How is the CECE Model different than other institutional change models?

Existing improvement models such as the Equity Scorecard or Achieving the Dream are focused on the change process (i.e., how institutions engage in the process of change), while the CECE Model outlines the ideal focus or content of the change (i.e., the type of change needed to allow diverse populations to thrive). Unlike these other change frameworks, the CECE Model provides a vision regarding what institutions should strive to look like if they hope to maximize success among diverse populations. Therefore, the CECE tools are not meant to replace these existing process models, but can be used in conjunction with other models to provide a more complete picture that includes both what change needs to be made and how to achieve it.