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About Us

We serve clients in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas by helping to identify, implement, and sustain effective evidence-based programs, practices, and interventions that support improved educator and student outcomes.

Supporting State-Led Educational Improvement Across the Southwest

The Southwest Comprehensive Center is a partner to state, regional, local, and Tribal educational agencies throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Headquartered in Texas, we help leaders transform state-level visions into measurable results through no-cost technical assistance, evidence-based tools, and implementation support.

We exist to expand what is possible for state systems and the districts and schools they serve—accelerating implementation, identifying efficiencies, and strengthening and streamlining infrastructures necessary to help every student reach their full potential.

Our Mission

To support state and local educational agencies as they design, implement, and sustain high-quality initiatives that improve outcomes for students and educators across the Southwest.

We help leaders move from vision to action by elevating evidence-based practices and building durable systems. Our work is designed to remain effective through leadership transitions, shifting priorities, and evolving funding cycles, ensuring progress that lasts.

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Our Mandate

Established and funded by Congress, the Comprehensive Centers help ensure education leaders have access to evidence-based tools and strategies needed to make progress on their priorities. We help leaders avoid spending time and resources searching for information, reinventing processes, or working in isolation. Our role is simple: We help states and districts scale what works—faster and more effectively.

As a member of the Comprehensive Center Network, we provide no-cost access to:


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Research, policy analysis, and evidence-based practices

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Tools, models, and replicable frameworks

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Cross-state insights and national benchmarking 

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Technical expertise and hands-on implementation support

Our Expertise

Our team at the Southwest Comprehensive Center is committed to helping states turn bold ideas into real, measurable improvements for students and educators.

We bring together experts in policy, research, and systems design to support initiatives across the Southwest. Grounded in evidence and driven by impact, we work alongside state leaders to build the coherent, durable systems necessary to achieve—and sustain—long-term educational goals.

Kristen Nafziger

 

Kristen Nafziger, Director

Our Network

The Southwest Comprehensive Center works alongside a trusted set of national, regional, and state partners. Through our networks, we connect states and localities to technical expertise, cross-state learnings, and evidence-based practices—ensuring that our region benefits from a broad ecosystem committed to improving outcomes for students and educators.

Our Network

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