Weaving our gifts, we nurture teachers and directors so students can thrive.

Together we are better!

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What is SCCS?Strong centers choosing to come together

to share business & professional development functions

“Deep” Shared Services: Legally we are one entitywhen center joins, they close their 501(c)3

Center boards become Advisory BoardsStrong focus on qualityDiversity of Centers

Shared Leadership

Directors remain in charge of their center

Centers keep name and community identity

Shared LeadershipAnti-racism focus

Accreditation

Sound

SCCS Better

Together

Undoing Institutio

nal Racism

Joint Purchasi

ngDirector Training

& Support

ResourceDevelopm

ent

Technology R&D

Financial Managem

ent

Relief Squad & Teacher Recruitm

ent

Professional

Development &

Pedagogical

Leadership

HR and Benefits

Management

SCCS Center ResponsibilitiesDirectors remain in charge of day-to-day

operationsHire and fire center staffClassroom planning and curriculum

implementationRelationships with parents, including billingChild assessment, classroom and teacher

evaluationDaily staffing to ensure ratiosEnrollment

Tasks shared by Central Staff and Center Directors

BudgetingMarketingCenter websites Staff recruitmentCreating and recruiting new centersUSDA tracking and reporting