By Houston ISD officials have outlined the District’s Defined Autonomy Framework (DAF), which is a system designed to allow for flexibility and innovation at high-performing campuses while maintaining rigorous expectations for all schools in 2024-25.
All schools will fall under one of four levels of defined autonomy:
- Level 4 – for Separate and Unique Schools (SUS)
- Level 3 – for A & B-rated schools
- Level 2 – for C-rated schools and D-rated schools that are not NES
- Level 1 – for NES schools
These district-wide expectations include the following:
- Follow state and board policy
- Follow the district calendars start and end times
- Comply with requirements for professional development
- Prioritize high-quality instruction
