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Resource Campus Designation

2025-2026 Campus Eligibility List

List of eligible campuses based on accountability ratings

Resource Campus Information

What is a Resource Campus?

• The Resource Campus designation is a turnaround school model established by HB 1525 during the 87th Texas Legislative Session and updated in the 89th.
• Resource Campuses utilize the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Restart Model to improve student outcomes by:
  • incentivizing the most impactful teachers to serve on highest-need campuses,
  • implementing evidence-based academic programming, and
  • extending learning time.
• This designation provides an opportunity to build a comprehensive plan for school turnaround that leverages existing and complementary school improvement actions, each of which has demonstrated measurable improvements in student growth and proficiency across Texas districts:
  • Talent identification and strategic staffing through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA),
  • Maximizing instructional time via the Additional Days School Year (ADSY), and
  • Adopting rigorous, research-based curriculum using High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
• Campuses eligible for the Resource Campus designation may generate additional district revenue to help sustain these innovative practices over time.

What are the Resource Campus Eligibility Criteria?

• 3 ratings of D, F, NR/NR1365* within the last 10 years;​
• TIP required to obtain and maintain the designation; ​
• ACE turnaround plan implementation; ​
• Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)– 50% of teachers in foundation curriculum* must have a designation; ​
• Additional Days School Year (ADSY)– if elementary or middle* school; ​
• Family Engagement Plan;​
• Positive Behavior Plan;​
• Plan to Implement High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM); ​
• Staffing Requirements: ​
• All campus teachers in foundation curriculum must have 2 years teaching experience*; ​
• Principals and teachers must apply or reapply; and ​
• 1 counselor per 300 students & 1 appropriately licensed mental health professional; and​
• Annual fidelity of implementation data submission​

*indicates update from 89th legislative session

Does it Work?

By utilizing comprehensive and proven strategies and initiatives, Resource Campuses strengthen student outcomes. The goal is to reach A or B accountability status within the first two years of implementation. 

• ACE has been implemented at over forty campuses, impacting more than 50,000 students.
  • According to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ 2023 Annual Report, ACE campuses see substantial progress in accountability ratings, often transforming from F-rated to B-rated schools in a single year.
• ADSY students see more growth in reading and math than those who do not participate.
  • In 2024, students attending ADSY saw a 3ppt higher growth rate on Math STAAR at Approaches or better (+1ppt for ADSY vs. -2ppt statewide) and 4ppt higher growth rate in Reading STAAR (+5ppt for ADSY vs. +1ppt statewide).
  • In 2023, ADSY programs offering 25 or more additional days saw an 11ppt growth in STAAR Math Meets level from 2022 to 2023, as compared to a 4ppt growth for ADSY programs offered fewer than 25 days, and a 2ppt growth for non-ADSY campuses statewide.
• TIA provides outstanding teachers with an accessible pathway to a six-figure salary.
  • A recent ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ study conducted during the 2023-24 school year showed that designated teacher retention exceeded the statewide teacher retention rate by eight percentage points. 
• HQIM are SBOE-approved, aligned to academic standards, content-rich with clear learning outcomes, reflect evidence-based practices, and provide a full suite of teacher and student materials.
  • In 2024, a ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ CRIMSI pilot program utilizing HQIM found that teachers were four times as likely to show strong instruction and three times as likely to meet the expectations of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in comparison to national baseline data.

What is the Designation Process?

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ will open the next Resource Campus designation process in the fall of 2026 using the following process:

• Submit Letter of Intent
• Submit designation application
• ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ review and due diligence
• Designation acceptance

How does the Funding Work?

1. Campuses that become designated as Resource Campuses are eligible for additional funding under the SB 1882 funding mechanism.
2. This funding applies to districts with more than 5,000 students in ADA, in most cases.
3. The funding is a permanent annual increase in the FSP entitlement for all students enrolled at the campus, each year moving forward, as long as the campus continues to implement the Resource Campus program requirements.
4. Typical allotments range from $900-$1000 per student. 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR INAUGURAL RESOURCE CAMPUSES!

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ is proud to celebrate a milestone moment as we recognize the first-ever campuses to receive the Resource Campus designation - marking a significant step forward in advancing comprehensive, evidence-based school turnaround. 

Abilene Independent School District

•  Stafford Elementary

Aldine Independent School District

• Caraway Elementary
• Goodman Elementary
• Worsham Elementary

This historic cohort of campuses is leading the way in implementing proven strategies that strengthen instruction, expand learning time, and ensure students are taught by highly effective educators.