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.