Outperforming at Scale: How the World’s Largest Global Charter System Drives Top State Results
An ACCEL Schools Breakthrough led by Regional Vice President, Denecia Dillard
Transformation at scale is rare.
Sustained outperformance at scale is rarer.
This month, we’re spotlighting a powerful breakthrough within ACCEL Schools, the largest global charter management system, serving communities across multiple states and international contexts.
Under the leadership of Regional Vice President Denecia Dillard, ACCEL Schools has delivered results that move beyond improvement placing schools among the top-performing in their state.
Most notably, Lake Erie Preparatory School has been officially recognized by the State as a High-Performing School a powerful affirmation of what happens when disciplined systems, aligned leadership, and relentless focus on students come together.
This outcome did not happen by chance.
As part of a large, complex global system, ACCEL Schools implemented The Pavon Firm’s Signature Methodology a proven approach designed not just to ignite transformation, but to help schools outperform their counterparts in a short period of time, even within multi-school, multi-region networks.
At Lake Erie Preparatory, no one falls asleep at the wheel.
Sleeves are rolled up.
Minds are engaged.
Hearts are fully invested.
Every educator shows up determined to move the needle for all learners not some, not most, but every single one.
Instruction is never isolated. Learning is intentional, collaborative, and student-centered. Educators rotate rooms, remain present, and support learners in real time. Lessons are designed to engage, activate, and challenge students to think deeply and believe boldly in themselves.
Success is measured not just by data, but by daily practice:
Consistent observations and walkthroughs
Grade-band collaboration
Strong MTSS tracking and lesson execution
PBIS visible in every classroom
Smiles, grit, and determination that can’t be quantified but can be felt
Most importantly, at Lake Erie Preparatory, no learner is allowed to give up on themselves.
Is the work hard? Absolutely.
Is it impossible? Never.
This recognition is not the finish line it’s fuel.
It reinforces what’s possible when leadership is aligned, systems are clear, and students remain at the center of every decision even within the largest charter networks in the world.
At LEP and across ACCEL Schools they don’t just aim high. They deliver.
Why this matters for systems and boards:
This is what scalable, repeatable transformation looks like inside a global charter management system.
And it’s exactly what our TPF Licensing Program is designed to support, so results like these are not isolated wins, but systemwide norms.
If you’re ready to elevate your impact, book a discovery call here.