The National EPFP content framework lays out the knowledge, skills, and practices participants gain. Building upon this framework, California EPFP has the following learning outcomes:
POLICY
Participants learn about public education imperatives from various perspectives; examine policymaking and implementation efforts intended to support equitable student outcomes for underrepresented students; explore ways that (in)equity manifests within and across education systems; and grow their understanding of the interconnectedness of K-12 and postsecondary education policy.
LEADERSHIP
Participants strengthen their leadership abilities; learn from interactions with public education leaders in California; and develop familiarity with strategies effective leaders use to create equity-driven change.
NETWORKING
Participants foster lasting relationships with a diverse community of education leaders that results in a larger network of professional contacts; build cross-sector connections that can lead to more inclusive and collaborative policymaking.
California EPFP
California EPFP focuses on connecting people across four quadrants: K-12, postsecondary education, policy, and practice. We bring approximately 20 professionals together over the course of an academic year to explore and collaborate around the complex challenges our public education systems face. By supporting growth in individuals and cohorts over time, the program aims to contribute to improved policy development and implementation that leads to more equitable student outcomes in California within and across education systems. The program is jointly administered by the Education Insights Center and the Center for California Studies and is financially supported by the State of California and generous grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and College Futures Foundation.
View recent publications including CA EPFP’s “Fellowship Insights” blog series here:
Elevating Leadership: Addressing the Needs of English Learners in California
Building Cohesion to Support Student Success: A Focus on Career and Technical Education for All
Leveraging Social Capital for Collective Impact: Leading the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative
Building Cohesion Among Current Frameworks and Initiatives Statewide for Optimal Student Success
By Design, Not By Chance: ‘Moments’ in an Educational Journey
Making Change from Where I Sit: Insights from West Ed’s Lupita Cortez Alcalá
Policy, Leadership, and Networking: The Education Policy Fellowship Program’s Summer Alumni Event
Education Leaders Discuss Big Visions to Connect K-12 and Higher Education (December 2018)
Should California Develop a Statewide Student Data System? (August 2018)
Bottom-up Practice Reform Meets Top-down State Policy Change (April 2018)
Opening “Windows of Opportunity” in Education (November 2017)