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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 support school and district leaders, along with policymakers, in building equity-centered, evidence-based improvement.
Learn more -> ceii.umd.edu
#Education #SchoolImprovement #EdLeadership #CEii
Save the Date 📌
CEii’s Landmark Summer Event:
The CEii Annual Summer Conference
Courageous Leadership, Ambitious Improvement, Greater Impact
📅 June 24–26, 2026 | 📍College Park, MD
Interested in joining us? Interest form below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1KZp...
#EducationalLeadership #UMD
CEii’s Landmark Summer Event:
The CEii Annual Summer Conference
Courageous Leadership, Ambitious Improvement, Greater Impact
📅 June 24–26, 2026 | 📍College Park, MD
Interested in joining us? Interest form below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1KZp...
#EducationalLeadership #UMD
December 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Save the Date 📌
CEii’s Landmark Summer Event:
The CEii Annual Summer Conference
Courageous Leadership, Ambitious Improvement, Greater Impact
📅 June 24–26, 2026 | 📍College Park, MD
Interested in joining us? Interest form below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1KZp...
#EducationalLeadership #UMD
CEii’s Landmark Summer Event:
The CEii Annual Summer Conference
Courageous Leadership, Ambitious Improvement, Greater Impact
📅 June 24–26, 2026 | 📍College Park, MD
Interested in joining us? Interest form below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/1KZp...
#EducationalLeadership #UMD
This summer and fall, Laticia has been an amazing digital marketing intern. She has optimized our communication platform, designed impactful digital content, and increased the effectiveness of our outreach. Thank you Laticia! @univofmaryland.bsky.social
Watch her reflection below.
Watch her reflection below.
December 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This summer and fall, Laticia has been an amazing digital marketing intern. She has optimized our communication platform, designed impactful digital content, and increased the effectiveness of our outreach. Thank you Laticia! @univofmaryland.bsky.social
Watch her reflection below.
Watch her reflection below.
Dr. @pamelacallahan.bsky.social, Ph.D. is featured in Endeavors, the University of Maryland College of Education magazine, for receiving an Early Career Fellowship from the Education Law Association.
Read the full Endeavors issue here:
🔗 education.umd.edu/news-events/...
Congrats, Dr. Callahan! 🎉
Read the full Endeavors issue here:
🔗 education.umd.edu/news-events/...
Congrats, Dr. Callahan! 🎉
December 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Dr. @pamelacallahan.bsky.social, Ph.D. is featured in Endeavors, the University of Maryland College of Education magazine, for receiving an Early Career Fellowship from the Education Law Association.
Read the full Endeavors issue here:
🔗 education.umd.edu/news-events/...
Congrats, Dr. Callahan! 🎉
Read the full Endeavors issue here:
🔗 education.umd.edu/news-events/...
Congrats, Dr. Callahan! 🎉
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
Read more 👇
miraeducation.org/impact/build...
#SchoolImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #ImprovementScience
Teacher retention - building new career pathways
Teacher retention increases when districts build new career pathways and expand leadership capacity. Learn more.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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...
Registration for 2026 is open:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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...
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!
December 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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.
Congratulations to Christine! We are very proud of your hard work.
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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.
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....
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....
December 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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....
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...
The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and your insights are incredibly valuable and helpful.
Complete the survey here: bit.ly/CEiiImproveP...
December 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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...
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...
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...
December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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...
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
We’ll explore common misconceptions about the Science of Reading.
Wednesday, December 3rd
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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
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
#Thanksgiving #CEii
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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
#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.
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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”
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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”.
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”.
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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”.
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.
November 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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...
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...
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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...
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
#EdTerps
November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
#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.
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.
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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.
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
📣 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
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.
November 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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).
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
📘 Read his essay “On Boundary Spanning, Partnership, and Improvement”: drive.google.com/file/d/1MaK-...
#CEii #EducationLeadership #Improvement #UMD #PGCPS
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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
📘 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.
October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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 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!
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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 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!