The focus of this session is the work of the Joint Research Taskforce on Educational Leadership Preparation, sponsored currently by four organizations.  Presenters will overview the work of the taskforce, present an interim report from the taskforce's Stage One work, and discuss the design and timeline for Stage Two.  Session participants will be engaged in a discussion on research on leadership preparation, asked to provide advice on future steps, and invited to participate in the work of the taskforce.

Presenters will also provide information on the UCEA organization, which is a consortium of universities that contribute to the development of educational leaders in the US and abroad.