School Services of California Inc. (SSC) has the strongest governmental relations team in Sacramento due to our exceptional knowledge of the legislative and State Budget processes, combined with an in-depth understanding of early childhood education, TK-12, and higher education statutes and regulations, as well as cutting-edge policy issues. Our team provides strategic policy and political expertise to support our clients to achieve their goals.
SSC is proud to only represent public and nonprofit entities, including local educational agencies, community colleges, coalitions of educational leaders, and nonprofit organizations to improve California’s early care and educational systems. Because of our long-standing reputation as knowledgeable representatives of early childhood education, TK-12, and higher education organizations, we serve as a trusted resource for legislative leaders and administration staff. This reputation, along with more than five decades of collective experience and a diverse network of contacts, enhances the SSC team’s ability to help clients meet their legislative objectives.
The SSC lineup is considered the premier team of education-focused governmental relations specialists in Sacramento. Over the last five decades, there has been no other organization that has had such a lasting impact on education policy. Whether helping to solve a client’s unique legislative problem or working with coalitions to impact major statewide education policy and fiscal matters, SSC advocates are effective and highly regarded in the Capitol.
Our areas of expertise span early childhood education, TK-12, and higher education policy, including the following:
- Accountability
- Adult Education
- Attendance
- Before and After School Programs
- Career Technical Education
- Charter Schools
- Childcare
- Dual Enrollment
- English Language Learners
- Financial Aid
- Independent Study
- Instructional Time
- Local Control Funding Formula and Education Finance Reform
- Mandates
- Risk Management Issues
- Special Education
- State Budget and Proposition 98
- Student Success and Access
- Technology Funding
- Universal School Meals
In addition to working with key policymakers in the legislative and budget process, SSC’s experts regularly work with essential state agencies critical to education:
- California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
- California Department of Education
- California Student Aid Commission
- California Public Employees’ Retirement System and California State Teachers’ Retirement System
- Commission on State Mandates
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Department of Social Services
- State Allocation Board
- State Board of Education
- State Controller’s Office
For more information about how SSC can serve your organization to meet your governmental relations needs, please contact Michelle McKay Underwood, Vice President.