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the Work
Student Support Framework (SSF) Partnership
Who We Are
Texas Center for Student Supports (TCSS) partners with ESCs to deliver tailored coaching and side-by-side support, aligned with campus-specific SSF Readiness Check and other data points. Our goal is to ensure ESCs are equipped to support campuses to drive measurable impact at the classroom level across the nine levers of the SSF.
TCSS Vision for SSF Partnerships
Texas Center for Student Support (TCSS) will equip school systems with a comprehensive, sustainable support system that prioritizes student readiness by implementing the Student Support Framework (SSF). The SSF offers a targeted approach to addressing nonacademic needs, ensuring that every student receives the necessary support for academic success.
Benefits
The SSF supports the Campus in:
Anchors in student readiness data
Builds internal capacity with one cohesive campus system
Drives student attendance
Addresses behavioral concerns
Enhances mental health support
Support implementation by ESC Technical Assistance Providers
Fosters a positive school culture
The SSF supports the School System in:
Supports teacher retention
Builds staff capacity in non-academic needs
Increases community and family involvement
Support academic readiness
Your investment in the Student Support Framework helps build consistent, sustainable systems that support every facet of student success across Texas.
SSF Partnerships Objectives
By December 2026, each campus will establish a site-based advisory group comprising educators, support staff, parents/guardians, students, and other stakeholders to guide and support implementation of the Student Support Framework (SSF).
By the end of the contract, TCSS will equip participating ESCs to guide schools in successfully implementing the Student Support Framework. Powered by ESC training and technical assistance, schools will enhance student readiness by:
80% of campuses show an improvement in attendance,
80% of campuses meet the stated measure in their SMART goal, and
A 10% reduction in discipline referrals
Scope of work
Participating campuses will receive comprehensive implementation support and technical assistance from certified ESC Leads, including training, coaching, and individualized guidance aligned with the Student Support Framework (SSF).
The components of the SSF include:
Student Support Team
Advisory group
SSF Readiness Check
Data literacy practices
Certified technical assistance providers will provide ongoing, targeted supports to ensure fidelity of implementation, build campus capacity, and support data-informed decision-making aligned with SSF goals.
Campus Roadmap
Texas Center for Student Supports (TCSS) will equip campuses with a comprehensive, sustainable support system that prioritizes student readiness through the implementation of the Student Support Framework (SSF). The SSF offers a targeted approach to addressing non-academic needs, ensuring that every student receives the necessary support for academic success.
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Initial Meeting
ESC lead and campus leadership
SSF Partnerships Kickoff
SSF core team
6 hours
SSF Readiness Check
Administration
SSF Overview
1.5 hours
Full staff
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SSF Level-Sets
4 hours
SSF Core Team
Data Deep Dive - Baseline Data
Goal Setting
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SST Process and Protocols
6 hours
SST Team
Student Support Referral Tracking
Monthly
Deeper dive into SSF levers from identified focus levers
Full staff
Data Literacy
SSF Core Team
6 hours
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Campus support in the achievement of goals identified in the SSF Readiness Check
Monthly on-campus check-ins
Individualized technical assistance throughout the SSF implementation
Data Collection and Analysis
Student Support Framework
TCSS will partner with ESCs and school systems to build a comprehensive, sustainable support system that prioritizes student readiness through the implementation of the Student Support Framework (SSF). The SSF provides a targeted approach to addressing non-academic needs that ensures every student has the support necessary for academic success.