School Renaissance

School Renaissance is a comprehensive school reform model that includes Reading Renaissance and Math Renaissance programs. Reading Renaissance was implemented in McKinney Independent School District elementary schools beginning in spring 2000 and mandated in all district schools in fall 2000. Math Renaissance was subsequently mandated in all schools (grades 3-8) in January 2002. The model incorporates programs like Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math, along with critical CSR elements including extensive professional development, formative evaluation, faculty buy-in, curriculum alignment with state standards, and resource allocation monitoring. The program emphasizes curriculum alignment with state standards using Standards Master assessment and web-based reporting software.