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Leadership & Departments

Leadership Structure

How Compass is led

Compass leadership brings together school governance, organizational direction, academic expertise, and operational support to serve scholars and families throughout California.

School Leadership

Superintendent & CEO

Elizabeth Brenner leads the organization, implements Compass priorities, and works with staff, families, and the Board to guide the schools forward.

Meet the Superintendent
Public Governance

Board of Directors

The Board provides public oversight, establishes policy, reviews organizational performance, and helps safeguard the mission and long-term direction of Compass.

Meet the Board
Department Leadership

Connected leadership teams

Department leaders coordinate academics, scholar services, operations, technology, people services, communications, and other work that supports the Compass community.

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Compass Departments

Teams that support the Compass experience

Each department contributes specialized knowledge and support while working across teams to meet the needs of scholars, families, staff, and the schools as a whole.

Teaching and Learning

Academic Services

Academic Services leads instructional programs, curriculum, assessment, educator support, and the systems that help scholars make meaningful academic progress.

Areas of support include:

  • Curriculum and instruction
  • Teacher and learning coach support
  • Assessment and academic progress
  • College and career readiness
School Systems

Operations

Operations supports the systems, records, processes, logistics, and public-school requirements that allow Compass programs and services to function effectively.

Areas of support include:

  • Enrollment and scholar records
  • Compliance and school reporting
  • Materials and operational logistics
  • Family and community support coordination
People and Culture

Human Resources

Human Resources supports the people who serve Compass scholars by coordinating employment, benefits, staff development, workplace processes, and organizational culture.

Areas of support include:

  • Employment opportunities
  • Staff onboarding and support
  • Benefits and employment processes
  • Professional growth and workplace culture
Digital Learning and Support

Information Technology

Information Technology maintains the digital tools, systems, and technical support that connect scholars, families, and staff across the Compass virtual learning environment.

Areas of support include:

  • Scholar and staff technology support
  • Accounts and platform access
  • Devices and digital learning systems
  • Data security and technology operations
Find the Right Team

Start with what you need

You do not need to know the Compass department structure before asking for help. Choose the topic that best matches your question or request.

Academic and Personal Support

Counseling Services

Find support with academic planning, social-emotional needs, and college and career readiness.

Visit Counseling Services
Individualized Services

Special Education

Learn about special education services, individualized support, and resources for eligible scholars and families.

Visit Special Education
Additional Scholar Support

Scholar Support

Explore coordinated support for scholars who may need additional academic, behavioral, attendance, or family assistance.

Visit Scholar Support
Testing and Progress

Assessments

Find information about required assessments, testing schedules, and how assessment results support scholar learning.

View Assessment Information
Documents and Transcripts

Records & Transcripts

Request transcripts, education records, or documents for current and former Compass scholars.

Visit Records & Transcripts
Technology Assistance

Help Desk

Get help with Compass devices, accounts, platforms, passwords, and other technical issues.

Visit the Help Desk
General Questions

Contact Compass

Contact the main Compass office when you are unsure which team should receive your question.

Contact Compass