The State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP) is a multi-year plan, developed in collaboration with the SSIP Taskforce, to improve the social and emotional development of infants and toddlers in the Early Start program. Resources related to parent and provider education, professional development, and interagency collaboration are available on the California Early Start Neighborhood website.
In 2015, California’s Early Start program established a multi-year plan to improve the social-emotional outcomes of infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. This multi-year plan, known as the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), incorporated several activities implemented across the state, including the “Take a Minute” campaign.
Starting in Fiscal Year 2023-24, The Department of Developmental Services initiated a comprehensive review and potential update of California’s State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). This process involved collaborating with community partners from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise in Early Start. The Department led discussion groups who analyzed data on the current SSIP, discussed progress in supporting child and family outcomes, and worked to update and develop the SSIP to better meet the needs of children and families. The purpose of this engagement is to determine appropriate steps to ensure California’s SSIP improved outcomes for children and families.
As a result, three constituency groups and one advisory group were formed. These groups represent parents, advocates, family resource center partners, regional centers, service providers, state agency representatives, and personnel from higher education.
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
The SSIP Extends Through 2025 & is Comprised of the Following Three Phases
Phase I
In Phase I, data were analyzed and infrastructure was outlined and identified to support improvement and build capacity. In addition, the State-identified Measurable Result (SiMR) and Theory of Action were developed.
Phase II
Completed in April 2016, Phase II consisted of a multi-year plan for infrastructure development; supports for implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs); and, evaluation.
Phase II Submission Report – (FY 2014-2015) – Submitted 2016
Phase III
Due in February 2017 and annually through February, 2020, Phase III includes an evaluation of the plan and reporting of progress; results of ongoing evaluation; a report on the extent of progress; and, revisions to the plan (Updated Plan). To implement the SSIP activities at the local level, each regional center catchment area has developed a Local Implementation Team. Implementation of the SSIP will be conducted via three cohorts. The following cohorts are comprised of representatives from the Regional Center, Family Resource Center, Local Educational Agencies, and other community partners, such as First 5, Early Head Start, and the County Office of Mental Health:
Cohort #1 – Implementation Plans and Information
The Local Implementation Assessment (LIA) template has been designed to assist regional centers and their local implementation team members with planning and documenting how they will implement the SSIP at their local level.
Cohort #2 – Implementation Plans and Information
- Central Valley Regional Center
- Inland Regional Center
- Kern Regional Center
- Regional Center of Orange County
- San Andreas Regional Center
- South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Cohort #3 – Implementation Plans and Information
- Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
- Harbor Regional Center
- North Bay Regional Center
- North Los Angeles County Regional Center
- Redwood Coast Regional Center
- Regional Center of East Bay
- San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
- Tri-Counties Regional Center
- Westside Regional Center
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- Phase III SSIP Report (FFY 2015-2016)-Submitted 2017
- Phase III SSIP Report, Year 2 (FFY 2016-2017)-Submitted 2018
- Phase III SSIP Report, Year 3 (FFY 2017-2018) – Submitted 2019
- Phase III SSIP Report, Year 4 (FFY 2018-2019) – Submitted 2020
- Phase III SSIP Report, Year 5 (FFY 2019-2020) – Submitted 2021
SSIP Advisory Partner Meetings
Advisory Group Meetings
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April 2024
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May 2024
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June 2024
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August 2024
Combined Advisory Group and Constituency Groups A, B, and C Meeting
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November 2024
SSIP Constituency Partner Meetings
Constituency Group Meetings
Group A
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May 2024
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August 2024
Group B
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June 2024
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August 2024
Group C
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May 2024
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August 2024
Last modified: June 20, 2025