Coming together to improve education

Your standards-based framework for the classroom

8 states

8,000+ teachers

126,000+ students

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

Our partners across the country...

8 states

8,000+ teachers

Achieve Success Through Collaboration

Coming together to improve education.

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.

Abbie School

Tucson, AZ

Academy of Math and Science Avondale

Avondale, AZ

Advance U Elementary

Phoenix, AZ

Ajo USD

Ajo, AZ

Altar Valley USD

Tucson, AZ

AmeriSchools Academy

Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma, AZ

Annunciation Catholic School

Albuquerque, NM

Antelope Union HSD

Wellton, AZ

Arizona Autism Charter

Phoenix and Tucson, AZ

Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics

Glendale, AZ

Ash Creek ESD

Pearce, AZ

Ash Fork USD

Ash Fork, AZ

Atsá Biyáázh CSD

Shiprock, NM

Baboquivari USD

Sells, AZ

Bagdad USD

Bagdad, AZ

Benson USD

Benson, AZ

Bisbee USD

Bisbee, AZ

Bowie USD

Bowie, AZ

Cambridge Academy

Mesa, AZ

Camp Verde USD

Camp Verde, AZ

Cave Creek USD

Cave Creek, AZ

Cedar USD

Keams Canyon, AZ

Champion Schools

Chandler, Phoenix and San Tan Valley, AZ

Chilchinbeto CSD

Kayenta, AZ

Chinle USD

Chinle, AZ

Colorado City USD

Colorado City, AZ

Concho ESD

Concho, AZ

Continental ESD

Green Valley, AZ

Cooley Middle School

Gilbert, AZ

Coolidge USD

Coolidge, AZ

Destiny School

Globe, AZ

Discover U Elementary

Youngtown, AZ

Dream Diné Charter School

Shiprock, NM

Excalibur Schools

Apache Junction, AZ

Fort Huachuca ASD

Fort Huachuca, AZ

Fort Thomas USD

Fort Thomas, AZ

Fountain Hills USD

Fountain Hills, AZ

Ganado USD

Ganado, AZ

Gila Bend USD

Gila Bend, AZ

Gilbert Arts Academy

Gilbert, AZ

Globe USD

Globe, AZ

Grand Canyon USD

Grand Canyon, AZ

Greasewood Springs CSD

Ganado, AZ

Griffin Foundation

Tucson, AZ

Hackberry ESD

Kingman, AZ

Havasu Prep Academy

Havasu City, AZ

Hayden-Winkelman USD

Winkelman, AZ

Heber-Overgaard USD

Heber, AZ

Heritage Elementary

Glendale and Williams, AZ

Holbrook USD

Holbrook, AZ

Hopi Jr/Sr High School

Keams Canyon, AZ

Hyder School District

Dateland, AZ

Jemez Valley Public Schools

Jemez Pueblo, NM

Joseph City USD

Joseph City, AZ

Kayenta USD

Kayenta, AZ

Kimball Public Schools

Kimball, NE

Kingman USD

Kingman, AZ

Kirkland USD

Kirkland, AZ

La Paloma Academy

Tucson, AZ

Las Puertas Community School

Tucson, AZ

Learning Foundation and Performing Arts

Gilbert, AZ

Leupp Schools

Leupp, AZ

Liberty Traditional

Douglas and Phoenix, AZ

Loretto Catholic School

Douglas, AZ

Lukachukai CSD

Lukachukai, AZ

Many Farms CSD

Many Farms, AZ

Mayer USD

Mayer, AZ

Miami USD

Miami, AZ

Mingus Union High School

Cottonwood, AL

Morenci USD

Morenci, AZ

Naco ESD

Naco, AZ

Nazlini Community School

Nazlini, AZ

Northwest MS/HS

Shiprock, NM

Palo Verde ESD

Palo Verde, AZ

Palominas ESD

Hereford, AZ

Parker USD

Parker, AZ

Patagonia Public Schools

Patagonia, AZ

Piñon USD

Piñon, AZ

Pomerene ESD

Pomerene, AZ

Prescott USD

Prescott, AZ

Quartzsite ESD

Ehrenberg, AZ

Queen Creek USD

Queen Creek, AZ

Quemado ISD

Quemado, NM

Sacaton ESD

Sacaton, AZ

Saddle Mountain USD

Tonopah, AZ

Sahuarita USD

Sahuarita, AZ

Salome Consolidated ESD

Salome, AZ

San Carlos USD

San Carlos, AZ

Show Low USD

Show Low, AZ

Sierra Vista USD

Sierra Vista, AZ

Skull Valley USD

Skull Valley, AZ

Sky Islands Public High School

Tucson, AZ

Skyview School

Prescott, AZ

Snowflake USD

Snowflake, AZ

Sonoran Schools

Phoenix and Tucson, AZ

South Pointe Elementary

Phoenix, AZ

South Pointe Junior High

Phoenix, AZ

St Joseph School

Tucson, AZ

St. Ambrose Catholic School

Tucson, AZ

St. David USD

St. David, AZ

St. Johns USD

St. Johns, AZ

Superior USD

Superior, AZ

Sweetwater County USD

Rock Springs, WY

Tombstone USD

Tombstone, AZ

Topock ESD

Topock, AZ

Troy USD

Troy, ID

Tuba City USD

Tuba City, AZ

Tucson Youth Development

Tucson, AZ

Vail USD

Vail, AZ

Valentine ESD

Peach Springs, AZ

Vaughn MSD

Vaughn, NM

Vernon ESD

Vernon, AZ

Vista Grove Prep Academy

Mesa, AZ

Wellton ESD

Wellton, AZ

Wide Ruins CSD

Chambers, AZ

Willcox USD

Willcox, AZ

Want to become a partner?

Justin Chesebrough

Director of Beyond Textbooks

Megan Folkers

Assistant Director of Beyond Textbooks

Brent Edwards

Assistant Director of Beyond Textbooks

Chelsea Scopellite

Beyond Textbooks Coordinator

Jen Estrada

Beyond Textbooks Coordinator

Kristin Salerno

Beyond Textbooks Coordinator

Kristin King

Beyond Textbooks Facilitator

Alexa Kirshy

Beyond Textbooks Executive Assistant

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

Meet the Team!

What our partners are saying...

"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

"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 Jansson

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

"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

"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

"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

Success Stories