Virginia Education Policy Fellowship Program



A Professional Development Program for Emerging Leaders in Education and Related Fields

Institute for Educational Leadership

 

Vision

 

IEL envisions a society that effectively uses its resources to achieve better results for all children and youth.

 

Mission

 

IEL’s mission is to build the capacity of individuals and institutions in education and related fields to work together across the boundaries of policies, programs, governmental units, and sectors.

 

Guiding Beliefs

 

  • All youth and adults have a birthright: the opportunity and the support to grow, learn, and become contributing members of our democratic society.
  • Quality education is a responsibility shared by school systems, families, communities, businesses, and governments.
  • Strategic alliances and partnerships are essential to achieve measurable and sustainable results for all children and youth.
  • Culturally competent leaders are vital to empowering organizations to address the needs of a diverse society.
  • Leadership and leadership development are critical tools to ensure that all children and youth can make the most of their birthright.

 

Goals

 

  • To build and support a cadre of diverse leaders who can achieve better results for children and youth.
  • To strengthen the capacity of education and related systems to serve children and youth.
  • To inform the development and implementation of policies to improve the lives of children and youth.

Institute for Educational Leadership
4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 310
Washington, DC 20008
Phone 202.822.8405
Fax 202.872.4050
epfp@iel.org
www.iel.org

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