Building on more than a decade of experience working with a diverse array of school systems, our extensive collection of district data, and published research on what works best for students, Education Resource Strategies (ERS) has developed a diagnostic that can guide district leaders from assessment to strategic planning. The Strategic System Snapshot is an integrated, comprehensive assessment of district conditions and resource use, compared to peer districts and research-based best practice. The Snapshot provides a rich fact base about how people, time, and money are allocated at the district and school level, as well as how state and district policies and structures encourage or hamper school-level success. This fact base can serve as foundation for discussion and a baseline against which to measure progress. The Snapshot helps leaders answer key questions that can inform district priorities and key decisions.