The EAF is aligned with the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) and the Effective District Framework (EDF) and supports districts in a systematic approach to improving the individual planning system for all students. It uses a framework defined by district commitments, levers, essential actions, and key practices to develop a common vision and actionable goals, which leads to system effectiveness and student outcomes.

The Effective Advising Framework defines five key levers that form the foundation of effective advising programs. For each lever, the framework outlines commitments that must be made at the district and campus levels to enable programmatic success, and essential actions that must be taken to propel that success.  Click here to learn more about each lever, district commitment, and key practices Weslaco ISD is committed to implementing.

The five key levers include (1) Strong Program Leadership and Planning; (2) Effective, Well-Supported School Counselors and Advisors; (3) Internal School Culture of Advising; (4) Effective External Partnerships; and (5) High-Quality Advising Materials and Assessments.  

LONG-TERM GOAL TIED TO THIS PRIORITY:

By the end of 2026-2027, we will increase the percentage of seniors who earned an industry-based certification from 31% to 34% or higher.

EAF PRIORITY #1 FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR: 

By the end of 2026-2027, we will increase the percentage of 8th - 12th grade students who participate in Career Exploration through Guidance and Counseling/Advisory Classes district-wide from 48% baseline to 63% target. 

LONG-TERM GOAL TIED TO THIS PRIORITY:  

By the end of 2026-2027, we will increase our district's total credit for CCMR criteria from 83% to 88% or higher. 

EAF PRIORITY #3 FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR: 

By the end of the 2026–2027 school year, we will increase the percentage of 5–12 students participating in multi-tiered interventions focused on addressing the most significant student needs and improving emotional regulation from a baseline of 59% to a target of 65%.