WEST PALM BEACH - The School District of Palm Beach County is one of four school districts participating in a multi-year, multi-state partnership entitled Project IGNITE, Innovation Generated by Networked Improvement Teams of Educators, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020 Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL).

Led by Insight Education Group, Project IGNITE brings support and growth opportunities for teachers and school leaders in 49 schools across four districts in Florida, Mississippi, New York, and Texas.

Through the project’s Networked Improvement Community (NIC), principals, school leaders, teacher leaders, and teachers are provided with a wide network of peers for impactful, job-specific collaboration. In addition, the project uses a systems-level approach to improving student achievement, with evidence-based interventions including strategic planning, instructional leadership teams, professional learning communities, leadership academies, instructional coaching, an online virtual coaching platform, and recruitment and retention.

“Through IGNITE, we have an amazing opportunity to gain greater traction on our biggest priorities, especially in our highest-need schools,” said Dr. Gonzalo La Cava, Chief of Human Resources. “The work of school improvement is ever-changing and complex. Thanks to this networked improvement community, we’ll partner with other educators across multiple states to learn, share and scale what’s really working-all with the shared goal of improving educational outcomes for our students.”

The project brings structures and funding for over 500 jobs and will reduce turnover by retaining teachers through a variety of incentives. The grant will also serve as an engine to produce more qualified workers for the local communities by improving student achievement. In addition to The School District of Palm Beach County, the other participating districts include:
• Jackson Public Schools (Jackson, MS);
• Syracuse City School District (Syracuse, NY); and
• Greenville Independent School District (Greenville, TX).

For more information on IGNITE, please visit http://www.insighteducationgroup.com.
About Insight Education Group

Insight Education Group is an international educational consulting organization that partners with education leaders to develop the strategy and confidence to lead bold and equitable change. Since 2000, Insight has supported districts and education organizations in accelerating improvement by reflecting and applying lessons learned alongside our partners to shape educational systems that are truly equitable for all learners.