The Comprehensive Centers program provides a national network of support for state and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs), schools, and communities to promote student achievement, increase performance among schools designated for improvement under the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and equip education leaders with evidence and tools to address emerging challenges facing K–12 schools.
The Comprehensive Center Network (CCNetwork) is comprised of one National Center; 14 Regional Centers, covering geographic areas of the U.S. aligned to the Department’s Regional Educational Laboratories; and four Content Centers, reflecting key priorities. The CCNetwork helps SEAs and LEAs:
Improve educational opportunities and outcomes for all students
Close opportunity and achievement gaps
Improve the quality of instruction, particularly for groups of students who are most underserved
Each of these Centers offers no-cost services and products to support capacity building and increase academic opportunities.
The National Comprehensive Center develops and delivers high-quality capacity-building products and services to address pressing education needs and common challenges. As part of their work, they lead the Comprehensive Center Network, partnering with Regional Centers to identify and elevate emerging needs and share stories from the field to spread evidence-based practices and build capacity.
The National Comprehensive Center’s mission is to bolster equity by helping educational systems provide the resources, create the policies, and enact the instructional practices required for all groups of students to learn, grow, and achieve regardless of their identity and experiences.
Watch this video to learn more about the National Comprehensive Center.
