Rural Innovation Resources

Rural Pathways Excellence Partnerships

Learn more about R-PEP.

Rural Collaborative Readiness Assessment

Assess your community’s readiness to start their rural innovation journey.

Overview of Labor Market Information

For revising current or developing new CCMR practices, including CTE courses/programs of study and college/career advising.

Sample Performance Contract

Embed shared commitment and accountability into your rural partnership agreements.

Sample Funding Model

For funding the programs that matter most to your community.

Note: Model does not include R-PEP funds. Check back soon for R-PEP updates.

Board Self-Evaluation

A board self-assessment allows for reflection by board members on their individual and collective behavior and performance, fosters open communication and helps to improve decision-making by enhancing a common understanding of goals.

More Resources

Rural Schools Task Force

The Texas Rural Schools Task Force is charged with identifying current challenges and best practices for rural school districts statewide. 

Teacher Incentive Allotment

Pathway for top teachers to earn six-figure salaries and to help attract and retain highly effective teachers at traditionally hard-to-staff schools.