Diagnostic Review and School Turnaround

Focus on success with a comprehensive diagnostic review to identify obstacles and advance achievement.

Unlocking potential, achieving excellence

At Cognia, we believe in the power of transformation. The Cognia Diagnostic Review is designed to identify the root causes of performance discrepancies to align resources effectively, drive measurable change, and jumpstart continuous improvement.

Whether schools are refining their existing improvement plans or have been identified for comprehensive or targeted support, our thorough process provides valuable, unbiased perspectives on leading systemic change in complex educational environments.

Why choose Cognia?

Our approach is data-driven and tailored to the unique needs of each school. We work closely with educators to develop strategies that foster growth and improvement. With Cognia, schools can expect:

  • Alignment with the Cognia Performance Standards, trusted by more than 40,000 institutions to drive high-quality education
  • Comprehensive analysis of performance data, classroom observation results, and stakeholder surveys and interviews
  • Customized action plans
  • Ongoing resources, including leadership support and capacity building

Our diagnostic reviews have a far-reaching impact on student learning

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Frequently asked questions

Cognia partners with schools and systems to identify strengths and areas of improvement, helping them build and maintain sustainable structures for continuous growth. This process gives schools a clear roadmap for turning potential into practice, focusing on targeted improvement priorities.

Cognia supports school leadership teams by guiding them through a meaningful internal assessment, which includes self-reflection, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. During the onsite diagnostic review, Cognia’s team of trained leaders conducts an intensive evaluation of organizational practices. Following this, tailored coaching is provided to help school leaders unpack the findings and develop strategic improvement and implementation plans.

Schools report strengthened leadership capacity, empowered teachers and students, improved instructional practices, increased stakeholder engagement, and consistent implementation of the institution's initiatives. These outcomes contribute to the school's overall effectiveness and sustainability.

The dedication and commitment shown by the Cognia team have been instrumental in our schools' transformational journeys. Their unwavering support in providing innovative educational resources, professional development opportunities, and responsive customer service have significantly contributed to improving student outcomes. Cognia's cooperative approach, tailored solutions, and continuous engagement with our educators have empowered us to overcome challenges and achieve remarkable progress. We are immensely grateful for their partnership and look forward to continued success in our mission to provide quality education to our all students regardless of the zip code.”
Thomas D. Rogers, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Memphis Shelby County Schools, Tennessee
In our district, we were seeing only marginal improvement, so we wanted to find any gaps in our instructional framework and maximize resources. The Cognia Diagnostic Review is the best process to help school leaders make decisions on what can impact student achievement.”
Dr. Shawn Johnson
Superintendent
Clarendon County Schools, South Carolina
[The Diagnostic Review] really made us look at ourselves—and look at ourselves realistically. We put in place non-negotiables.”
Kirsten Logan-Marshall
Principal
Lipscomb Elementary School, Jefferson County Schools, Alabama

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