and leaders build sustainable systems that drive long-term student success. 

Upcoming Texas A+ Challenge Workshops


Oct 22 - Dec 11

Texas A+ Challenge: From Teacher to Leader

For new leaders needing practical tools to lead, coach, and support your colleagues effectively. Join us in person for hands-on learning designed just for beginners in instructional leadership.

October 23 Virtual October 30 In-Person

Coaching 201: Advanced Strategies for Seasoned Coaches 
For experienced coaches ready to refine and sustain their practice. Deepen coaching cycles, adapt to teacher readiness, influence without authority, and apply advanced communication moves

Nov 13 Virtual

2025 STEM Summit
The 2025 STEM in Education Virtual Summit will bring together educators, students, professionals, and community leaders for conversation on the future of STEM teaching and careers. Join us to explore the current state of STEM education, emphasize the importance of diversity and representation throughout career jorneys.

December 9th in person

This session presents a series of invitational lessons, students engage in comprehension, annotation, discourse, and writing, all while integrating grammar and conventions into analysis rather than teaching them in isolation.

Our Data

Our support has helped schools improve performance on STAAR; Below are some examples of campus growth of students who meet grade level expectations on STAAR. data

OUR TESTIMONIALS

My A+ coaches are my trusted source for highly-knowledgeable and relevant PD and coaching that I would not be able to provide otherwise and the sole instructional leader on my campus. They understand my vision, and they work well with my teachers, some of whom they have been supporting for multiple years.

– Samyra Rogers, Principal 

“You’ve NEVER experienced effective coaching from a third party until you’ve worked with A+ Challenge. Everyone grows with the coaching and is empowered to succeed after the coaching concludes. The A+ relationship endures – not because the growth is only possible when the coaching is happening, but because teachers have grown to a new place and seek out answers/collaborations to advocate for themselves in the areas they are now able to identify for their students with the content/curriculum.”

-Erin Chavez, Principal

“This coaching experience has made me feel cared for and supported to be able to access and implement new knowledge, participate in deep reflection and learning, and to be comfortable taking risks as a new instructional coach.”

-Raymond Mason, Instructional Specialist

Our Latest Pk-12 EDUCATION Research & Resources

Charting Success

Charting Success

Charting Success Evaluating the Classroom Experiences of Children of Immigrants in TexasOur children are charting a new course for America. They are at the leading edge of the nation’s growing diversity. Approximately 53% of the U.S. population under age 18 belonged...

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Fall 2024 | Early Childhood Education Texas Tour

Fall 2024 | Early Childhood Education Texas Tour

CHILDREN AT RISK's Early Childhood Texas Tour is coming to a city near you, and you won’t want to miss it. C@R is hitting the road with 12 in-person stops across the state, bringing together child care providers, community leaders, and anyone passionate about...

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2024 C@R Special Events

Special Eventsconvening for change Every dollar donated helps us improve the lives of Texas children. CHILDREN AT RISK is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 76-0360533). Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.  It is with immense...

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