Idaho Building Capacity (IBC) Project

Scope of the Project
The Idaho Building Capacity (IBC) project is a system of support for Idaho schools and districts that are in “needs improvement” status. Such a systematic approach means using tools that enhance the analysis of the strengths and areas of concern central to why your school and/or district are not meeting the expected levels of student achievement (AYP). A rigorous school and district selection process is used to select schools and districts that are in needs improvement status and serve a high percentage of at-risk students and have limited local resources.

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Capacity Builders (CBs)
The IBC Project utilizes recently retired, distinguished educators who are trained to assist school and district leaders in facilitating the work of school improvement in Idaho’s neediest schools and districts. The IBC project does not prescribe to a cookie-cutter approach to school improvement. Capacity Builders are provided with a “tool kit” of school improvement resources, and then in partnership with school and district leaders, help create and implement a customized school improvement plan.

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Operations
The operation of the IBC regional centers is coordinated by the Idaho State Department of Education and the State School Improvement Coordinator.

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Important Links
Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools
IBC Planning Process Guide