Proud to see UMD’s School Improvement Leadership Academy (SILA) featured by @miraeducation.bsky.social for its competency-based approach to professional learning and continuous improvement. Read more 👇 miraeducation.org/impact/build... #SchoolImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #ImprovementScience

Hear from Dr. Ebony Terrell Shockley, Associate Dean in the UMD College of Education, as she shares what makes SILA meaningful for school and district leaders. Registration for 2026 is open: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

CEii and MILE were pleased to join President Darryll Pines at the Annual Holiday Open House. A wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season together!

CEii’s @cneumerski.bsky.social was selected as a grant recipient at The Arc Maryland’s SpArc Tank competition for her work on leadership for the inclusion of students with disabilities in Maryland. Congratulations to Christine! We are very proud of your hard work.

John Noonan reflects on SILA. To learn more about program outcomes and dates, please visit the SILA website: education.umd.edu/ceii/program... If you have questions, the program directors will be hosting an Information Session on Dec 9 at 4:30pm. Register at: umd.zoom.us/meeting/regi....

We invite you to participate in CEii’s "Learning about Improvement Practices" survey. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and your insights are incredibly valuable and helpful. Complete the survey here: bit.ly/CEiiImproveP...

As we launch our new SILA cohort for 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back on the impact SILA has had on our past Fellows. Join our community of leaders in 2026! Register for SILA 2026: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Join an upcoming info session: 12/9 at 5:30 pm umd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re looking forward to this month’s Network Event. MythBusting: The Science of Reading Edition, held in collaboration with the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity @mdliteracyequity.bsky.social We’ll explore common misconceptions about the Science of Reading. Wednesday, December 3rd

Happy Thanksgiving from The Center of Educational Innovation and Improvement. We’re grateful for the educators, leaders, and partners who work every day to advance equity, strengthen school systems, and support student success. Take this time to give thanks and enjoy the break. #Thanksgiving #CEii

Kicking off this year’s Central Office Leadership Academy (COLA)! Participants explored leadership strengths, improvement-science dispositions, and how central offices support teaching and learning. Excited for a year of reflection, growth, and systemwide improvement.

Dr. Doung Anthony, Damaries Blondonville, Dr. Segun Eubanks, and Dr. Jean Snell, from the Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement at the University of Maryland College Park are proud to lead the development session “Building a Pipeline of Leaders to Transform School Improvement Planning”

CEii is at The University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Conference! Dr. Christine Neumerski and Dr. Pamela Callahan from the University of Maryland will be presenting “Leading Two Network Improvement Communities: Searching for Evidence of Impact”.

We’re proud to share our conversation with Laura Liccione, Improvement Science Instructional Specialist, as she reflects on the NIC’s impact on math reasoning in PGCPS. Highlighting collaboration, leadership growth, and improvement-science tools in action.

Exploring the School Improvement Leadership Academy (SILA) for your team? Here are a few funding options to consider as you plan for participation. Note: SILA is not federally funded. Register for our upcoming information session on Monday, December 9th | 4:30–5:15 PM. umd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Excited to welcome UMD College of Education’s Dr. Cixin Wang to tonight’s School Improvement Network webinar on Fostering Student Wellness, Wholeness & Learning! #EdTerps

CEii at the 2025 Education Law Association Conference! Dr. Pamela Callahan is presenting “Tinkering Toward a Usable Student Speech Framework for Principals” on November 8th, 2025, from 8:30–9:30 AM in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO.

📣 Register now for the School Improvement Leadership Academy (SILA) at the University of Maryland! Strengthen your leadership impact, apply equity-focused strategies, and drive measurable school improvement. Learn more + register + attend an info session ⬇️ 🔗 education.umd.edu/ceii/sila

Dr. Pamela Callahan will be presenting a new qualitative study on “Examining the Legal Literacy of School Board Members Regarding the First Amendment Rights of Public School Students”. This session will explore how school board members are trained to mediate student speech issues.

