The School Site Council (SSC) is required to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, including an analysis of verifiable state and local data, provide recommendations related to the school’s Title I program (if applicable), and participate in the development and approval of the school’s SPSA. The SPSA is a strategic plan that outlines specific and measurable goals at the school site with the intention of increasing student achievement. The SPSA should align with the local educational agency’s (LEA’s) Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process as they both help support continuous cycles of action, reflection, and improvement.

1. Opportunity to provide input on school decisions
2. Learn more about school and district programs and policies
3. Collaborate with teachers, principals, parents and community members
4. Work together to come up with solutions for school improvement
5. Students benefit when families, communities and school staff are partners