Today, IEL launched the second year of the DC Youth Workforce Leaders Academy (YWLA) in collaboration with the Greater Washington Workforce Development Collaborative and the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates.
IEL Launches Year 2 of DC Youth Workforce Leaders Academy Read More »
On October 30, the American Educational Research Association and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring Brenda J. Turnbull and Lynda Tredway in a session on preparing and supporting school principals.
Leading Experts to Discuss Preparing, Supporting Principals Read More »
In recognition of the opportunities provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), IEL is collecting stories from youth and adults who have been personally impacted by IDEA.
IEL Celebrates 40 Years of IDEA, Collects Stories Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education awarded IEL a five-year $7.5 million grant to provide technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation systems to improve youth transition programs.
IEL Awarded $7.5M to Support Voc. Rehab on Youth Issues Read More »
IEL and the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates seek applicants for the DC Youth Workforce Leaders Academy, a free 10-month professional learning opportunity for youth workforce development professionals.
Free Professional Development for DC Youth Workforce Professionals Read More »
The U.S. Department of Education awarded 12 new Full-Service Community School grants to a mix of school districts, community-based organizations, and an institution of higher education.
12 Full-Service Community Schools Grants Awarded Read More »
IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools is accepting workshop proposals for its upcoming National Community Schools Forum 2016 in Albuquerque, N.M in April.
IEL Accepting Community Schools Forum Workshop Proposals Read More »
IEL is accepting applications from organizations to join its Right Turn Career-Focused Transition Initiative.
IEL Seeks Applicants for Court-Involved Youth Initiative Read More »
Over 25 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has positively impacted the lives of millions of Americans and created a new generation as part of its legacy, the ADA Generation. This generation comprises youth and young adults with disabilities who came of age under the aegis and opportunity of the ADA. The oldest of
We are the ADA Generation: Perspectives from Youth with Disabilities Read More »
From June 22-24, over 1,100 educators, parent leaders, community partners and district leaders from 47 states, Australia, the Netherlands, and the Philippines gathered at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago for the 2015 National Family and Community Engagement Conference. Guided by the conference theme, Shaping our Future by Leading Together: Families, Schools, Communities, participants embraced
Family & Community Engagement Conference Takes Chicago by Storm! Read More »