EPLC’s Education Policy Fellowship Program
- Pennsylvania’s Premier Education Policy Leadership Program
- For Education, Policy, Community, and Advocacy Leaders
- 700+ graduates: 1999 to 2023
- 2023-2024 Fellowship Program Begins in September
- Tuition is $2149 for this year-long program
- Act 45 credit available through Shippensburg University ($250 fee)
- Visit Here to Register!
Education Policy Fellows:
- develop a broadened understanding of the public policy process and the various aspects of education policy;
- enhance their communication, decision making, and public policy advocacy skills;
- strengthen their capacity for leadership; and
- expand their network of professional colleagues.
Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program
2023-2024
Calendar and Agenda
DATE | SESSION TOPICS |
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Session 1
Friday, September 15 |
Introductions and Setting the Stage for Fellowship Program
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Session 2
Friday, September 29 |
Making State Education Policy in Pennsylvania
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Regional Leadership Forum – Part 1
Thursday, October 5 |
Lessons in Leadership on the Gettysburg Battlefield led by Licensed Battlefield Guides
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Regional Leadership Forum – Part 2
Friday, October 6 (Activity with other states) |
Lessons in Strategic Leadership from U.S. Army War College Faculty
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Session 3
Friday, October 13 |
The Education Policy-Making Environment
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Session 4
Friday, October 27 |
Leadership and Ethics
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Session 5
Friday, November 3 |
A Changing Education Environment
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Session 6
Friday, November 17 |
Conversations with School Leaders
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Session 7
Friday, December 1 |
Ready for Success in College, Career and Citizenship
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Session 8
Friday, December 15 |
STEM and Workforce Development Issues
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Session 9
Friday, January 5 |
School Choices, Technology & Remote Learning
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Session 10
Friday, January 19 |
Recruiting, Preparing and Retaining Teachers
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Session 11
Friday, February 2 |
Postsecondary Education
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Session 12
Friday, February 16 |
Community Schools, School and Community Partnerships
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Session 13
Friday, March 1 |
Promoting Civic Dialogue & Civil Discourse
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Session 14
Friday, March 15 |
Building Partnerships and Public Advocacy
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Session 15
Friday, April 5 |
Pennsylvania Budget and Fiscal Issues
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Day-in-Washington DC
Tuesday-Wednesday |
Pennsylvania EPFP in Washington DC
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Session 16
Friday, April 26 |
P-12 Education Finance Issues
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Session 17
Friday, May 3 |
Team Policy Project Presentations – Contributing to the Education Policy Agenda |
Session 18
Friday, May 10 |
Team Policy Project Presentations – Contributing to the Education Policy Agenda |
Day-in-the-Capitol in Harrisburg
Wednesday, May 22 |
Day at the State Capitol
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Graduation Luncheon
Wednesday, June 5 (Harrisburg-area location TBD) |
Graduation and Recognition of Fellows, Sponsors and 2022-2023 Guest Speakers
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As opportunities arise, one or more virtual sessions with special guests and/or other state sites may also be scheduled.
Fellowship Program coordinators are:
Amy Morton – Executive Director of The Education Policy and Leadership Center; System Design Specialist, National Center on Education and the Economy. Former classroom teacher, intermediate unit executive director; and Executive Deputy Secretary of PA Department of Education
Ron Cowell – Senior Fellow and Founder of EPLC;
Former Member of PA House of Representatives, Chair of House Education Committee, and Member of PA State Board of Education