Legislation
The Center for Innovative School Leadership (CISL) was created by the Kansas State Legislature in 2004. Read the legislation creating the center >>

History
During the 2004-05 year, staff researched work done in the school efficiency arena. A basic concept was developed and the implementation process was designed. Read more about this process >>

Location
CISL is located in the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence in The Earl Center at Emporia State University. Click here for directions >>

Personnel
Daily operations of CISL are handled by its director and staff. Find out more >>

Process
In order to conduct analysis of Kansas school districts the center conducts efficiency reviews of individual school districts, helping them realize greater efficiencies and identifying good practices that can be shared with other school districts. Evaluation of the areas listed below will be done by teams of community members. Reviewed schools are also compared to peer schools, region schools, and with the state averages. This analysis allows districts to put savings back into the classroom for a greater investment in our children.

District Information

School Efficiency and Effectiveness Review Protocols
1) Facilities Management
2) Human Resources
3) Leadership
4) Teaching and Learning

Comparative Groups