Student Promise and Initiative Network (SPIN) Landscape Analysis
Year One was conducted in SY2023-24
Timeline of Year 1 Landscape Analysis: SY2023-24
About the Landscape Analysis
The Fostering Diverse Schools (FDS) Grant includes conducting a comprehensive Landscape Analysis aimed at understanding the current educational and community conditions within the NJSC districts. This analysis, conducted by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm Opportunity Consulting, gathers critical data on student performance, teacher diversity, socioeconomic factors, and community resources.
By examining academic outcomes, school culture, and existing policies, the Landscape Analysis helps identify key challenges and opportunities for fostering equity and improving educational experiences. The insights gained will guide strategic planning and decision-making, ensuring that schools are equipped to meet the needs of their most vulnerable students.
The Methodology
Existing initiatives in
the districts, as well
as other districts with
similar demographics
across the US.
Staff and student
demographic data,
as well as student
performance/
achievement data.
Analyzed trends in
2 NJSC districts.
Interviews with
key district
personnel in
district and school
leadership, HR,
and Finance.
Educator/staff
survey to
teachers, paras
professionals,
and counselors.
10 focus groups
and 4 community
forums with 40+
parents, teachers,
paraprofessionals
and students.
Opportunity Consulting utilized a mixed-methods approach to analyzing data collected from interviews, community forums, focus groups, surveys, demographic and administrative data for this landscape analysis.