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Mississippi EPFP The Mississippi EPFP™ site was established in 1996 and now has over 100 alumni. The 2004-2005 EPFP™ class is comprised of 13 Fellows sponsored by Head Start Agencies, school districts, universities, and community colleges. A special effort is made to recruit from a broad range of agencies so Fellows can explore the systemic nature of major educational and social problems. The major problems are clearly complex and systemic and will require collaborative leadership and "boundary spanners" for progress to occur. The goal of the Mississippi site is to build a statewide cadre of diverse leaders who understand educational policy issues and processes and are committed to resolving the state's thorny and complex racial, education, and social problems. All training is designed to build common ground and common values; this is no easy task in a state where politics and tradition have not always fostered positive public policies. Racial and class divisions remain the cause of much poverty, especially in the Delta. EPFP™ is designed to nurture a new generation of leaders willing to help the citizens of Mississippi confront the public policy issues facing the state. The Mississippi EPFP™ site meets monthly, usually in Jackson, the state capitol, for a period covering parts of two days. The typical program starts at 1:00PM on the first day and concludes in the early afternoon of the second day. Speakers include educational leaders from around the state. Most major educational agencies provide a half-day briefing for the Fellows. In addition, case studies, simulations, personal assessments, and group assignments enable Fellows to reflect on their personal leadership style and their ability to bring about change. Recruitment is statewide. The Mississippi site is affiliated with Mississippi State University and the Montgomery Institute. Financial support for the program is provided by the Lower Pearl River Foundation. For more information please contact George Thomas at GThomas@meridian.msstate.edu. |
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