Professional Development Academies in Education

Professional Development Programs in Information Studies

UCLA’s School of Education & Information Studies is home to two departments. Each is a leader in their field, helping to pioneer what's next in the Education and Information worlds.

UCLA Ed&IS faculty are at the forefront of their fields, addressing issues of equality, access and social justice in the fields of education and information. Their scholarship has an international reputation for excellence and commitment to addressing the most critical issues facing our society.

An ecosystem of K-12 teaching schools where UCLA partners to develop, study, share, and advance innovative best practices.

The work at UCLA Ed&IS is guided by the principles of individual responsibility and social justice, an ethic of caring, and commitment to the communities we serve. Learn more about our mission and values, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our faculty and students, our history and more.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are defining features of UCLA Ed&IS and we embrace them as a source of strength.

Department of Education 2023 Information Sessions

Department of Information Studies Programs

Department of Information Studies 2023 Information Sessions

Learn more about the undergraduate and graduate academic programs we offer, when program information sessions are being offered and how to apply.

The UCLA Educational Leadership Program (ELP) is committed to promoting innovative and change-oriented educational leaders. We fully embrace the public service mission of UCLA as a leading public research university and the social justice vision of the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. Our program combines a commitment to urban leadership development and creating equitable and accessible PreK-16 opportunities. We strive for student-focused teaching and learning centered around racial equity and cultural competence.

Educational Leadership Program (ELP)

About

ELP brings together mid-career professionals from the PK-16 educational pipeline:  K-12, CC, 4-year, non-profits/informal spaces.  This unique model positions leaders to broaden their understandings of the educational trajectory in order to deepen impact within respective organizations and beyond.  ELP is guided by a nationally acclaimed faculty who not only develop theory but also work in the multicultural urban settings close to UCLA.  ELP Adjunct and Clinical Faculty ensure the meaningful intersection of research and practice.

Overview of Program

Commitment to merging theory and practice to address leadership challenges in educational organizations 

Commitment to advancing social justice, through a focus on anti-racism

Appreciation and understanding of diversity

Ability to conduct rigorous empirical inquiry and to use the data to understand complex issues 

Ability to build teams and work collaboratively in complex organizations

Self-reflection and work, particularly of own racial biases

Guiding Principles

3-year program (inclusive of dissertation)

Cohort Model of 24-30 PK-16 Mid-Career Education Professionals 

Application Deadline to join Cohort 30: February 1, 2021

Program At-a-Glance

Program Director

Lynn Kim-John, Ed.D.

Faculty Director

Megan Franke, Ph.D.

Program Manager

Judy Miyoshi

ELP Team

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UCLA’s Educational Leadership Program (ELP) was created to enhance the ability of Pre-K–16 educators to lead and improve the outcomes in their own organizations. Educators are drawn to the Educational Leadership Program by the opportunity to participate in a dynamic cohort of individuals who work in many segments of the educational continuum.