Jon Frank works with WestEd’s Comprehensive School Assistance Program (CSAP) to help schools develop accountability systems that result in improved instructional practices and increased student learning. His work with the Local Accountability Professional Development Series (LAPDS) has been with districts in Mississippi, Arizona, Tennessee, and California. He also works with districts in creating long-term strategic plans.

Frank's primary focus is to assist district teams of stakeholders plan actions that directly benefit students. In addition, he is the lead support provider in school districts identified by the State of California as requiring intense interventions districtwide. This support includes intensive coaching of district administrators, ensuring that policies and commitment of resources support improvement, and providing coaching and support for the district superintendent.

Prior to working with WestEd, Frank’s 34 years in education included serving as a classroom teacher, a principal, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent for five years at the John Swett Unified School District and for 10 years at the Lafayette Elementary School District. Throughout his administrative career, Frank has continued to teach preservice graduate teacher candidates in his specialty of mathematics and science instruction. He also continues to provide professional development and training for administrators through teaching graduate courses on developing leadership and how to affect long-term change in a school or district’s culture.