Delaware districts and charter schools operate under the belief that all schools must continue to focus on improving their support for all students. All Delaware schools receive continuous improvement support from the state. Some Title I and non-Title I schools with low student performance based on state measures may be identified as qualifying for comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) or targeted support and improvement (TSI), which can provide additional program and funding support. DDOE will assist these schools in conducting their needs assessments, analyzing the data, and developing school-level improvement plans.
Which schools need Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and which schools need Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)?
CSI schools are any Title I and non-Title I schools that are in the bottom 5% OR any public school with a graduation rate of 67% or less OR any TSI school that does not improve after three years. TSI schools are any Title I or non-Title I school with a subgroup of students (i.e. students with disabilities, English learners) performing at or below the bottom 5% of schools.
Schools Identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)
Schools are identified for “comprehensive support and improvement” based on overall performance of all students. Identified schools either score in the lowest 5% of all Title I schools’ performance as measured by the statewide accountability system, or the school’s graduation rate is below 67%.
Schools Identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement – Reidentified (CSI-R)
Schools re-identified for “comprehensive support and improvement” have not exited the initial Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) status within the specified period. These schools receive additional support and interventions to help improve their performance and meet educational standards.
Schools Identified for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI-1)
Schools are identified for “targeted support and improvement” if they have at least one subgroup of students underperforming for two consecutive years. TSI-1 schools are identified every three years. Any TSI-1 school that does not improve after three years is identified as needing “Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)”.
Schools Identified for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI-2)
Schools are identified for “targeted support and improvement” if they have at least one subgroup of students underperforming. TSI-2 schools are notified of subgroup performance annually.
For the 2024 review cycle, no schools were identified as TSI-2.
Exit Criteria
ESSA requires states to develop statewide exit criteria for CSI, TSI-2, and TSI-1 schools that must “ensure continued progress to improve student academic achievement and school success.” Delaware will provide additional assistance designed to support the school’s continued progress for improvement of student academic achievement and school success by comparing Delaware School Success Framework (DSSF) data from school year 2024-2025 to school year 2027-2028.
| Support Year | Year 1: Identification and Planning | Year 2: First Year of Implementation | Year 3: Second Year of Implementation | Year 4: Exit Year |
| Cohort 3 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | Fall 2027 |
Exit Criteria for Schools Receiving Comprehensive Support and Improvement – Schools must demonstrate improvement in student performance relative to grade-level standards and not show regression in academic performance since their original identification in November 2024. Performance as measured by all other relevant indicators of the statewide school accountability system will also be used as evidence of improvement since identification in November 2024.
Schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) in November 2024 will be able to exit this status in school year 2027-2028. Schools not exiting this designation will be elevated to Comprehensive Support and Improvement-Reidentified (CSI-R) status.
Exit Criteria for Schools Receiving Additional Targeted Support – Schools must demonstrate improvement in subgroup performance relative to grade level standards. Performance as measured by all other relevant indicators of the statewide school accountability system will also be used as evidence of subgroup improvement since identification in November 2024.
Schools identified for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (TSl-1) in November 2024 will be able to exit this status in school year 2027-2028. Schools not exiting this designation will be escalated to Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) status.
Previously Identified Schools
Schools previously identified in 2018 and 2022 and corresponding information are detailed below. These schools were either exited or reidentified as part of the 2024 review process.
