Campus Intervention Teams

The Texas Education Code (TEC) requires some campuses in Texas form a Campus Intervention Team (CIT). If a campus is rated academically unacceptable for the current school year, the campus is required to form a CIT. A CIT remains until the campus is rated academically acceptable for a two-year period.

TEC requires that the CIT fulfill several responsibilities including:

• Conducting a comprehensive on-site evaluation
• Developing of a School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Assisting in monitoring the implementation and progress of the SIP

For an expanded list of CIT responsibilities, click here.

At least fifty percent (50%) of the membership of a CIT must be external to a district or charter holder  To qualify as an external member of a CIT, an individual may not be an employee of the entity and may not have a contractual relationship to the entity through either a management company or services contract.  The external member of a CIT maintains direct contact with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). In this role the external member is responsible for timely and accurately submitting all reports or information requested by TEA. For more information on TEAs intervention process for Academically Unacceptable schools and associated CIT process, click here.  

All external CIT members must minimally possess:

• a proven record of excellence in producing and maintaining high levels of student performance
• understanding of current accountability systems (AEIS, PBMAS and AYP)
• knowledge of research-based practices to address the area(s) of low performance identified for a campus
• proficiency in the use of technology for work productivity

Those interested in serving as an external member of a Campus Intervention Team in a Texas school for the 2011-2012 year must have completed the online application by March 11, 2011. The Texas Turnaround Center, in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency and the School Improvement Resource Center, developed this process to create a network of Professional Service Providers who will provide technical assistance to underperforming campuses in both the state and federal accountability systems.  External Campus Intervention Team members are considered part of this network. To this end, close attention should be given to the professional development commitment requirements. The required professional development of all members of the Professional Service Provider Network will enhance the skills necessary to provide a differentiated approach to meeting the needs of underperforming campuses. Click here to view that letter.

The application process to apply to serve as an external member of a CIT for the 2011-2012 will close on March 11, 2011.

For questions on the application process or the roles and responsibilities for CIT members:

Mike Hanson
512.919.5133
michael.hanson@esc13.txed.net

Mary Alice Deike, Sr. Coordinator
512.919.5188
maryalice.deike@esc13.txed.net