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Evidence of Excellence
Windsor Central School District
Windsor, New York
Meet the nation's first DuFour and Eaker Ambassador Model PLC at Work® district
Demographics
5 SCHOOLS / 1,465 STUDENTS / 49.11% FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH / 1% ENGLISH LEARNERS / 27% SPECIAL NEEDS
91% WHITE / 3% HISPANIC OR LATINO / 4% MULTIRACIAL / 1% ASIAN / 1% BLACK
See how Windsor Central School District became the first DuFour and Eaker Ambassador Model PLC at Work® district.
Windsor Central School District's Challenge
Windsor Central School District faced a series of interrelated challenges before connecting with Solution Tree. Enrollment had steadily declined over the past two decades, reflecting broader population shifts in the region. At the same time, the percentage of students living in poverty had more than doubled since 2005, creating greater intensity in student needs and increasing pressure on the district to provide equitable access to quality education.
However, these challenges also created opportunities for a bigger impact. Recognizing the need for change, Superintendent Jason Andrews and the Windsor Central team took decisive action to assume accountability for the learning of every student. Their goal was to make Windsor Central a district of choice—for both staff and students.
It continues to be the process that we rely on for students. It’s not a program—it’s a framework. It’s a way of being. It changes your whole approach in a district. It’s ongoing and never-ending.
JASON ANDREWS / SUPERINTENDENT
Implementation
Windsor Central embarked on a multi-year PLC at Work® journey, guided by Solution Tree associates and grounded in research-based frameworks. The district focused on clarity and consistency, asking: Who are we as a district? What do we believe? How will we behave? This work aligned staff and centered learning on preparing every student to be future-ready.
Through years of commitment to continuous improvement, Windsor Central became the first DuFour and Eaker Ambassador Model PLC at Work® district, earning Solution Tree’s highest recognition for sustained excellence and measurable student success.
Students received exposure to diverse pathways—including engineering, education, and business—helping them find their path to success. Teachers set goals, tracked progress, and celebrated wins, fostering shared ownership across the school community. “Future-Ready-Knights” allowed staff to showcase their work to visiting educators, with registration fees supporting a student scholarship fund.
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Results
The district has seen measurable improvements in both student outcomes and teacher effectiveness. In 2024, the high school achieved a 95% four-year graduation rate. During the same period, the number of advanced course offerings expanded from 34 to 52, with the district covering AP and college fees. Daily Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, along with structured behavior supports, have increased student engagement and achievement. Consistent collaboration has strengthened teaching practices and school culture, creating a positive environment for learning.
Jason emphasized the district’s commitment to continuous improvement: “We are really focused on sustainability. We have been on this one path for many years. It’s a PLC journey that we have stayed committed to.”
Through clear vision, collaborative practices, and a focus on continuous improvement, Windsor Central School District built a culture where every student can succeed and every educator is empowered to make a difference.
COHORT OUTCOMES FOR WINDSOR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL AND WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: 4-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
*A New York Regents diploma is a high school diploma awarded to students who meet specifi c credit and exam requirements by passing a series of standardized Regents exams. To earn this diploma, students must pass a set of required exams with a score of 65 or higher.
Why PLC AT WORK®?
Professional learning communities are schools that empower educators to work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve.
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