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