The California Institute for School Improvement (CISI) is a
membership organization that provides education leaders at the
school and district level with the accurate, unbiased, up-to-date
policy and research information impacting the day-to-day work of
schools. CISI is committed to eliminating inequities in schooling
and to providing learning opportunities for diverse learners.
CISI supports superintendents, principals, and curriculum and
instructional leaders through monthly policy and research
resource digests, annual workshops, and more. Currently, CISI
provides member services to many school districts and county
offices across California through monthly e-bulletins and
workshops in the spring and fall.
The California Institute for School Improvement (CISI) is a
membership organization created to support district and county
instructional leaders. Over 140 school districts and county
offices of education are currently CISI members.
Regular updates through the CISI E-Bulletins apprising
members of ongoing policy developments, compiling education
resources, and synthesizing relevant research.
Free admission for three individuals to the CISI Workshops,
which provide an overview of important policy changes. Plus,
discounted rates for individuals beyond the first three
attendees.
Annual resource guide containing an overview of policy
development and research in education in California.
Discounted workshops in the spring that address the new
budget, latest legislation, and previews of what is most
important for the coming year.
CISI provides E-Bulletins as a service to members by email. Here
you find archived E-Bulletins in addition to topically searchable
resources on the following topics:
Education is all a matter of building bridges.
—Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man
Center for Applied Policy in Education (CAP-Ed)
Christina E. Murdoch serves as Executive Director of the Center
for Applied Policy in Education within the UC Davis School of
Education. In this role, Christina develops and directs
professional learning programs for school district
superintendents, principals and teachers including the following:
• Superintendents’ Executive Leadership Forum (SELF)
