Welcome to the Statewide System of Support

About the System








Connecting California Conference

This engaging conference will provide participants an opportunity to connect to the Statewide System of Support (SSOS), learn about how educational initiatives and projects in California are integrating for impact at the local level, and access to a wide variety of tools and resources to use in their unique school communities.

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Welcome to the California Statewide System of Support!

The SSOS, is dedicated to empowering educators, administrators, and communities to create equitable and effective educational environments for all students in California. Our mission is to provide dynamic, evidence-based support tailored to the unique needs of each school and district. Through collaborative partnerships and real-world solutions, we strive to ensure every student in California has access to a high-quality education.

Join us as we work together to inspire growth, foster innovation, and build a brighter future for all students. Explore our resources, success stories, and initiatives to see how SSOS is making a positive impact across the state. Let’s make educational excellence a reality for every learner.

As a district in Differentiated Assistance, having
someone who can work alongside a school
district to build our own capacity, reflect, and
build our own solutions is the right path. The
challenge is executing the system in a consistent
way across the state. The process that we used
to assess the current system was engaging and
helped us reflect on what has gone well with
the continuous improvement process and what
areas need focus to create that consistency of
support. I am already seeing tangible outcomes
through the early implementation of some of our
recommendations.
Photo of Deb Kubin
Deb KubinSuperintendent, Ukiah Unified School District
The Statewide System of Support has a rich array
of resources to offer, and we are working diligently
to design a system so that LEAs can access the
right resources, in the right place, at the right time.
Photo of Tamara Clay
Tamara ClayExecutive Director, Special Services/SELPA/System Improvement Leads, El Dorado County Office of Education



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Thank you to our colleagues at California County Superintendents for their work developing this diagram. Download a pdf version of this graphic here.

The Statewide System of Support offers

Three Levels of
Support

The California Statewide System of Support is designed to provide varying levels of assistance to meet the unique needs of school districts, charter schools, and County Offices of Education (COEs). This system ensures that all educational agencies have access to the resources and support they need to improve student outcomes.

Here is a brief overview of the levels of support:

Universal

This foundational level of support is available to all districts, charters, COEs and SELPAs in California. 

This tier of support is available to all and at no cost.

Universal supports include access to tools and resources, professional learning, and services provided by various technical assistance providers within the Statewide System of Support, coordinated by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and the California Department of Education (CDE).

Targeted / Supplemental

Targeted support is available to districts, charters, COEs, and SELPAs with an identified area of need. 

This tier of support may be accessed via Differentiated Assistance, Targeted-level Compliance and Improvement Monitoring, and/or self-identified support needs. 

Targeted supports often include specialized professional learning, coaching, consultation, and/or strategic planning.

Intensive

Intensive support is provided to districts and charters identified as requiring an extra level of hands-on partnership, often due to persistent challenges over consecutive years. 

This tier of support may be accessed after being identified by the CDE, CCEE, and/or County Office of Education via the DTA or intensive-level CIM process.

Intensive supports often involve a collaborative process with the CCEE, County Offices of Education, SELPA, the CDE, and/or Geographic Leads to determine the most effective support strategies. 

This tier of support may include identifying a technical assistance provider with relevant expertise to work closely with the district or charter to improve student outcomes.

Universal resources & Directory

“Universal” resources are available to all LEAs, without cost, and allow the LEA to determine how the resources and assistance can best meet the needs of education partners, students, families, and communities. The term “LEA” will be used throughout the site to include County Offices of Education, school districts, and charter schools. The California Statewide System of Support is a collaborative effort coordinated by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and the California Department of Education (CDE. With 50 leads working collectively to support 60 initiatives across California, covering a wide range of educational topics. To view the full list of initiatives, the agencies responsible, and their contact information, please visit our directory using the button below.


Access the Resource Hub & Directory

Recent Updates



Geographic Lead Agencies & Differentiated Assistance

October 16, 2025

Introducing the SSOS Toolkit

February 6, 2025

Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant (LREBG) Resources

September 10, 2024