Who We Are

SIL is a collaborative initiative between the El Dorado County Office of Education, El Dorado County SELPA, and Riverside County SELPA. Our statewide team brings deep expertise in special education, continuous improvement, systems change, data best practices, and root cause analysis. We partner with educators across California to turn complex challenges into meaningful progress.

Our Theory of Action provides a general roadmap that shows how we transform efforts into impact. Explore each element to see how our partnerships and strategies work together to support improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

If we build
partnerships with:
  • County Offices of Education
  • SELPAs
  • LEAs (Districts and Charters)
  • System of Support Lead Agencies
  • CDE
  • CCEE
And build capacity
in the areas of:
  • Data best practices
  • Continuous improvement cultures, methodologies, and mindsets
  • Access to resources and support to implement high-impact change ideas
Then:

Students with disabilities will have access to cohesive and equitable school systems intentionally designed to provide high quality instruction and supports
Which will:

Result in educational and post-secondary success

How We Support California Educators

We equip California educators with practical tools, professional learning, and coaching to drive sustainable improvement for students with disabilities.

Our tiered approach ensures the right level of support to meet each team’s needs:

Universal Supports to Spread Proven Strategies
Access on-demand tools, guides, and learning resources that help educators apply effective improvement practices. All resources are publicly available at https://systemimprovement.org.
Targeted Supports to Accelerate Improvement
Participate in Networked Learning communities, workshops, and consultation designed to help partners apply continuous improvement methods and strengthen outcomes for students with disabilities. To request support, contact us at info@systemimprovement.org.
Intensive Supports to Transform Systems
Engage in multi-year partnerships that provide direct technical assistance, coaching, and consultation for LEAs identified by the California Department of Education.
Learn more about our impact