Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)
@ielconnects.bsky.social
We are movement builders lifting up underserved leaders and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to transform their communities through education, with collaborative solutions for all children, youth, and families.
To celebrate #InternationalVolunteerDay, learn more about your opportunity to support the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference via our Volunteer Scholarship! web.cvent.com/event/7975d7...
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
To celebrate #InternationalVolunteerDay, learn more about your opportunity to support the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference via our Volunteer Scholarship! web.cvent.com/event/7975d7...
📢 Join our Town Hall TOMORROW, 12/2 at 2PM EST. We'll bring our networks together to examine emerging education policy developments, consider their implications for communities, and learn sustainability strategies from our partners at the Children's Funding Project.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📢 Join our Town Hall TOMORROW, 12/2 at 2PM EST. We'll bring our networks together to examine emerging education policy developments, consider their implications for communities, and learn sustainability strategies from our partners at the Children's Funding Project.
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Apply to IEL’s Spring EPFP cohort today! If you're looking to make a difference in your school community and take part in policy change, this program is perfect for you. Learn how to advocate and strengthen your leadership skills. Applications are due in just over a week! iel.org/our-work/epfp/
November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Apply to IEL’s Spring EPFP cohort today! If you're looking to make a difference in your school community and take part in policy change, this program is perfect for you. Learn how to advocate and strengthen your leadership skills. Applications are due in just over a week! iel.org/our-work/epfp/
Have you registered yet for #CSxFE26? Take advantage of our #EarlyBird price for the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, taking place in-person in Long Beach, May 27-29. Learn more and join us here: bit.ly/csxfe26
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Have you registered yet for #CSxFE26? Take advantage of our #EarlyBird price for the National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, taking place in-person in Long Beach, May 27-29. Learn more and join us here: bit.ly/csxfe26
IEL's 2026 National Conference is a great opportunity to learn effective strategies & best practices re: family-school-community partnerships to improve student outcomes. Register today at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
November 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
IEL's 2026 National Conference is a great opportunity to learn effective strategies & best practices re: family-school-community partnerships to improve student outcomes. Register today at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the gov., effective immediately. The shutdown ends after 43 days, the longest in U.S. history, after the Senate approved a new CR to reopen the gov. and continue FY25 spending levels until 1/30/26: iel.org/iel-policy-u...
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
On Wednesday, President Trump signed the Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the gov., effective immediately. The shutdown ends after 43 days, the longest in U.S. history, after the Senate approved a new CR to reopen the gov. and continue FY25 spending levels until 1/30/26: iel.org/iel-policy-u...
Calling all #YouthServing professionals! Sign up for Module 1 (Jan 28-29, 2026) in our NEW Academy and boost your skills in youth work, ethics, human development foundations, career readiness, and more. 👉 survey.alchemer.com/s3/8515986/I... #YouthWork #EdLeaders #PD
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Calling all #YouthServing professionals! Sign up for Module 1 (Jan 28-29, 2026) in our NEW Academy and boost your skills in youth work, ethics, human development foundations, career readiness, and more. 👉 survey.alchemer.com/s3/8515986/I... #YouthWork #EdLeaders #PD
Be sure to snag your spot to take part in IEL's 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference by registering at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Be sure to snag your spot to take part in IEL's 2026 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference by registering at bit.ly/csxfe26 #CSxFE26
Register now for the 2025 National #CommunitySchools & Family Engagement Conference! IEL & our Coalition for Community Schools & Family & Community Engagement network are proud to host in Long Beach, May 27-29, 2026.
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Register now for the 2025 National #CommunitySchools & Family Engagement Conference! IEL & our Coalition for Community Schools & Family & Community Engagement network are proud to host in Long Beach, May 27-29, 2026.
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
Learn more & register: bit.ly/csxfe26
#GuidingLights,BrighterFutures
ICYMI, here's our federal policy update from last month!
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ICYMI, here's our federal policy update from last month!
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
Check it out for recent education updates relating to Congress, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and more.
iel.org/october-2025...
