Department of Educational Leadership

Browse All Neag School Programs by Area of Interest.The Department of Educational Leadership (EDLR) within the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education engages in high-quality scholarship and develops leaders who connect theory, practice, policy, and assessment within such academic programs as education policy; executive leadership; preK-3 leadership; school law; higher education and student affairs; and sport management.

According to U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings, the department's Educational Administration programs are tied at No. 28 in the nation among specialty programs.

Robert Villanova of the Department of Educational Leadership leads a CAPSS Meeting in 2019.

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In addition to its connection with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE) and public engagement program Husky Nutrition & Sport, EDLR at UConn’s Neag School strives to develop leaders who connect theory, practice, policy, and assessment.

Alumni of EDLR include Jamelle Elliott, assistant coach of the UConn women’s basketball team; Miguel Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education; and Sean Lester, deputy athletics director at the University of Kansas.

EDLR offers the following academic programs: