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Partnership Chair Ann Cramer began the event by praising the graduates and encouraging them to take what they have learned and be a positive force for education reform in our state. Program administrator Susan Walker led the audience through a review of the program starting with the September reception and ending with the final colloquium held earlier on graduation day. Following Susan was Fellow Mike Worley, Community Development Manager for Georgia Power, who was chosen by his classmates to give the address. Mike captivated the audience by using a baseball analogy of how important it is to "keep your eye on the ball" if you want to be a baseball great. He used Hall of Fame great Brooks Robinson and Atlanta Braves newcomer Jason Heyward as examples on how their laser-eye connection to the ball has set them apart. He challenged his classmates to use what they have learned and the energy derived from the program to never take their eye off what is most important when it comes to our education system: the children of our state - many of whom face incredible learning challenges - who are counting on us to do all we can to provide them with the best educational system possible. Mike explained that there are many distractions but success will come if the Fellows keep their focus on what is best for Georgia's children. Dr. David Sjoquist, representing the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State, one of the EPFP co-sponsors, provided the evening's keynote address. He underlined the importance and value of the unique program to the public education system in Georgia. His challenge to the graduates was to "stay in touch" with their fellow classmates, other EPFP alumni, and the program as it continues to build education policy expertise. He said they must use their knowledge and initiative to be a force for good. After honors were provided, Georgia Partnership President Dr. Steve Dolinger closed the evening. He reminded everyone that when the Partnership made the commitment to bring the national program to Georgia in 2008 we weren't sure how it would be received. The first three classes have had more than 20 applicants and the program provided to the participants has been painstakingly put together to ensure the biggest possible professional value. He said the Georgia program is rated "the best" of the 12 state EPFP programs. Dolinger said each class seems to get better and planning is underway for the 2011-2012 class which will begin in September. The participants in the program, the Fellows, are chosen through a rigorous selection process to ensure a cohort of broad-based, multi-cultural leadership. The inaugural class of 20 Fellows began in October 2008. A typical class consists of representatives from such as:
What are the Requirements? The Fellows commit nine months and concentrate on three program strands: public policy, leadership, and professional networking. They remain in their full-time positions and use their work environment as the context for examining important leadership and policy issues in Georgia. What are the Personal Benefits? The program provides Fellows with a unique personal development laboratory for applying new insights and for cultivating new skills. The participants will hear and discuss education policy with the most respected policy makers in the state and nation. At the end of a year, EPFP Fellows will be better informed, more skillful advocates for sound public policy. What are the Benefits to Georgia? With the implementation of the EPFP, the Georgia Partnership, the Andrew Young School of Public Policy, and the Office of the President for Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia cultivate strategic leaders who have the capacity to advocate for and create sound public policy to improve public education. Ultimately, EPFP seeks to improve the chances of children and youth to succeed.
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EPFPCongratulations to the Class of 2011-2012. This is one impressive group! What is EPFP? The Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) is a national professional development program sponsored by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) that provides potential leaders with the knowledge and networks to advance the core issues of education policy. Each participating state has autonomy over its program. It is an initiative of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education and is co-sponsored by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University and the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia. The program connects potential educational leaders with one another to build the capacity for our state to raise the bar for student learning and achievement. The program addresses the need for an education leadership development program in the state to provide potential leaders with the knowledge and networks to advance the core issues of education policy. It serves as a critical resource for individuals, organizations and the state to increase the knowledge about education policy and linkages between policy and practice. Ultimately EPEP seeks to improve the chances of children and youth to succeed. The 2011-2012 class was officially welcomed at a reception at Georgia Power (Piedmont Room), September 7. Here's the program calendar for the 2011-2012 class. Colloquium #1 was held Wednesday, October 19. The group concentrated on the changing demographics of Georgia and what that means to our public education system. Application Process The application process for the next class will open in the spring of next year. We will make that announcement here. For More Information Dr. Dana Rickman, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Policy and Research Director, 404-223-2462. |
Congratulations to the Class of 2011! The 19 Fellows graduated in ceremonies conducted at Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta, May 25.
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