Today is the last day to register for our #CollaborativeLeadership Micro-credential Course! Participants are supported with a leadership coach, a small cohort of peers (8-10), and a toolkit for implementation that directly supports the work. Register now: s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...
October 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today is the last day to register for our #CollaborativeLeadership Micro-credential Course! Participants are supported with a leadership coach, a small cohort of peers (8-10), and a toolkit for implementation that directly supports the work. Register now: s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...
Join our Institute: "Build a Culture of Care, Safety, & Belonging in Schools" to deepen understanding of current state & fed policies impacting immigrant & refugee students & fams, participate in a 6-mo. community of practice for ongoing support & collaboration & more! Learn more: conta.cc/3KDuHuK
September 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Join our Institute: "Build a Culture of Care, Safety, & Belonging in Schools" to deepen understanding of current state & fed policies impacting immigrant & refugee students & fams, participate in a 6-mo. community of practice for ongoing support & collaboration & more! Learn more: conta.cc/3KDuHuK
Register now for our Collaborative Leadership course that culminates in an IEL micro-credential and digital badge! IEL’s micro-credentials empower you to lead with purpose, collaboration, and trust.
(Please note new dates: October 9 - December 4)
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(Please note new dates: October 9 - December 4)
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September 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Register now for our Collaborative Leadership course that culminates in an IEL micro-credential and digital badge! IEL’s micro-credentials empower you to lead with purpose, collaboration, and trust.
(Please note new dates: October 9 - December 4)
s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...
(Please note new dates: October 9 - December 4)
s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th with our partners at Clear Impact for an intensive webinar on Results Based Accountability (RBA) and best data practices on selecting, gathering, reporting, and analyzing data to best tell your organization’s story!
Learn more and register: conta.cc/4msefe0
Learn more and register: conta.cc/4msefe0
September 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th with our partners at Clear Impact for an intensive webinar on Results Based Accountability (RBA) and best data practices on selecting, gathering, reporting, and analyzing data to best tell your organization’s story!
Learn more and register: conta.cc/4msefe0
Learn more and register: conta.cc/4msefe0
Register now for IEL's Collaborative Leadership Micro-Credential Course! Are you a Principal or Asst. Principal? A Community School Coordinator or Teacher Leader? We have an amazing opportunity for you! Deepen your school leadership practice with IEL’s 10wk experience: s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...
September 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Register now for IEL's Collaborative Leadership Micro-Credential Course! Are you a Principal or Asst. Principal? A Community School Coordinator or Teacher Leader? We have an amazing opportunity for you! Deepen your school leadership practice with IEL’s 10wk experience: s.alchemer.com/s3/d9a068edb...
Today, more than ever, schools and districts need strategies to foster care, safety, and belonging, especially for immigrant and refugee students and families. We invite you to join our two-day virtual institute and six-month community of practice:
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September 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Today, more than ever, schools and districts need strategies to foster care, safety, and belonging, especially for immigrant and refugee students and families. We invite you to join our two-day virtual institute and six-month community of practice:
conta.cc/4gifvPD
conta.cc/4gifvPD
U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) & Senator Van Hollen (MD) introduced a resolution in both chambers, recognizing September 14-20th 2025 as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week!
Thank you to these #CommunitySchool champions for recognizing all the ways #CoordinatorsRock! iel.org/u-s-represen...
Thank you to these #CommunitySchool champions for recognizing all the ways #CoordinatorsRock! iel.org/u-s-represen...
September 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) & Senator Van Hollen (MD) introduced a resolution in both chambers, recognizing September 14-20th 2025 as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week!
Thank you to these #CommunitySchool champions for recognizing all the ways #CoordinatorsRock! iel.org/u-s-represen...
Thank you to these #CommunitySchool champions for recognizing all the ways #CoordinatorsRock! iel.org/u-s-represen...
Today, IEL convened Fellows from our EPFP: #CommunitySchools cohort for a Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week (CAW) Hill Day! The Hill Day was the culminating portion of the Fellows' Washington Policy Seminar (WPS), the capstone event of the Fellow experience.
September 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today, IEL convened Fellows from our EPFP: #CommunitySchools cohort for a Community Schools Coordinator Appreciation Week (CAW) Hill Day! The Hill Day was the culminating portion of the Fellows' Washington Policy Seminar (WPS), the capstone event of the Fellow experience.
