Institute for Educational Leadership
Education Policy Fellowship Program—Washington, DC
2015-2016 Syllabus – DRAFT
DATE & TIME
Rosh Hashanah, September 13-15
Wednesday, September 16: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
EVENT & LOCATION
Friday, September 25: 1:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Opening Retreat
Location: TBD
Thursday, October 8: 9:00 a.m. arrival
Friday, October 9: 3:00 p.m. departure
Columbus Day, October 12
Wednesday, October 21: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Regional Leadership Forum
Location: Civil War Battlefield, Gettysburg, and Army War College, Carlisle, PA
Wednesday, November 4: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Policy Discussion: Equity in Education
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Columbus Day, November 11
Wednesday, November 18: 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, November 26
Wednesday, December 2: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 16: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
DC Area Winter Break – Dec. 21-Jan. 1
Wednesday, January 13: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
MLK, Jr. Day, January 18
Wednesday, January 27: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10: 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Presidents’ Day, February 15
Thursday, February 25: 9:00 a.m. program begins
Friday, February 26: 6:00 p.m. program ends
Wednesday, March 9: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
DC Area Spring Break - March 21-25
Wednesday, March 30: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12: 1:00 p.m. program begins
Friday, April 15: 12:00 p.m. program ends
New Fellow Orientation & Welcome Reception
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Discussion: Policymaking and the Legislative Process
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
EXTENDED Session: Leadership Study & Networking
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Discussion: Education Workforce Excellence
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Discussion: School Governance and Leadership Teams
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Discussion: School Choice Options
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Discussion: Standards, Assessment and Accountability
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
EXTENDED Session: Leadership Study & Networking
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Annapolis Study Tour
Location: Maryland Statehouse, Annapolis, Maryland
Policy Discussion: The P20/W Continuum
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Policy Discussion: Parents, Communities and the Whole Child
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Washington Policy Seminar (WPS)
Location: Washington DC
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Last revised on May 6, 2015
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, April 27: 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
EVENT & LOCATION
Policy Discussion: Moving Forward in Public Education
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Wednesday, May 4: 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
EXTENDED Session: Leadership Study, Networking, & Program Reflection
Location: Institute for Educational Leadership
Wednesday, May 18: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
DC EPFP Graduation Reception and Ceremony
Location: TBD
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Last revised on May 6, 2015