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Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEii)

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2026 CEii Summer Leadership Conference:
Courageous Leadership, Ambitious Improvement, Greater Impact
June 24 - 26, 2026

Advancing Innovation, Equity, and System Transformation

Where Education Leaders Shape What's Next

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The CEii Summer Leadership Conference convenes visionary education leaders from across the Mid-Atlantic to accelerate innovation, deepen collaboration, and drive meaningful change across schools, districts, and universities.  This three-day event will spark bold conversations and build collective capacity for educational innovation, continuous improvement, and equity-centered leadership. Participants will engage in keynotes, fireside chats, concurrent sessions, problem-solving consultancies, and community-building experiences with peers, researchers, and national thought leaders.

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The CEii Summer Leadership Conference is more than an event. It is a Regional Movement for Innovation, Improvement, and Equity-Centered Leadership


University of Maryland School Improvement Network 

The University of Maryland School Improvement Network is an innovative community of practice that supports school and district leaders. 

The University of Maryland School Improvement Network, CEii

Facilitated by UMD’s Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement (CEii), the Network offers leaders the opportunity to share strategies, test interventions, and learn from those who face similar challenges.


CEii's Strategic Plan 

We provide equity-centered faculty expertise to meet school and district needs. CEii’s strategic plan outlines work across four key focus areas:

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  • School improvement
  • Leadership development
  • Growth, engagement, and influence
  • Research and practice partnership

Access the strategic plan below to learn more about CEii's plans for growth.