Project Momentum represents a powerful organization and implementation of best practice processes and strategies to improve student achievement.  It comes with access to unparalleled resources and expert consultation to go along with current efforts, but also with a full embrace of high expectations for student growth during the two year initial cycle.

1. Each BESD school will increase overall student pass proficiency rates on the AZMerit Assessments in reading and mathematics

2. Each  BESD school will improve its positioning relative to the regression line created by an analysis of AZMerit achievement to free and reduced lunch rates.

3. Each BESD school shall support goals One and Two by implementing the Professional Learning Community Model, while in alignment with both pacing and actions defined through Project Momentum.

Leaders establish belief, expect and monitor for results, and inspire their staffs to effectively collaborate for learning.  Successful principals develop a belief that the adults on the campus cause learning (collective efficacy), and when it does not occur at the rate they would like, do something, by responding strategically and with purpose.  Principals lead and monitor PLC processes, and ensure appropriate staff engagement, including the leveraging of building and district expertise to ensure success. 

Coaches are experts in content and pedagogy, and are expected to support  the full implementation of Professional Learning Communities by serving as a facilitator, and to drive conversations around student performance and reflection.  Coaches should be in classrooms, modeling best practices, and coach staff on the specific skills and knowledge that relate to team goals.   In the end, coaches are integral to school success and are expected to be a powerful lever for school improvement.