Principal Pipeline Crisis
Read the scholarship on the Illinois principal pipeline from the Illinois Principals Association.

Who is ICPEA?

The Illinois Council of Professors of Educational Administration (ICPEA) represents university faculty from educational administration and leadership preparation programs approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

​Our mission is to prepare ethical, moral, and competent school administrators who can lead in a diverse community, promote equity and fairness, and support school staff in fostering academic achievement and the development of its students.

Our members engage in preparing school leaders including principals, assistant principals, deans, curriuclum leaders, special education directors, superintendents, school business officials, and teacher leaders. 

​ICPEA members advocate for excellence in education and leadership preparation. Members in engage in public policy to inform the creation and implementation of laws, including regulations and legislation in Illinois. Members also engage in research and publication, using their scholarship to advocate for informed public policy and effective practices in all areas of education.
Administrative Licensure
Illinois educator preparation programs leading to administrative licensure are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Our Focus Is Leadership

ICPEA members prepare the next generation of school leaders to lead effective, equitable schools. Our work is focused on improving the knowledge and skills of practicing and aspiring leaders to advance educational excellence throughout Illinois.

Leadership Preparation

Leadership Development

Policy & Legislative Advocacy
Members are focused on preparing Illinois educational leaders through various degrees and programs across 31 institutions.
Continuous leadership development is a core element in effective leadership. Illinois members provide continuous, life-long learning options for current educational leaders through advanced degree programs, certificates, and other learning opportunities.
Illinois is engaged in policy and legislative activities throughout Illinois that impacts the field of PK-22 education and leadership. ​

Our Members Serve a Variety of Schools and School Districts Throughout Illinois
863
​Public School Districts
3984
​Public Schools
1024
​Nonpublic Schools
Illinois has a strong tradition of academic quality among our elementary and secondary schools. Our school and district leaders are the key to maintaining and improving that tradition and are the foundation to the schools they serve. ​

What Our Members Say About ICPEA​

Daniel J. Coles, Ed.D.
Aurora University
​David Conrad, Ed.D.
Governors State University
“ICPEA members have a passion for learning, leadership and advocacy!”
"ICPEA proudly serves our profession as scholar advocates for quality leadership preparation in Illinois."