What School Leaders Need to Know, a new policy brief just issued by IEL, provides important information about the changing legal landscape affecting the preparation of youth with disabilities for work.
What School Leaders Can Do to Prepare Youth with Disabilities for Work Read More »
Dissolving DACA goes against American values of fairness and opportunity. Thousands of people chose to courageously to step forward and enroll in this program so they could work, go to school, and contribute to our society.
Dissolving DACA Makes No Sense Economically & Socially Read More »
Budgets reflect values and priorities.The Administration’s proposed budget cuts services that help families get ahead in the economy and participate in democracy.
Proposed Budget Devalues Children, Youth, Families & Communities Read More »
President Trump’s proposed budget for FY 2018 eliminates or severely cuts many programs that support youth, families, and communities.
Implications of Proposed FY18 Budget Read More »
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.
Now is the Time to Continue to Invest in our Young People Read More »
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.
Department of Labor Report Highlights IEL’s Youth Transition Work Read More »
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.
Learning Lab Connects Local and Federal FCE Professionals Read More »
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.
Dept. of Ed. to Live Stream IEL Event on Family & Community Engagement Read More »
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.
California Education Policy Fellowship Program Begins Inaugural Year Read More »
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 26 Years Read More »