Dr. Segun Eubanks and Dr. Jean Snell are proud to lead the session “Building a Pipeline of Leaders to Transform School Improvement Planning” at The National Center for School-University Partnerships’ East Coast Summit on November 6, 2025 (4:30–5:30 PM | Magnolia Mezzanine 15–16).

Dr. Segun Eubanks, Director of CEii at UMD, reflects on how collaboration, trust, and shared learning drive lasting improvement in education. 📘 Read his essay “On Boundary Spanning, Partnership, and Improvement”: drive.google.com/file/d/1MaK-... #CEii #EducationLeadership #Improvement #UMD #PGCPS

Thanks to MILE & Heather Blackwell for leading our half-day Science of Learning Workshop! Network members gained practical, evidence-based strategies to support deep, equitable student learning across all content areas.

CEii Staff attended the 2025 PGCPS Hall of Fame Gala on October 24th at the MGM National Harbor Hotel! We were honored to support the Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS as they inducted the remarkable Class of 2025. Congrats to all the honorees for embodying the legacy of excellence!

We're excited to bring our network members together to tackle the most critical challenges facing education today. Don't miss this crucial opportunity to collaborate and drive meaningful change in your school or district. Not yet a member of the Network? Join Now: bit.ly/2025UMSIN

We're excited to announce the CEii Summer Impact Conference is coming: June 24–26, 2026! Join educators and leaders to explore equity, leadership, improvement, and innovation in action. Save the date and stay tuned for details! #CEii #EducationLeadership #SchoolImprovement #UMD #EquityInEducation

Join us as you continue on your improvement journey. Learn more about the University of Maryland School Improvement Network: education.umd.edu/ceii/usin Register for the the University of Maryland School Improvement Network: bit.ly/2025UMSIN

The Center for Educational Innovation & Improvement proudly celebrates National Principals Month! We are grateful for the dedication, leadership, and care principals demonstrate to support teachers, students, & their school communities. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Shane Walker, School Library Media Specialist at Prince George’s County Public Schools & Ed.D. student, reflects on CEii’s NIC. He highlights how collaboration & improvement science created real opportunities to address tough challenges, showing the power of NICs in action.

🎥 Dr. Monifa McKnight shares why district leaders should join the Central Office Leadership Academy (COLA) — designed by leaders, for leaders to strengthen practice and drive change. If you are interested in learning more, please click here, and we will reach out to you: forms.gle/YcNA5BRjupsW...

Why is the Central Office Leadership Academy important? “COLA matters because central office leadership sets the conditions for success across the district.” — Doug Anthony, Ed.D. 🔹Learn more, register, + see upcoming Info Sessions: education.umd.edu/ceii/program... #SchoolLeadership #UMD

Why is the Central Office Leadership Academy important? “COLA matters because central office leadership sets the conditions for success across the district.” — Doug Anthony, Ed.D. 🔹Learn more, register, + see upcoming Info Sessions: education.umd.edu/ceii/program... #SchoolLeadership #UMD

My College is looking for a part-time Clinical Instructor to supervise our teacher candidates in the field. illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/caree... Not my department, but I'm always happy to chat. Come work with me!

Dr. @segeu.bsky.social was recently invited to address the Education Group at the Cosmos Club. Eubanks noted that boundary spanning work is needed to create public education systems in which a student's success cannot be predicted based on any other marginalized identifier. #EdTerps

“Sustainable change happens when leaders see themselves as learners first.” — Dr. Doug Anthony COLA is a new 6-month academy for district leaders to learn, collaborate, and drive systems-level change. 🎥 Watch: education.umd.edu/ceii/program... #COLA #CEii #EducationalLeadership

CEii is proud to highlight a publication co-authored by Christine Neumerski: Instructional Leadership Plus: Central Office Leaders Rethink the Principalship The study highlights how principals’ roles are evolving post pandemic. Read the full article: bit.ly/Instructiona...

