State education leaders are actively engaged in leveraging data and technology to enhance teaching and learning, ensuring that all students are prepared for success in college, careers, and life. CCSSO is at the forefront of supporting these leaders through its education data and information systems team, offering a range of initiatives aimed at advancing this critical work. These initiatives represent CCSSO’s commitment to empowering state education leaders and advancing the strategic use of data and technology in education.
–CCSSO collaborates with state chief information officers and data leaders within state education agencies to promote equity in education data, technology, and digital learning. This support includes efforts to securely modernize the national education system. Learn about the CCSSO’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Network and Education Information Management Advisory Collaborative here.
-Community of Innovation: Modernizing State P-20W+ Data Systems – In partnership with AEM Corporation, CCSSO oversees a unique community dedicated to modernizing state P-20W+ data systems. This community develops and curates toolsets, technical assets and guides to facilitate scalability, align market needs and share innovative experiences. Learn more here.
-Modernization and Future Readiness Initiative – CCSSO’s Modernization and Future Readiness Initiative provides state education agencies with the capacity, time, and resources to identify and develop innovative practices. Through an assessment framework, CIOs can determine their current standing and future priorities, ensuring that their agencies are well-prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. Learn more here.
-Digital Excellence Collaborative Community – Comprising state leaders, nonprofit organizations and federal and industry partners, this community is dedicated to advancing a long-term vision of flexible learning enabled by digital equity. By leveraging existing resources and identifying gaps, the community supports states, districts and communities in fostering equitable access to digital learning. Learn more here.
