Center for Educational Leadership at CSU

09/16/2026

This fall semester, we are so pleased to welcome Rebecca Smith-Wolkoff as our new Roslyn Z. Wolf Graduate Assistant at the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL)! CEL is part of the School of Education and Counseling within the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education.

Rebecca joins us as a doctoral student in Urban Education at Cleveland State University, bringing over a decade of experience in education, program leadership, and organizational management across higher education and nonprofit settings. Her background spans curriculum development, instructional design, program evaluation, and building the kind of systems and infrastructure that help teams and programs thrive.

We are excited to have her on board and can't wait to see all that she will contribute to our team this year. Welcome, Rebecca!

09/08/2026

Our Fall 2026 Roslyn Z. Wolf Lecture featuring Dr. Jo Boaler has been postponed. If you reserved your spot for the original date (this Friday, September 11th), please check your email for details on how to register for the new date (coming soon!).

05/05/2026

To learn more about CSU's Educational Leadership programs, go to levin.csuohio.edu/cel

04/02/2026

As the weather starts getting better and many people celebrate holidays this week, the Center for Educational Leadership wishes our students, instructors, staff, and the community a happy new season. Remember to stop and look at the daffodils!

And mark your calendar — enrollment for Fall semester begins April 27th!

03/23/2026

Register today by going to the QR code. We look forward to seeing you at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Thursday, April 23, for an insightful discussion with Dr. Jamil and Dr. Siddiqi.

After the talk, stay for some light appetizers and refreshments with our speakers.

This Spring 2026 Roslyn Z. Wolf Lecture in Urban Education is FREE and is presented by CSU's Center for Educational Leadership in partnership with the Greater Cleveland School Superintendents' Association.

02/23/2026

The Center for Educational Leadership offers a test preparation seminar for candidates preparing for principal licensure through the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Educational Leadership (015) exam. The seminar is open to CSU students, participants of the Center for Educational Leadership, and members of the wider Ohio community who are preparing to take the state principal licensure test.

Participants will receive guidance and strategies to help them succeed on the exam. This popular test prep seminar is just $95 for students of CSU's Center for Ed Leadership and $139 for all others.

Register today to ensure your spot for the virtual March 22 seminar!

02/17/2026

The Center for Educational Leadership at Cleveland State University created the Superintendent Licensure Program for aspiring educators who have 3 or more years of experience working under a principal or administrative specialist license.

It is a fast-track, 100% online program that offers a convenient pathway to the highest level of leadership positions in schools. This one-of-a-kind nationally accredited program provides relevant curriculum delivered by scholar practitioners; and it's in a cohort model that enhances leadership networks and ensures program completion.

Apply for a Fall 2026 start today!

01/27/2026

01/06/2026

Joanne Quinn is a global leader in system change, leadership, and deep learning.

As Co-Founder and Global Director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL), she guides an international partnership across 20 countries, transforming learning as a bridge to a thriving future.

Co-author of Coherence and Dive into Deep Learning (with Michael Fullan), Quinn inspires educators worldwide to open windows of possibility for every learner to flourish in a complex world.

Formerly a superintendent, Quinn brings practical perspective to today’s leadership challenges.

Her roles as implementation advisor to the Ontario Ministry of Education and Director of international Projects, University of Toronto, demonstrate her deep experience in leading change at every level.

Mark Your Calendar now for Jan. 22, 2026 at 9:30 am.

To register and receive the online event link, go to:
https://levin.csuohio.edu/events/transforming-learning-building-coherence-in-complex-times

Questions? Email [email protected]

12/23/2025

Enjoy this special time of year and see you in 2026!