Implications of Proposed FY18 Budget
President Trump’s proposed budget for FY 2018 eliminates or severely cuts many programs that support youth, families, and communities.
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Policy/Legislation
Now is the Time to Continue to Invest in our Young People
IEL expresses deep concern about the impact President Trump’s proposed FY 2018 budget would have on the young people, families, and communities supported by IEL’s work.
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Department of Labor Report Highlights IEL’s Youth Transition Work
The Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Council of State Governments and National Conference of State Legislatures, released a report based on the career development work of IEL and it’s partners.
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Learning Lab Connects Local and Federal FCE Professionals
This spirit of shared learning and best practices was reflected in IEL’s gathering of over 80 leaders from 27 districts and 17 state departments of education to discuss family and community engagement.
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Dept. of Ed. to Live Stream IEL Event on Family & Community Engagement
On October 24, IEL will convene Learning Lab in Washington, D.C. on Family & Community Engagement at 9:00 a.m. EST. The U.S. Department of Education will live stream the event online.
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California Education Policy Fellowship Program Begins Inaugural Year
The California site of IEL’s Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP), a professional development initiative for leaders in education policy, selected its inaugural Fellows for 2016-17.
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Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 26 Years
Today, we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the past 26 years, America has taken many steps forward in transforming the experiences of people with disabilities.
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Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award
On Friday, April 15, 2016, The American Youth Policy Forum and IEL will host the Samuel Halperin Lecture and Youth Public Service Award, featuring national education policy expert Michele Cahill.
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Hill Briefing Highlights State Career, College Readiness Strategies
On February 23, IEL and Boston University will host a congressional briefing on how states use individualized learning plans to prepare students for college and careers.
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Settlement to Lift Workers with Disabilities from Sub-Minimum Wage
The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon approved a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Oregon, and private plaintiffs to resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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