Public Schools partnered with A+ to build capacity
Educators have strengthened skills & knowledge through A+ programs
Students served by stronger teachers & school leaders
OUR MISSION
Texas A+ Challenge is an Education Initiative of CHILDREN AT RISK, dedicated to educators to ensure every child in Texas receives an equitable and high-quality education.
At Texas A+, we empower educators by providing a supportive and focused environment to identify strengths and areas for growth. Together, we co-create measurable goals, and develop strategic action plans to guide participants toward success.
Our approach combines proven instructional and leadership coaching practices with comprehensive professional development, planning, and preparation.
We are committed to fostering excellence in education through personalized one-on-one and collaborative approach.
Our WORK
On Campus
On-site coaching, professional learning, & more.
Customized support for real academic growth.
Professional Learning
Professional learning workshops that help teachers, coaches & specialists drive gains through research-supported best practices.
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
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