Harouna Ba

Community Training & Assistance Center, Inc. (CTAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education and community development, particularly in low-income and communities of color. The private company is based in Boston, MA. CTAC collaborates with school leaders, educators, parents, community organizations, government agencies, and philanthropic institutions to drive sustainable change through capacity building, technical assistance, research and evaluation, and public policy support. The organization focuses on addressing poverty and educational inequities by strengthening human capital management systems, recruiting and developing effective teachers and school leaders, and implementing research-based strategies such as the Standard Bearer Schools process and the Principal Readiness and Effectiveness Program. CTAC also provides expertise in school and district improvement, talent development, personalized learning, STEM pathways, and performance-based compensation systems. Its Innovations Lab helps leaders develop creative solutions to challenges like urban revitalization and achievement gaps, while its research and evaluation services inform policy and practice at multiple levels. The company was founded in 1979. The CEO is William Slotnik.