EPFP’s mission is to develop leaders in public and private organizations who have the capacity to create and implement sound public policy to improve outcomes for children and youth. In 2015, Louisiana joins the ranks of 14 other states across the US in welcoming EPFP to our community.

Fellows remain in their full-time positions and use their work environment as the context for examining important leadership and policy issues in their state and in the nation. EPFP activities are directed by on-site Coordinators.

Through EPFP’s Continuing Education Units (CEUs), states develop an extensive network of professionals capable of sustaining and acting on a coherent policy dialogue around significant issues in education. Organizations build the human capital and professional networks to enable them to compete effectively in a strategic environment, and individuals develop their leadership potential, knowledge of the policy process, and ability to add value to their organizations at a strategic level.

Since its inception in 1964, EPFP has produced nearly 8,000 alumni who now lead at high levels in all sectors of American life, within and outside education.

Need more information about the program and its work? Email Zakenya Perry, OPEN Director of Programs.