Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEii)
Center for Educational Innovation & Improvement (CEii)
Connecting University Expertise with the Real Work of School Improvement
Through professional learning, leadership development, improvement science, research-practice, partnerships, and customized support, CEii helps educators address real challenges facing schools and school systems.
Our work is grounded in collaboration. We connect university expertise with the day-to-day realities of schools and districts to develop practical solutions, test ideas, strengthen systems, and support continuous improvement.
Equity remains at the center of everything we do as we work to create stronger leaders, better systems, and better outcomes for students and communities.
The School Improvement Network
(The Network)
The University of Maryland School Improvement Network is an innovative community of practice that supports school and district leaders.
Learn About The Network
Central Office Leadership Academy
(COLA)
COLA is an advanced, high-touch program designed to help Central Office Leaders solve tough problems faced on a daily basis
School Improvement Leadership Academy
(SILA)
SILA supports Principals, Assistant Principals, and Teacher Leaders in identifying and refining Problems of Practice
The School Improvement Network (The Network) brings together school and district leaders throughout the year for webinars, workshops, and school improvement support to help them learn, collaborate, and apply strategies that will make a difference.
Your First Session is On Us!
Experience a Professional Learning Session before you join
See how CEii brings Educators and Leaders Together
The Central Office Leadership Academy (COLA) is an advanced, high-touch program that equips Central Office Leaders to tackle complex district challenges, strengthen systems, and turn strategic priorities into action.
The School Improvement Leadership Academy (SILA) helps school-based leaders move beyond compliance to lead equity-centered, continuous improvement that strengthens schools and student outcomes.
LEADERSHIP MATTERS | EQUITY IS THE ISSUE | IMPROVEMENT IS POSSIBLE |
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Strong, effective, and caring leadership at every level is essential to creating the systems, structures, and conditions for schools, districts, and organizations to thrive. | Vibrant and successful public education systems are achieved only when students’ success cannot be predicted based on their race, class, gender, or any other marginalized identifier. | We can make our schools better and more equitable by adopting and implementing |
Stay Connected. Keep Learning.
Explore upcoming CEii webinars, workshops, information sessions, and professional learning opportunities.
School Improvement Network Webinar
- Keys to School Improvement
- Register for a Free Preview
We provide equity-centered faculty expertise to meet school and district needs. CEii's strategic plan outlines work across four key areas:
- School Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Growth, Engagement, and Influence
- Research and practice partnership
Center for Educational Innovation & Improvement
3304 Anacostia Building, 1 Physics Ellipse Dr, College Park, MD 20742
301-405-9200 | ceii-coe@umd.edu
