Step Two:

Needs Analysis

During the Schools for Rigor Needs Analysis, LSI performs an instructional diagnostic analysis called RigorWalk. It’s a comprehensive, eye-opening process that includes an examination of classroom instruction, interviews with the school leadership team, surveys on both school culture and current leadership, and a historical review of the school’s past data results.

The findings from the RigorWalk provide a baseline for measuring monthly progress and inform the implementation process, ensuring a tailored approach for the specific needs of the school. This helps the leadership team formulate a solid understanding of what’s been happening in their classrooms and helps them envision the positive changes yet to come.