What
will I gain from the program?
Fellows gain
enhanced leadership skills (including the ability to work effectively
across sectors, cultures, and ages), valuable self-knowledge important
to leadership, a greater knowledge of the policy-making process
and how to impact it, and an expanded state and national network
of support and information.
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Am
I the right person for the program?
Yes, if you are at the stage in your career where addressing leadership
and policy questions seem relevant and the expanded state and national
network will directly benefit your job and your future. The ideal
candidate is interested in governmental affairs, as well as education,
and recognizes that federal and state policy has a great impact
on education and the quality of life available to the citizens of
South Carolina. We are looking for leaders who recognize that the
difficult problems facing the state require a multi-agency approach.
These systemic problems have generated the need for "boundary
spanners": leaders who are capable of developing collaborative
projects involving several public and private agencies. If this
paragraph describes you, EPFP will be a great program for you.
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What
agencies provide participants for this program?
The South Carolina program recruits Fellows from a very broad spectrum.
Any one interested in education and social issues is invited. In
other states, Fellows have come from public schools, universities,
community colleges, state agencies, state legislatures, school boards,
private sector companies and non-profit agencies.
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What
kind of time does the program require?
Because Fellows
come from all areas of the state, and we want to minimize travel
time, we meet once per month for a full day (usually from 10:00
- 4:00). The meetings begin in September and continue into June.
Outside of the meetings, Fellows may spend time reading materials
for the sessions and participating in small group projects. Additionally,
there are two national trips lasting approximately 4 days each.
Commitment to attendance at the state and national meetings is expected.
Missing more than two events will prevent you from bbeing a graduate.
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How
do the two national conferences enhance the program?
The two national conferences--the Leadership Forum and the Washington
Policy Seminar--reinforce and build on the skills and knowledge
developed at the local site. They also provide Fellows with an opportunity
to build a strong national network with Fellows from the other EPFP
sites (California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and
Washington)
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What
will I do at these meetings?
The Leadership Forum is devoted to leadership issues. Fellows participate
in simulations that hone their analytical and leadership skills.
Nationally known leaders and authors challenge participants to see
new perspectives appropriate for a nation adapting to diversity,
scarcity of resources, and technological change.
The Washington Policy Seminar (WPS) is devoted to national policy
issues and their impact on individuals and organizations. The South
Carolina delegation also has time to interact with congressional
leaders and/or top staff members.
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How
much does the program cost?
The registration fee, normally paid by the sponsor, is $2,100. This
amount covers the cost of state meetings and registration for the
two national conferences. Fellows and sponsoring agencies are also
responsible for all travel expenses (food, lodging etc.) to the
state and national meetings.
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What
are the travel costs?
This will depend on the location of the two national meetings, choice
of conference hotel, and the price of airplane tickets. The meetings
will likely be in Miami in December and Washington, DC in the spring.
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How
is EPFP different from other leadership programs from the State
Department of Education?
The focus of EPFP is on state and national issues and the policy
process associated with these two levels of government. EPFP also
strives to help each Fellow develop state and national professional
networks. The two national meetings also distinguish EPFP from local
programs. At each national meeting, you will interact continually
with professionals like yourself from the other participating states
and Washington DC. If your future career anticipates involvement
with state and local governmental agencies, this program is for
you.
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How
do I get an application?
You can download the application from the SC EPFP website www.scedfellows.org
or call the office at 803-734-6148 or email John Segars at info@scedfellows.org.
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Can
I receive certificate renewal credits for this program?
Yes, the State Department of Education will allow 3 certificate
renewal credits for successful completion of this program.
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