Interested in K-20 #EducationPolicy?
Work to grow and/or sustain public ed at the school, district, community, county, postsecondary, state, or nat'l level?
Work for a #CommunitySchool, school district, a nonprofit, intermediary, university, gov, or philanthropy?
Apply now: iel.org/our-work/epfp/
Work to grow and/or sustain public ed at the school, district, community, county, postsecondary, state, or nat'l level?
Work for a #CommunitySchool, school district, a nonprofit, intermediary, university, gov, or philanthropy?
Apply now: iel.org/our-work/epfp/
September 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Interested in K-20 #EducationPolicy?
Work to grow and/or sustain public ed at the school, district, community, county, postsecondary, state, or nat'l level?
Work for a #CommunitySchool, school district, a nonprofit, intermediary, university, gov, or philanthropy?
Apply now: iel.org/our-work/epfp/
Work to grow and/or sustain public ed at the school, district, community, county, postsecondary, state, or nat'l level?
Work for a #CommunitySchool, school district, a nonprofit, intermediary, university, gov, or philanthropy?
Apply now: iel.org/our-work/epfp/
We're proud to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth!
This is a celebration of the "contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more." latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
This is a celebration of the "contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more." latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
September 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We're proud to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth!
This is a celebration of the "contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more." latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
This is a celebration of the "contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more." latino.si.edu/learn/teachi...
Unlock the secrets of authentic school-family relationships that fuel academic achievement! This #PTHVWeek event highlights how #HomeVisits are transforming school communities. Join @pthvp.bsky.social on 9/18 and hear about the difference they make. Sign up here: pthvp.org/event/rooted...
September 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Unlock the secrets of authentic school-family relationships that fuel academic achievement! This #PTHVWeek event highlights how #HomeVisits are transforming school communities. Join @pthvp.bsky.social on 9/18 and hear about the difference they make. Sign up here: pthvp.org/event/rooted...
#CommunitySchool Coordinators are aiming for your students’ success! Let’s give them a big ‘Thank you’ Sept. 14 - 20, 2025 during Coordinators Appreciation Week! #CoordinatorsRock
Learn more at: www.communityschools.org/coordinators...
Learn more at: www.communityschools.org/coordinators...
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
#CommunitySchool Coordinators are aiming for your students’ success! Let’s give them a big ‘Thank you’ Sept. 14 - 20, 2025 during Coordinators Appreciation Week! #CoordinatorsRock
Learn more at: www.communityschools.org/coordinators...
Learn more at: www.communityschools.org/coordinators...
Yesterday, the House Approps Committee completed its markup of the Labor-H bill for FY26. Unfortunately, the amendment to expand funding for Title I & to include funding for Full-Service Community Schools didn't pass.
See more about the approps process and next steps below:
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See more about the approps process and next steps below:
iel.org/wp-content/u...
September 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yesterday, the House Approps Committee completed its markup of the Labor-H bill for FY26. Unfortunately, the amendment to expand funding for Title I & to include funding for Full-Service Community Schools didn't pass.
See more about the approps process and next steps below:
iel.org/wp-content/u...
See more about the approps process and next steps below:
iel.org/wp-content/u...
Please join us on Tuesday, August 26 for our Back-to-School Town Hall, where we will be sharing what to expect from us this upcoming year, federal policy updates, and an overview of the 2025 Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week (CAW). Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Please join us on Tuesday, August 26 for our Back-to-School Town Hall, where we will be sharing what to expect from us this upcoming year, federal policy updates, and an overview of the 2025 Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week (CAW). Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Thank you for speaking up for our students and families! This afternoon, the U.S. ED announced they will be releasing over $5 billion in FY25 education grant funding for states, after first announcing in June that these previously approved Federal grants would be withheld for further review.
July 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Thank you for speaking up for our students and families! This afternoon, the U.S. ED announced they will be releasing over $5 billion in FY25 education grant funding for states, after first announcing in June that these previously approved Federal grants would be withheld for further review.