Educational Leadership Program

How one ELP grad in India is making a difference
A teacher and young boy communicate face to face.
October 20, 2020
Empowering more children and families than ever, Ruchi Dixit is part of the Perkins effect
Even in crisis, Perkins-trained educators reach children around the world
A picture of a short story book depicts a cartoon little girl beneath Turkish words.
July 21, 2020
Graduates of the Perkins International Educational Leadership Program have gotten creative in socially distant education
Empowering changemakers around the world
Kaique Manuel works with a student in a wheelchair.
March 23, 2020
For 100 years, Perkins has trained special educators to reach 6 million children with multiple disabilities, no matter where they live.
A tactile lesson felt from Perkins to Vietnam
A teacher and student sit at a table, communicating with tactile sign language.
March 6, 2020
Through the Perkins International Educational Leadership Program, one educator from the southeast Asian nation is becoming part of #ThePerkinsEffect
Including every child
Two woman communicate with two boys using tactile sign language.
March 6, 2020
Showing teachers, families and communities how children who are blind or visually impaired can learn and engage in life
Memorable Images of 2019
Perkins goal ball squad cheering pre-game
December 30, 2019
Every year brings moments that stay with us, here’s a sampling of the best moments from 2019.
Latin American ELP participants dream big
A man and woman work with a student in a wheelchair.
December 19, 2019
Hailing from Brazil, Chile and El Salvador, three professionals hope to improve life for children with multiple disabilities in their countries.
Africa Forum provides world stage for disability advocates
An audience in an auditorium sits and listens to a presentation.
November 7, 2019
The conference brought leaders in the blind community and government together to share ideas for improving life for vulnerable populations.
Perkins India team member takes home prestigious medal for contributions to deafblind community
A woman and man crouch to work with a child with disabilities seated in a chair.
August 19, 2019
Sampada Shevde joins prestigious roster of Anne Sullivan Macy Medal winners.
Kenyan ELP grads are working to reshape the country’s classrooms
A teacher stands over a blind student's shoulders as he works on a brailler.
June 28, 2019
As a network, they’re spread out across the East African nation, but are all operating in pursuit of a common goal.

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