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From F to B: Leveraging Federal Funds and Instructional Systems for Rapid Turnaround

How do you move a school from a projected F to a B in one year? In this high-impact virtual workshop, Elizabeth Bostic—District Grants Manager and former campus administrator—shares how Ruby Young P-STEAM Academy used Title I, ESSER, and SAF grants to drive data-centered transformation. Participants will examine real-time intervention trackers, coaching systems, and walkthrough protocols. Learn how federal funds were not just spent, but strategically stacked to change teacher practice, improve student outcomes, and meet state accountability metrics. Attendees will engage in hands-on planning using digital tools and leave with a replicable playbook aligned to the TEA Effective Schools Framework.

This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026 in Denver, CO
For more information:
https://sites.google.com/view/elizabethbostic/home
Speakers
Raisha Allen

Raisha Allen is a K–12 Instructional Facilitator with over a decade of experience supporting teachers, designing curriculum, and leading professional development across multiple districts. She specializes in blended learning, data-informed instruction, and instructional technology. Raisha has co-led sessions at Region 10’s EdTech Conference and has facilitated district-wide training focused on closing academic gaps through digital equity and intervention systems. Her work bridges classroom practice with strategic instructional planning to drive measurable outcomes.

Elizabeth Bostic

Elizabeth Bostic is a proven leader in school improvement with a track record of academic turnarounds as a former campus administrator and current District Grants and Special Revenue Manager overseeing $10M+ in federal funds. She led Ruby Young P-STEAM Academy from an F to a B rating in one year, established DeSoto ISD’s first intervention team, and has secured over $3M in competitive grants. Her work merges instructional expertise, data analysis, and strategic funding to drive equity-focused, measurable change.

Tags
Data-driven Decision-making
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