Q: What is the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)?
A: The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) is an international network of over 160 colleges and schools of education in the United States and Canada dedicated to improving the Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. Established in 2007, CPED helps institutions redesign their EdD programs to better prepare advanced practitioners and educational leaders for real-world challenges.
Q: How does CPED support EdD programs?
A: CPED provides a framework for program improvement that includes a new definition of the EdD, guiding principles for program development, and design concepts that shape curriculum and instruction. This framework helps schools of education create high-quality, practice-focused EdD programs.
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After more than a year of study and planning, the CPED Scholar Practitioner Network has officially launched, with its first event held on April 29th. The aim of this professional community is to connect educational practitioners and leaders across CPED institutions, disciplines, and career stages to:
- Cultivate community connections by building personal
relationships with other EdD scholars from across the country
- Build professional connections with peers across 160+ CPED
member institutions
- Stay informed about CPED initiatives, research, and events
- Explore mentorship opportunities (as a mentor or mentee)
- Discover employment and leadership opportunities in your field
of study
- Engage in professional dialogue on the issues shaping education
today.
Check the CPED calendar for CPED Scholar Practitioner Network events.
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