COMPASS is the statewide system through which all districts, charter organizations, and Tribal schools may receive evidence-based support. COMPASS offers professional development opportunities with various levels of support and which include a variety of resources, evidence-based practices and facilitated guidance in formats that work best for schools.

Thanks to an annual $13.5 million investment by the Legislature in 2023 toward implementing Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS), MDE and the Minnesota Service Cooperatives will be using a portion to provide continuous improvement guidance, professional learning and flexible support through COMPASS free of cost to districts, charter schools and Tribal schools.

SCSC is dedicated to playing a key role in this transformative initiative, empowering schools and educators across Minnesota to achieve continuous improvement and excellence in education.

The COMPASS Statewide System of Support, inclusive of the READ Act-funded Regional Literacy Network, establishes a team of specialists at each of the nine Regional Service Cooperatives who will work in close collaboration with MDE. These specialists will offer expertise in the areas of MnMTSS; literacy; math; school climate and culture; equitable access to high quality learning environments; and culturally responsive instructional leadership.

This expands continuous improvement opportunities to all districts, charter schools and Tribal schools and builds upon the assistance previously offered through the six Regional Centers of Excellence. Support for ESSA targeted and comprehensive schools will now be offered through all nine Service Cooperatives’ regional COMPASS teams.