Since its inception in 1964, the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP™) has produced over 6,000 alumni who now lead at high levels in all sectors of American life: K-12 and higher education organizations; local, state, and federal government agencies; public policy groups; foundations and nonprofits; and corporations. EPFP’s mission is to equip leaders in public and private organizations to create and implement sound public policy in education and related fields. The EPFP curriculum consists of three major strands: leadership theory and practice, public policy, and professional networking.
Youth Today names IEL's Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) one of The Best Fellowships in Youth Work
Youth Today spotlights Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP), in their article: The Best Fellowships in Youth Work. EPFP led the list of 10 leadership development opportunities identified across the country. This program helps broaden your professional, peer assistance network, and increases your knowledge base about “what works, where” to support the growth and development of all children and youth. Learn more now!
2010 Washington Policy Seminar
April 14–17, 2010
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001
202-582-1234 or
800-233-1234
EPFP is a 10-month in-service leadership development program sponsored by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL). The program combines an annual conference of national scope –the Washington Policy Seminar – with activities specific to each of 13 state sites to provide a rich professional development experience for more than 200 Fellows each academic year. Each annual cohort of Fellows includes teachers, principals, superintendents, state education agency representatives, and higher education professionals. In addition, each group includes individuals from community-based and business organizations, individuals who work in social service agencies, and military personnel.
EPFP State site programs provide the heart of a Fellow's experience. EPFP provides a common mission and core values, but within those each site is free to, and is encouraged to, create a unique program.
My EPFP experience actually laid the foundation for the leadership roles that followed. I learned that effective leadership must start with a critical self-assessment before "it" moves out to touch the lives of others. I learned that leadership is part knowledge, skills, and values AND also a form of ART!
–Darlyne Bailey, Dean, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota
The year-long experience with IEL’s Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) helped me understand the big picture in education and how much I wanted to be a part of making our profession stronger in the future.