Fueling Funding | CCMR | Learning by Contigo Ed

Once a school system receives CCMR Outcomes Bonus funding, the next move is clear: reinvest that funding to create and strengthen programs and resources that ensure students’ success as adults.

An effective CCMR funding strategy has two equally important phases. Those phases cover the full length of a district’s CCMR journey, from the very first steps to the goal of mature, well-established, self-sustaining programs through outcomes bonus funding.

CCMR Indicator

CCMR in Accountability

CCMR in Outcomes Bonus

College Ready

Meets Texas Success Initiative (TSI) criteria
or
Earns dual course credits
or
Meets criteria on AP/IB exams
or
Earns an associate degree
or
Qualifies for OnRamps course credits

Earns an associate degree

———— OR ————

Meets TSI criteria NOT included in college prep and

enrolls in college after graduation

Career Ready

Earns an industry-based certification and
aligned program of study completer*
or
Graduates with completed IEP and
workforce readiness
or
Graduates with an advanced diploma plan
and received special education services
or
Earns a level I or level II certificate

Meets TSI criteria NOT included
in college prep and

Earns level I or level II certificate
or
Earns an industry-based certification*

Military Ready

Enlists in the U.S. Armed Forces / Texas National Guard

Not Applicable for 2019-2022 graduates. 2023 graduates will be reported for 2024 Accountability

Enlists in the U.S. Armed Forces / Texas National Guard

Not Applicable for 2019-2022 graduates. 2023 graduates will be reported for 2024 Outcomes Bonus

* See Phase-In Schedule for Sunsetting IBCs and alignment with Programs of Study in Chapter 2 of the 2024 Accountability Manual (p.18-19). IBC + Program of Study Completer (3-year phase in) will begin with the class of 2024 for 2025 accountability. The program of study requirement for IBCs does not apply to CCMR Outcomes Bonus.

Phase 1: Before Optimizing Outcomes Bonus Funding

All districts earn Outcomes Bonus funding for students above the threshold. While working to optimize those funds, districts should also be focused on building partnerships and securing investments for CCMR programs to generate greater Outcomes Bonuses later. Report early successes to build enthusiasm and encourage participation from parents, families, and community partners. Develop plans for additional CCMR activities that serve students well and outline how to use funds later to improve current resources.

Phase 2: After Optimizing Outcomes Bonus Funding

Continue to refine and execute plans. Invest strategically to strengthen existing CCMR programs and fill gaps. Set the stage for CCMR initiatives to become partly or wholly self-sustaining through CCMR Outcomes Bonuses.

Secure. Invest. Monitor. Adjust.

Secure Funding

District budget prioritization
Community partners
Philanthropies
CCMR Outcomes Bonuses
Other State Incentives
- Financial Aid for Swift Transfer (FAST program)
- College Readiness Exam Reimbursement
- Industry-based Certification Reimbursement
- AP-IB Subsidies
Related state grant programs, such as
- Effective Advising Framework
- Texas Regional Pathways Network
- GEAR UP
- Rural Pathway Excellence Program

Invest

Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Dual-credit programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
Military preparation programs such as JROTC
Job fairs
SAT and ACT preparation
College and career advising resources

Monitor

KPIs
- Attendance rates
- Graduation rates
- College and military enrollment
- Credentialing and certification
- Work-based learning
- TSIA and other assessment scores
- Dual credit and AP participation and success rates
- College enrollment rate
- College persistence rate
- Employment rate of students not attending college
- Employment type (aligned to high-wage, high-growth opportunities)
Feedback from students, staff, and community members
CCMR initiatives at other schools
Ensure data reporting from PEIMS is accurately representing outcomes

Adjust

Report and reflect on observations with leadership and stakeholders
React to data by growing successful initiatives and iterating or abandoning weak initiatives
Design and implement new strategies
Document changes

Talk to Everyone

Like other elements of CCMR, funding requires including key players outside the executive level in conversations. While many people within a district or community are aware of CCMR initiatives, they may not know about updated requirements or legislation, or how CCMR funding leads to student success.

To bolster your CCMR funding strategy, create a comprehensive system of communication:

Internal Communication

Regularly update CCMR teams and committees as well as school and district staff on progress toward CCMR results and noteworthy programmatic changes.
Report how CCMR funds are being used.

External Communication

Share relevant information about CCMR performance, bonus funding, initial catalyst funding, and plans for funds with the community at large.
Create confidence among parents and community members that their local schools are setting students up for success.

CASE STUDY

Funding in Action: [Insert Name of Case Study Subject]

Missteps with CCMR funding strategies, including unclaimed CCMR Outcomes Bonuses, represent a loss in growth and life opportunities for students, a loss in student support for schools, and a loss in human capital for the wider community.

Funding is not the final goal of CCMR initiatives, but it is a critical part of CCMR. Establishing seed funding and building the foundation of an effective CCMR program will inspire stakeholders and lead to Outcomes Bonus funding to reinvest for future success.