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Beyond Textbooks

Coming together to improve education

Your standards-based framework for the classroom

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Proven frameworks and a collaborative community of teachers

We value our partnerships. We are honored to be working with partners across 8 states serving over 8,000+ teachers to help improve school-wide systems and overall student achievement.

Partner Highlights

Increase student achievement

The mission of Beyond Textbooks is to collaborate with schools to improve student achievement through the implementation of the Vail School District's proven teaching and learning frameworks.

Our Mission

Achieve success through collaboration

Beyond Textbooks, the online resource and collaborative community created by teachers and district leaders in the Vail Unified School District is used by organizations in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansa, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Comprised of 8,000 plus teachers, impacting over 126,000 students, Beyond Textbooks aims to collaborate with schools to improve student achievement by implementing the Vail School District’s proven teaching and learning frameworks.

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Our team is part of the Vail Unified School District and is made up of experienced educators who are here to support our partners!

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Meet the Team

What our partners are saying...

  • "Our district was only one point away from having an 'A' rating from the state. Our high school jumped from a 'D' to a 'B.' Though school improvement is always a combination of factors, we feel that BT was responsible for a high percentage of our success."

    Seth Staples

    Ash Fork USD

  • "So much of the legwork has been done and helps teachers to be able to use it all as a framework for their collaborative work! I’ve always felt supported by BT."

    Matt Owsley

    Cave Creek USD

  • "Our staff has easy access to curriculum calendar, and resources. We have improved our AASA scores tremendously by focusing on the standards on the calendar and by using the unwrapped documents, objectives and essential questions. We love BT! Thank you for all you do!"

    Kaylee Smith

    Cambridge Academy

  • "Your BT team members were all top-notch professionals in every aspect. Their outgoing personalities, their ability to quickly develop collaborative relationships, their genuine interest in learning about our teachers and schools, their humbleness about Vail's academic successes, and their patience in answering questions and addressing concerns were unequaled by any other visiting educators."

    Roger Jacks

    Former Kingman USD Superintendent

  • "BT is coming along great..it was the best move we made."

    Sue Shepard

    Ash Creek ESD

  • "I want to thank you for the help in getting our school out of ADE school improvement. BT is a big component of our school improvement plan and I know it played a significant role in getting us out of the ADE School Improvement Label. We will celebrate this success and continue to focus on improvement and making our schools more effective for students."

    Jeff Gregorich

    Hayden-Winkelman USD

  • "I really appreciate all the support that the BT team has given Sacaton as we implement practices throughout instruction! It's nice to know that we are in this together!"

    Marie Semodio

    Sacaton USD

  • "BT is why our students test so well. They are taught what they are tested on and we can monitor progress along the way!"

    Klaire Vogt

    Troy USD

  • "We are really embracing BT as a staff and I believe our results are the proof."

    Dr. Lance Chebultz

    Ajo USD

  • "I must commend you and your group of collaborators for an excellent conference. I would like to highlight the organization, the topics, the presenters, and the support of the BT staff. I am delighted I had the opportunity to attend the conference for the second time. I look forward to accessing the presentations materials with others from our district and to next year’s conference!"

    BT Super Conference Attendee

  • "Your guidance, patience with answering questions, and professionalism in ALL you do is noted and greatly appreciated. Your customer service is simply top-notch. I learn something new every time I'm doing something with Vail. Thank you just doesn't really summarize how I feel. We look forward to our continuing partnership."

    Terri Romo

    Sierra Vista USD

  • "The program is well constructed and if followed with integrity will yield results. We have experienced good results. It is and will continue to be the backbone of our curriculum."

    David Woodall

    Former Benson USD & Morenci USD Superintendent

  • "I was very impressed with the organization and thought put into this program. This is one of the most "common sense" approaches in education that I have seen in a long time."

    Robbie Koerperich

    Holbrook USD

  • "Benson Primary School would like to say thank you to the BT team. We are so excited about the positive year we have experienced. From National Blue Ribbon to Title One High Performing Reward School, and now A+..what a year! We appreciate your support. Again, thank you for all that you do."

    Jomel Jjansson

    Benson USD

  • "Just watched the latest BT webinar! Thank you for the motivation to finish the last lap on a strong note. Can't wait to bring some great ideas to the table to continue increasing student achievement."

    Jennifer Morales

    Morenci USD

  • "Your BT team members were all top-notch professionals in every aspect. Their outgoing personalities, their ability to quickly develop collaborative relationships, their genuine interest in learning about our teachers and schools, their humbleness about Vail's academic successes, and their patience in answering questions and addressing concerns were unequaled by any other visiting educators."

    Roger Jacks

    Former Kingman USD Superintendent