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What is FourPoint Education Partners LLC?

On March 23, 2004, Cross & Joftus, LLC was registered as a limited liability company with the Maryland Secretary of State, based in Bethesda, Maryland, according to state records. On Nov. 9, 2017, the name of the company was changed to FourPoint Education Partners, LLC.

In August 2021, the company said on its website that its work includes “Equity and Access.” It said: “We help our clients bridge sectors and siloes to ensure that all young people have access to the systems, supports and people that keep them engaged in learning and on the path to success in college and careers. All young people deserve a rigorous and rewarding education experience, regardless of their ability, zip code or preferences. Closing the opportunity and achievement gaps are not unrelated tasks—they go hand in hand and require a broader definition of what, where and how students learn.”

FourPoint Education Partners says it “empowers education and community leaders by helping them strengthen school and system capacity to promote success for every student.”

What services does FourPoint Education Partners LLC offer?  

• “Needs Assessments and Strategic Planning”
• “Organizational Development”
• “Instructional Leadership Capacity Building”
• “Student-Centered Support Systems”

What K-12 work has FourPoint Education Partners LLC  done? 

FourPoint Education Partners has outlined its work with school systems in detailed notes on its website.

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Department of Education

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Worked with the Arkansas Department of Education and a consortium of six Arkansas districts to improve the use of data and technology in fostering whole-system improvement. Our firm conducted an evaluation of district and state implementation of and satisfaction with the statewide data system and provided recommendations to all stakeholders for improvements, including how to use data more effectively to inform the teaching and learning process.”

CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles County Office of Education

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Trained staff on using our research-based classroom-walkthrough model and participated in a program review of a juvenile facility to determine educational needs and to make recommendations for improvements. Later, it conducted a review of special education services being provided by the county to schools and local districts.”

Los Angeles Unified School District Charter School Special Needs Services Project

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Worked with 168 charter schools in LASchool District to examine the extent to which supports and services for students with special needs were in place, and whether those services were high quality, effective, and research based. Gaps in services were addressed by developing and implementing programs to serve a more comprehensive population of students with disabilities.”

Santa Clara County Office of Education

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “As part of the master planning process, conducted a facilities study to ascertain the scope, nature, and needs of early learning facilities in the county and make recommendations to the planning council regarding the need for improvements or expansions of early learning facilities and child care.”

COLORADO

Denver Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Supported the district’s efforts to design and implement a new approach for principal recruitment and screening. Also, developed a vacancy model to help the district anticipate principal openings.”

CONNECTICUT

Hartford Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Monitored implementation of reforms intended to safeguard children from abuse and neglect. Facilitated the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, helped to establish performance management systems and structures, and coached district administrators to more effectively support schools and the implementation of district priorities. Also conducted a review of current district practices, staffing, and systems related to community schools, family engagement and community partnerships to inform HPS’ efforts to implement community schools at scale.”

FLORIDA

Broward County Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Supported the development of instructional coaches and developing a framework for coaching to use in supporting instructional improvement across the district.”

Hillsborough County Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Supported the district in developing a robust principal pipeline strategy and related screening and selection processes. Facilitated design sessions to develop a set of core principal competencies that serve as the foundation for all strategic talent management efforts aimed at ensuring an effective principal is at the helm of every school. Also, developed a vacancy model to help the district anticipate principal openings.”

Lee County

HAWAII

Hawaii Department of Education

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Worked with HIDOE to create its principal supervisor development and supervision model. As part of this work, helped HIDOE strengthen its leader recruitment and development strategies and improve the design of its principal preparation curriculum.”

Hawaii Department of Education and Hawaii Charter School Commission

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “In partnership with iResult, facilitating data-driven Networked Improvement Communities for leaders of schools designated as needing Comprehensive School Improvement. The aim of the NIC is to leverage leaders’ collective experiences to help each school make substantial gains in student learning.”

ILLINOIS

Champaign Unit School District #4

On June 8, 2020, Champaign Unit School District #4 in Champaign County, Illinois, issued a resolution declaring “Racism is a public health crisis,” and cited consulting work of FourPoint that revealed in its “2020 Assessment” that “Black students lag behind white students on measures of academic achievement.” 

The resolution sought to require “expanded mandatory diversity and inclusion, equity, and implicit bias training” to all staff and volunteers,” recognize Juneteenth as a district holiday, develop “anti-racism instruction” and a “racial equity policy.” The school board had hired FourPoint to “conduct a needs assessment, strategic plan, and further root cause analyses specific to serving our Black students.”

Waukegan Community Unit School District #60

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a review to assess the extent to which it is leveraging principal supervisors to improve teaching and learning. Worked with principal supervisors and principals to support their development as instructional leaders. This included developing a curricular framework, identifying and providing professional learning opportunities, and providing regular coaching to support successful implementation by leaders and teachers across the district. In addition, provide coaching to the superintendent and are developing a case study describing the progress made by the district and what needs to be addressed to ensure that all students graduate prepared for college and careers.

