Supporting Delaware educators

In partnership with the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) and the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the University of Delaware's School Success Center (SSC) and Partnership for Public Education (PPE), housed within the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), welcomed nearly 600 educators to the 22nd annual Policy and Practice Institute in June at Dover High School in Dover, Delaware.

The conference is Delaware's premier networking and professional learning event for educators, school leaders and policymakers. With practical tools and resources, this year's event enabled participants to take action toward creating stronger and more equitable learning opportunities for Delaware students. With sessions focused on building school, family and community partnerships, recruiting and retaining educators and more, the conference aligned with CEHD's commitment to supporting Delaware educators, improving educational outcomes and diversifying the education workforce.

"The increase in attendance this year and the number and variety of sessions demonstrates the importance of this annual event to Delaware educators," said Faith Muirhead, director of the SSC. "We are honored to collaborate in bringing educators together to learn with and from one another. This was a year to celebrate, moving from intention to impact, and the conference theme clearly resonated with participants."