Our mission is to increase personal and regional prosperity through educational attainment. We envision a future in which all Summit County students are prepared for success on a cosen path.
For three decades, Summit Education Initiative has been driving measurable change in Summit County, helping thousands of students achieve success from cradle to career. Join us in celebrating 30 years of collaboration, data driven innovation, and unwavering commitment to educational equity.
Together, we’re building a future where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
We envision that all students graduate prepared, passionate, and ready to succeed on their chosen path.
Summit Education Initiative (SEI) is the cradle-to-career backbone organization uniting Summit County, Ohio for cradle-to-career success. As a nonprofit backbone organization, we serve as a strategic connector and learning partner, aligning efforts and providing tools that support measurable improvement in educational outcomes.
These networks unite high-impact partners across sectors to focus on key indicators like kindergarten readiness, third-grade reading proficiency and college and career readiness
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Our interactive dashboards and real-time data help partners make informed decisions, target interventions and track progress across cradle-to-career outcomes
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We help reduce duplication and increase overall impact of county-wide initiatives by convening community partners and individuals to build shared goals and coordinate strategies.
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It takes educators, community partners, families, and supporters working together to fulfill our mission. We welcome support from individuals, organizations, businesses and donors. Learn about all the ways you can get involved.
Access our interactive dashboards to uncover trends, identify opportunity gaps and drive smart decision making in your organization or school
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Collaborate deeply with SEI and other cross sector leaders to drive measurable change. Apply to become one of our High Impact Partners.
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Support our programs, data tools and publications or sponsor events such as our annual fundraiser, workshops, forums or SCYC programs.
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See how our collaborative approach is creating measurable change for students and families across Summit County. Check out our data, success stories, and the impact of our networks.
Real-time insights and research backed tools empower educators, organizations, and community leaders to see the full picture and act with purpose
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Support our work to ensure every child in Summit County has the opportunity to thrive from cradle to career and reach their full potential.

We recognize and celebrate the partners who make our mission possible. School districts, nonprofits, community organizations and funders throughout Summit County contribute to student success in meaningful ways including sharing data, implementing strategies, empowering youth and expanding access to vital resources.