California has an opportunity to transform its Statewide System of Support into a coherent, learning-focused network that delivers the right help to districts when they need it most.

This new Core Working Group report outlines a hopeful and practical path to strengthen California’s Statewide System of Support so that every district can access high-quality, coordinated assistance focused on student learning. Grounded in the principles of coherence and reciprocal accountability, the paper outlines six major recommendations, including setting a small number of nonnegotiable statewide goals, clarifying authority across state and county agencies, refining how districts are identified for support, and creating an escalation pathway when improvement stalls.

The paper invites policymakers, county offices, and district leaders to act on these recommendations and consider how they can contribute to building a more coherent, responsive support system for all California students.

For additional updates, visit the CCEE website, events calendar, Resource Center, and the Statewide System of Support Website.