IOWA

Council Bluffs Community School District

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a review of the extent to which the district is leveraging its principal supervisors to improve teaching and learning. Providing coaching to principal supervisors to develop instructional leadership of principals.”

KANSAS

Topeka Kansas Public School District

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a review of the district’s implementation of its strategic plan and provided recommendations to be considered as a new plan is developed.”

MISSOURI

Kansas City Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a review to assess the extent to which it is leveraging principal supervisors to improve teaching and learning.”

NEBRASKA

Crete Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Teachers were engaged in unpacking Nebraska ELA and mathematics standards to guide the development of a guaranteed and viable curriculum.”

Grand Island Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a comprehensive review of the district’s systems and instructional practices and facilitated the development of a five-year strategic plan. Then supported the district to identify implementation priorities, build the capacity of central office and school leaders to execute them, use data to manage school and district performance, and restructure the teaching and learning department to better align with strategic priorities. Most recently, have helped GIPS successfully launch its GEAR UP PROMISE program through executive coaching and the creation of resources to facilitate effective coordination with internal and external partners, implementation, and reporting. Finally, are helping to create a system-wide approach to curriculum development and related professional learning to support educators in developing, reviewing, and delivering curriculum to improve student learning outcomes.”

Omaha Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment of the school district and facilitated the development of a new five-year strategic plan. Also supported the assessment of the district’s human capital work and the development and implementation of a new principal pipeline strategy. Assisted the Superintendent in developing and then implementing a new role within OPS to support principals. Provide coaching and support to the principal supervisors.” 

NEW JERSEY

Camden City Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Helped the board craft a five-year strategic plan based on proven education models and influenced by FourPoint’s recommendations on program and technology improvements, financial modeling, and facilities planning. FourPoint also facilitated a planning process and developed plan drafts for stakeholder input and approval.”

Jersey City Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a comprehensive review of the district’s systems and practices and then facilitated the development of a new five-year strategic plan.”

NEW YORK

Buffalo Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners only listed its work with this school district but didn’t detail the services provided.

Tuxedo Union Free School District

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Working with the district and school board to gather and analyze data and community input to inform the development of a strategic plan for high school students.”

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Worked with the district’s principal supervisors to develop a principal pipeline strategy.”

PENNYSLVANIA

School District of Philadelphia

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Informing the development of the district’s high school improvement strategy.”

OKLAHOMA

Tulsa Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Supported the transition of district schools into community schools to reduce students’ barriers to learning and fully meet their needs. To meet this objective, conducted a comprehensive analysis of student needs, school offerings, district and community resources, and the district’s strategic priorities, and then facilitated the development of a plan to provide students and their families with integrated services that will enable them to meet high academic standards.” 

RHODE ISLAND

Providence Public Schools

“Created new resources for staff and partners to help increase students’ college, career, and life readiness. Strengthened advising capacity and alignment by providing joint professional development on postsecondary match and fit to community-based college advising partners and the district’s middle and high school counselors.”

TENNESSEE

Metro Nashville Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Helped the district’s board of education develop a tool and process to evaluate the superintendent as well as conduct an assessment of its own effectiveness.”

TEXAS

Alief Independent School District

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Supporting Alief ISD to design an extended day model that enables teacher collaboration, added opportunities for enrichment and play, and more time for rigorous teaching and learning.”

Texas Education Agency

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Providing support on finance and sustainability planning to the Voluntary Summer Learning Cohort of TEA’s Additional Days School Year grant program.”

San Marcos Independent School District

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Supporting San Marcos ISD to design an extended day model that enables teacher collaboration, added opportunities for enrichment and play, and more time for rigorous teaching and learning.”

VIRGINIA

Alexandria City Public Schools

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a district needs assessment and facilitated the development of a new strategic plan.” 

The company developed “Equity 2025” plan approved in June 2020. Feb. 20, 2020, FourPoint Education Partners released a report, “Preparing for Strategic Planning: District Needs Assessment.”

Fairfax County Public Schools

In December 2017, FourPoint Education Partners released a report:  “Fairfax County Equitable School Readiness Strategic Plan: Birth to Eight.”

WASHINGTON, D.C.

District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Worked with OSSE to establish a Learning Network for DC’s 28 lowest-performing district and charter schools. Using this model, FourPoint provided coaching and support, helping Learning Network principals achieve growth rates that – on average – outpaced those of most other schools. Working with OSSE to evaluate professional development offerings, develop and provide new offerings that address gaps, provide follow-up coaching to participating schools, and evaluate the effectiveness of the PD and coaching.”

WISCONSIN

Racine Unified School District

FourPoint Education Partners described its work: “Conducted a review to assess the extent to which it is leveraging principal supervisors to improve teaching and learning.”