Education Policy Fellowship Program

The Education Policy Fellowship Program is a 10-month in-service professional development program for emerging and mid-level leaders. These professionals work in public, non-profit, and private sector organizations, but they all share the same professional passion: education.

In 2014 the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City and the Local Investment Commission revived the Missouri-Kansas chapter to broaden the understanding and perspective of area educators and others working with children and families.

EPFP 2018-2019 Cohort

EPFP 2018-2019 Cohort

EPFP 2017-2018 Cohort.

EPFP 2017-2018 Cohort.

Members of the 2017-2018 EPFP class met with U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II during their visit to the nation's capitol for the Washington Policy Seminar.

Members of the 2017-2018 EPFP class met with U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II during their visit to the nation's capitol for the Washington Policy Seminar.

2016-2017 EPFP fellows at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.

2015-2016 EPFP fellows with U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II.

2015-2016 EPFP fellows with U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II.

2014-2015 EPFP fellows at the U.S. Capitol.


Videos

Dr. Dan Clemens, Superintendent of North Kansas City Schools, and Yolanda Cargile Ed.D., Superintendent of Center School District, speak about their experience with the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP).

Torree Pederson, President of the Alliance for Childhood Education, and Tim Decker, former EPFP alumni and Director of the Missouri Children's Division, speak about their experience with the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP).

Dr. Bob Bartman, director of the Education Policy Fellowship Program EPFP, presents at the May 18, 2015 LINC Commission Meeting.

The Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP™) is a 10-month in-service professional development program for emerging and mid-level leaders. These professionals work in public, non-profit, and private sector organizations, but they all share the same professional passion: education. EPFP produces graduates who possess the capacity to contribute to the formulation, implementation, and debate about education and related policies in a particular state and at the national level. This video shares the experiences of participants in the Kansas City program. EPFP is a program of the Institute for Educational Leadership. Learn more at epfp.iel.org

Kansas/Missouri EPFP Program Former Director

The new Kansas City regional EPFP program was led by Dr. Bob Bartman, recently retired superintendent of the Center School District and the former Commissioner of Education for the Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. Bartman was named a Pioneers in Education in 2014 for his commitment and contributions to public education in Missouri.