Mission, Vision and Values
The University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) was founded in 2001 as a nonprofit service arm of the University of Washington College of Education, one of the top education schools in the country.
We are nationally recognized experts, with proven results.
We work side-by-side across the entire school system--central office, schools and classrooms--to help leaders ensure everyone moves forward as a team, with both a shared vision for equitable student experiences and outcomes, and with the support to realize that vision.
Our Mission
We partner with courageous leaders in classrooms, schools and the systems that support them to eliminate educational inequities by creating cultures of rigorous teaching, learning and leading.
Our vision
Transformed schools empowering all students, regardless of background, to create limitless futures for themselves, their families, their communities and the world.
Our values
People
People are the core. We believe equity, empowerment, respect, balance and celebration vitalize our most precious resource.
Curiosity
We nurture inquisitive minds. Curiosity propels us forward in a never-ending pursuit of new ideas and improved ways of working.
Learning
Knowledge empowers. As an innovative learning organization, we believe continuous reflection, learning and sharing create brighter outcomes for all.
Collaboration
We are stronger together. Collaboration accelerates performance, and we know that the best work is a product of shared ownership and individual strengths.
Impact
Student outcomes are our ultimate measure of success. A sense of urgency drives us to deliver the highest-quality work in service of eliminating educational inequities.
Integrity
Our values are a promise. We live our values according to non-negotiable standards of honesty, truth, responsibility, mutual respect and “doing what is right.”
Our Team
Working Side-By-Side Across the United States
We have worked with districts in more than 30 states, and internationally as well.
CEL continually develops innovative programs, partnerships and resources in our mission to eliminate educational inequities.
At the Center for Educational Leadership, our deep belief in equity inspires everything we do to eliminate educational inequities.