District and School Support Services
The District and School Support Services (DSSS) provides targeted assistance and support to program improvement districts and schools in the areas of comprehensive reform models and strategies to improve student achievement. The department consists of the Regional System of District and School Support (RSDSS), the English Language Learners Program, School Leadership Services, Health, Safe and Drug Free Schools Program and fit for learning.
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The Regional System of District and School Support
The Regional System of District and School Support (RSDSS) was established by the California Department of Education under the authority of the No Child Left Behind Act, and is focused on implementing the state accountability legislation and supporting Program Improvement schools in their improvement plans. RSDSS provides customized services to schools and districts directed toward whole school change and improved student performance. There are eleven regions in California providing this service. The Region 5 RSDSS program is located at the SCCOE; other counties served by Region 5 include Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. -
School Leadership
The School Leadership program provides supports to schools and districts in developing capacity for leadership. The program provides AB 75 Principal training, support for District and Site Leadership Teams, coaching services, facilitation of development of Action Plans and support for implementation of the SCCOE Classroom WalkThru Tool as well as a variety of customized professional development offerings.
Date last updated: July 26, 2010
