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Board workshop advances 'managed instruction' theory of action to pair district coherence with school autonomy
Summary
District and Lone Star Governance trainers proposed adding a theory of action to AE(Local) that centers a managed instructional foundation and earned, performance-based autonomy for schools.
La Jolla ISD leaders and a Lone Star Governance facilitator outlined a proposed addition to the district’s AE(Local) policy that would codify a “managed instruction” foundation and a pathway for schools to earn performance-based autonomy.
Joseph Nigella, presenting the proposed language, framed the approach as an "if–then" theory of action designed to align district expectations with campus innovation. He said the theory of action "connects our intentions to our expected outcomes" and that it should be written so the district and schools can act on it. The proposal appeared as a new Section K in the district’s AE(Local) policy packet.
Nut graf: The theory of action would make the school the primary unit of change…
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