Sunrise Elementary School

Sunrise Elementary is proud to be a Level 2 certified High Reliability School, a designation that means we have established systems to ensure effective teaching in every classroom. At Level 2, the focus is on developing and maintaining high-quality instruction schoolwide by creating a shared language of teaching, consistently monitoring instructional practices, and providing ongoing support for teacher growth. This includes clear instructional expectations, aligned professional development, coaching, and collaboration among staff to strengthen teaching practices. Earning this certification confirms that effective teaching is not left to chance at Sunrise—rather, it is intentional, supported, and consistently implemented so that every student experiences high-quality instruction every day.

Level 1 Certified Reliability Schools™

Level 1 certification means Sunrise Elementary School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture, “which is the foundation for every level that follows. Without such a culture, student achievement will be compromised day-to-day school operations are addressed and evaluated in Level 1.

The high reliability school (HRS) program was created by Marzano Resources to help transform schools into organizations that take proactive steps to ensure student success.

Using a research-based five-level hierarchy, along with leading and lagging indicators, educators learn to assess, monitor, and confirm the effectiveness of their schools.

This framework, based on 50 years of educational research, defines five progressive levels of performance that a school must master to become an HRS—where all students learn the content and skills they need for success in college, careers, and beyond.

“As you move through the levels, it represents a complete transformation in how schools are run,” says CEO Robert J. Marzano.

Schools must collect data and validate their performance to climb each level of the hierarchy. Certification is determined by Marzano Resources analysts in cooperation with school data teams.

Using the HRS framework and indicators, schools can drive sustained, positive, and significant impacts on student achievement by synthesizing multiple complex initiatives into one harmonious system.