Council of Chief State School Officers Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a nationwide nonprofit whose members are public officials who head elementary and secondary education agencies in states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five additional jurisdictions. It provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance on major educational issues to support policy development and implementation. The council works to build consensus among its members on key educational questions and communicates its views to civic and professional groups, federal agencies, Congress, and the public. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, CCSSO operates within the education administration programs sector as a professional network for state and territorial education leaders. In March 2026 the organization participated in its Legislative Conference, where its Board President delivered a State of the States address outlining ongoing state-led efforts to improve education.