Closing Achievement Gaps in a High-Need, High-Potential District

Everman ISD, located in Texas, serves a student population that is 60% Hispanic, 30% African American, and 98% economically disadvantaged. In the wake of the pandemic, assessment data revealed significant learning losses—especially in math.

The district needed a scalable, data-driven solution to close achievement gaps for students most impacted by interrupted learning.

Aligning Instruction Through SMART Goals and Coaching

Everman ISD adopted the Sibme Goals Tool to guide campus-wide instructional planning. By setting SMART goals aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, leaders empowered teachers with a clear direction and support.Using the Texas Effective Schools Framework, the district established systems to monitor instructional quality and target interventions where needed.

Turning Strategy into Practice with Real-Time Feedback and MTSS

Implementation focused on actionable steps that improved instructional quality and educator support:

• Teachers received evidence-based coaching and feedback.
• Real-time data allowed for timely adjustments and benchmarking.
• Leaders implemented Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to serve diverse learner needs.
• Successes were tracked and celebrated, building a culture of collaboration and growth.

Achieving Measurable Growth in Math and Reading

By using Sibme, Everman ISD saw strong academic gains and cultural improvements:

• 18% increase in math performance
• 22% increase in reading performance
• Instruction was aligned across campuses, with data driving teacher support.
• Teachers reported greater clarity, focus, and morale through goal-driven feedback.