About CEPA

Mission

The mission of CEPA is to inform educational leaders and policymakers on issues related to the development, implementation and consequences of education policies. CEPA examines policies through multiple perspectives, paying particular attention to the impact of policies on social justice and educational equity across P-20 educational settings.

What We Do

CEPA provides assistance to districts, schools, agencies, and organizations through policy research and evaluation. Through the sponsorship of conferences and forums, the center also brings together key leaders to discuss important policy topics.

Who We Are

CEPA is supported by Neag faculty, staff and graduate students who specialize in educational leadership and policy. In addition, CEPA maintains affiliations with other organizations and scholars who engage in our work. CEPA Associates have a range of experience, and include former classroom teachers, administrators, and research analysts. CEPA Associates have advanced expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods and are well equipped to conduct field research and large database analyses.

Funding

CEPA research projects have been generously supported by the following funding partners:

American Educational Research Association

Connecticut State Department of Education

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Hartford Public Schools

Institute of Education Sciences

International Reading Association

National Academy of Education

National Science Foundation

Rhode Island Department of Education

Smith Richardson Foundation

Spencer Foundation

U.S. Department of Education

William Caspar Graustein Memorial Foundation

Windsor Public Schools