Developing and Supporting Leaders

The Institute for Educational Leadership's (IEL) mission is to improve education, and the lives of children and their families. IEL's mission is to build the capacity of individuals, organizations, and systems—in education and related fields—to cross boundaries and work together for children and youth.

In education and related fields to enhance their capacity to work across institutional boundaries, increase their professional and policy knowledge, and expand their networks.

IEL and the Center for Ethical Leadership are hosting Community Learning Exchanges (CLEs), 3-day events in which community groups examine their challenges, exchange successful approaches, and discover tools to foster local change. Learn more…
Kwesi Rollins, IEL’s Director of Leadership Programs, shares his thoughts on collaborative leadership for student success. Listen to the podcast…

To help schools and other key stakeholders build deep, intentional partnerships that achieve better results for every youngster, from early childhood to young adulthood.

IEL’s Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) serves high school-age youth in 12 communities around the country.
A high-tech, career-focused program, RAMP works with at-risk youth with disabilities to improve school attendance, increase career exposure, gain basic job readiness skills, and achieve their individual goals. Learn more…

By conducting, synthesizing, and sharing relevant research; providing tools and technical assistance; and working to develop a comprehensive continuum of services for young people.

IEL President, Martin Blank, is The Huffington Post’s latest featured education blogger. Check out his first post, “It Takes a Community: The Secret to Fixing our Nation’s Schools,” a commentary on the President’s State of the Union remarks on education. Read more.