Research has validated the importance of aligning standards, curriculum materials, and assessments to achieve maximum student performance. Bringing all the pieces together takes careful orchestration. This is where districts rightly turn for expert help—the answers that ENI is uniquely qualified to provide. Not only is each step of the process implemented more smoothly, but the complete solution integrates better as a whole when guided by ENI’s extensive knowledge and experience.

The TargetTeach process has a long track record of raising student performance in diverse settings, with diverse student populations. The key elements include thoroughly aligning a district's curriculum to state and local standards, filling any gaps in the instructional sequence, and implementing regular benchmark testing to guide instruction. Comprehensive staff development at all levels and monitoring tools for data driven decision-making complete
the system.

A program with proven steps for increasing student achievement:

Step 1: Identify Instructional Goals

Drawing upon years of experience, ENI works with district leaders to develop a customized action plan that defines and prioritizes instructional goals.

Step 2: Align Curriculum

ENI’s curriculum experts prepare a detailed alignment—the most thorough available anywhere—correlating your instructional materials to your standards and your state tests. The result is a comprehensive analysis outlining the specific strengths and weaknesses of your instructional materials for teaching your state standards. Click here for more information on ENI's TargetAlign®.

Step 3: Fill the Gaps

ENI’s expert consultants guide your staff through the steps needed to identify appropriate resources to fill the gaps that are not adequately covered by your core instructional materials. When added to the results of Step 2, this yields detailed instructional resources that ensure all teachers can teach, and all students can learn every standard.

Step 4: Incremental Testing and Benchmarks

ENI provides incremental tests throughout the year—all modeled after your state exams. Tests pinpoint where students need additional help and teachers prepare them to take tests with confidence. Click here for more information on ENI's TargetAssessment®.

Step 5: Monitor Student Progress and Disaggregate Data

Data from ENI's iTargetTeach management system guide reteaching efforts, so students and skills don’t slip through the cracks. In addition, iTargetTeach reports can disaggregate results by NCLB categories, sort data by demographic data, and provide class-building- or district-wide feedback on student proficiency. Superintendents, principals, teachers, students, and parents all get a clear view of student progress and needs.

Learn about iTargetTeach.

“TargetTeach has been a central piece of our tremendous success in raising student achievement. The TargetTeach process, the immediacy of assessment results and the rich data have helped our staff and students to turn around scores and believe in their ability to excel.”

Dr. Elizabeth Keshish
Former Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
Red Bank Borough School District