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About the Washington Policy SeminarTM
Network, learn, and take action over a 3-day conference filled with skill-building sessions. Throughout WPS, you will have an opportunity to:
- Advance understanding of the federal role in education;
- Participate in a role-play exercise to gain an understanding of factors that can influence the legislative decision-making process and visit with lawmakers on Capitol Hill (optional, self-guided);
- Build a toolbox of skills on how to take action on equitable education policy; and,
- Network with colleagues from across the country.
Previous WPS Speakers & Presenters
Attendees
WPS is designed for leaders at diverse stages in their career. Leaders from across sectors and organization supporting children, youth, and families, such as:
- K-12 leaders e.g.,: district and school staff, principals, teachers
- Higher Education leaders e.g.: faculty, staff, administrators, undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs
- Community leaders e.g.: youth-serving professionals, afterschool and summer program providers, intermediary organization staff working with children, youth, and families, local/state/regional/national membership organizations staff, local/state/regional/national advocacy organization staff
- Government & Philanthropic leaders e.g.: local/state/federal agency staff, community/regional/state/national/global foundation program officer and leaders
- And anyone else interested in advancing their knowledge and skills about education policy!
Registration is now closed.
*Lodging and travel costs are excluded from your conference registration.
“This was a life-changing experience for me. I appreciate the supportive network and the constant, abundant learning.”
“WPS was amazing. I learned so much from all the speakers… I loved learning about how policy works in DC at the macro level. The sessions inspired me to learn more about my representatives and how I can engage with them in a real way.”
“Thank you for all the IEL team did to put WPS on. It was a fantastic seminar, and I greatly enjoyed each session and all of the networking.”
“I plan to be much more engaged with my local, state, and federal representatives thanks to the skills I learned at WPS.”
“I will no longer hesitate to reach out to my representatives and to other federal government officials. I feel inspired and encouraged to be a part of the solution instead of lamenting the problem.”
“I appreciated having the opportunity to talk with folks around the country about important and current issues in education.”
“I teach law students in an education policy practicum, so I’m walking away with lots of Ideas for our curriculum.”
“I plan to apply the knowledge gained to drafting a teacher recruitment and retention policy. ”