Center for the Study of Education Policy

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The Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP) brings the results of research into the everyday world of educators, governmental leaders, and policymakers on the current and emerging policy issues affecting early childhood, K-12, and higher education.

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Lynne Haeffele: Over 40 years of excellence in education

After 43 years in education, two graduate degrees from Illinois State, and 13 years of service to the University, policy giant Lynne Haeffele is officially retiring to spend more time with her family.

Celebrating College of Education retirees

Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.

Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP) hires recent ISU graduate

Agallo has worked for CSEP since February 2019 as its graduate assistant managing social media, data collection, and grant website communications and has accepted the offer to become the center’s communications / database coordinator. She begins her work with the center on January 4.

CSEP receives $50,000 McCormick Foundation grant for competency-based training

The Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP) received a $50,000 grant to design micro-credentials for building leaders and aspiring principals designed to build their knowledge of research-based, effective early childhood classroom practices.

CSEP receives $60,000 Stone Foundation grant for development of a series of micro-credentials

The Center for the Study of Education Policy (CSEP) is the recent recipient of a $60,000 Stone Foundation grant to develop a series of micro-credentials designed to create more equitable and supportive environments for English Language Learners in schools.

All Center News

New White Paper - Tapping into Type 75 Certificate Holders to Immediately Address the Leadership Shortage Crisis in Illinois' Schools
New White Paper - Leadership Hubs: A Statewide System of Support for Education Leaders
New White Paper - Recommendations for Principal Prep and Development
LaHood, Davis Announce $4.3M Grant Award to Illinois State University's Center for the Study of Education Policy.

Reforming Principal Preparation at the State Level: Perspectives on Policy Reform from Illinois

Edited by Erika Hunt, Alicia Haller, Lisa Hood, and Maureen Kincaid

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