CEii + Testudo = the perfect welcome to a new school year ✨🐢The CEii staff had a blast at the UMD College of Education’s EdTerp Welcome! 📚 @pamelacallahan.bsky.social @cneumerski.bsky.social

✨ New CEii Essay ✨ In Secret Spaces, Dr. Cherise J. Hunter shows how leaders can open hidden spaces in policymaking and bring more voices to the table, strengthening trust and advancing equity in education. 📖 Read here: drive.google.com/file/d/12rCJ... #EquityInEducation #SchoolLeadership

NEW: Central Office Leadership Academy (COLA)! 6-month program for district leaders (Nov ’25–Apr ’26) with in-person & virtual learning, coaching, & team options. 💲 Network rate: $2,500 individual | $10K team of 5 💻 Info sessions Sept 3 & 10 @ 4:30 PM. 👉 Learn more: education.umd.edu/ceii/cola

During staff meeting, we created a Mission Match Sticky Note Wall. It highlights how each person’s work connects with CEii’s mission. This created a powerful visual of shared purpose and collaboration. Explore more of our work on our website! Visit: ceii.umd.edu

The UMD School Improvement Network supports schools with collaboration, PD & tools for improvement. 📢 Fall webinars: Sept – Data for Impact Oct – Empathy Mapping Nov – Student Wellness Dec – Science of Reading Membership $500 per team (5 people) → docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Professional learning is more important than ever — but access can be a challenge. The UMD School Improvement Network connects Maryland school & district leaders to collaborate, learn, and problem-solve together. Join for just $500/team → docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... education.umd.edu/ceii/usin

You asked, we answered. From our mission and core values to the ways we partner with schools and districts, this Q&A shares more about who we are and what we do. Explore the full Q&A in this post, and visit our website to learn more — link in bio.

Explore CEii’s insights on how leadership coaching drives meaningful change in education. CEii’s article in Frontiers in Education reflects on what it takes to integrate equity into every step of continuous improvement. 📖 Read the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/edu...

Great day supporting PGCPS & the Office of Professional Learning! 💬 @damaries.bsky.social on the Blueprint 💬 Dr. @segeu.bsky.social on Improvement Science & the Blueprint 💬 Dr. @pamelacallahan.bsky.social on program eval 🔍 Teams turned strategies into testable change ideas #ImprovementScience

Final SILA Brief Released! This fourth and final evaluation brief explores what principals and APs want from SILA coaching in Year 2—highlighting priorities like school improvement, instructional support, and equity. 📄 Read it here: drive.google.com/file/d/1v4T2... #educationresearch #Schoolequity

Policy Brief #3: SILA Cohort 1, Year 1 – Outcomes and Impacts 94% of Fellows reported leadership growth +40% gain in confidence with school improvement 80%+ earned micro-credentials Notable shifts in equity and instructional leadership Read the full brief here: drive.google.com/file/d/1AHYJ...

We’re CEii — the Center for Educational Innovation & Improvement at @univofmaryland.bsky.social We support school and district leaders, along with policymakers, in building equity-centered, evidence-based improvement. Learn more -> ceii.umd.edu #Education #SchoolImprovement #EdLeadership #CEii

We are thrilled to welcome our summer interns to CEii! Ajith Iyer, an MBA candidate at UMD, brings strategy & product dev experience. Laticia Vyapuri, a Marketing & Information Systems student, supports digital content & outreach. Excited to have them on the team! #CEii #UMD #SummerInterns

What happens when leaders reflect on equity, instruction, and improvement? In SILA, 75% of principals and APs reported changes in practice. “I’m more reflective about school practices through an equity lens…” #SchoolLeadership #EducationEquity Read the brief below: drive.google.com/file/d/1zAdW...

The final #SILA convening closed out a bold vision. So proud of our fellows + community who made it real. 👏🏾 Thanks to Dean Griffin + Dr. Terrell Shockley for lifting the work. Grateful to our partners — Learning Forward, MIRA & PSA — for walking this journey with us. #EdLeadership #EquityinEd

New research by Damaries Blondonville-Ford: Self-efficacy, agency, and values as predictors of STEM teacher leader identity This study explores how these factors shape leadership identity and support teacher retention. Read: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1... #STEMEducation #TeacherLeadership