Our Network
We are part of a regional and national network dedicated to strengthening educational systems through collaboration, research, and shared expertise. In the Southwest, we help our partners access the technical support and shared expertise needed to turn complex challenges into lasting improvements.
Comprehensive Center Network
The Southwest Comprehensive Center connects our region to a national infrastructure of expertise and high-impact strategies. This partnership allows us to scale proven education models across state lines while giving our partners access to specialized content centers focused on topics from early childhood to postsecondary success.
The Comprehensive Centers program, known as the CCNetwork and funded by the U.S. Department of Education, supports kindergarten through grade 12 education systems to achieve their objectives by helping leaders and practitioners:
- Identify challenges and make the most of opportunities within their school systems
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, engaging instruction
- Help families meet their children’s individual educational needs
- Strengthen their own capacity to achieve and sustain improvements
Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest
The Southwest Comprehensive Center closely coordinates with the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) to ensure that state and regional priorities are informed by the highest quality research and data. The REL conducts rigorous analyses on behalf of our five states, and we partner to translate those findings into hands-on technical assistance and tools that help systems move forward.
Southwest Comprehensive Center Advisory Board
The Southwest Comprehensive Center is guided by an advisory board composed of educational leaders and policymakers who ensure our services are responsive and relevant to the unique needs of our region. This distinguished group serves as a strategic partner in our mission to advance and sustain improved educational outcomes in our region.
The board helps guide our work by highlighting regional priorities, providing feedback on our progress, and strengthening connections among state leaders across the Southwest so we can continue working alongside states to advance their goals.
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