The reauthorization of the U.S. Elementary and Secondary Education Act, referred to as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), emphasizes evidence-based initiatives while providing new exibilities to states and districts with regard to the use of federal funds, including funds to promote eective school leadership.

Logic modeling often works best when done backward. Many logic model guides suggest starting logic models at the end (outcomes) and moving backward (to resources), so we suggest using a similar approach. After identifying which intervention type(s) are best suited for the needs of your state or district, start by identifying the ultimate outcomes you aim to aect. en identify which intermediate- and short-term outcomes are required to achieve the longer-term impacts. Next determine the primary activities that the intervention will consist of, and the immediate outputs associated with those activities. Finally, list the resources needed to carry out the activities, and determine whether these resources can be mobilized to ensure successful implementation.