By teachers, for teachers
ELP’s mission is to enhance and improve the quality of public education by empowering new teachers to succeed in their profession.
In 2018, a diverse group of education advocates came together to share ideas for enhancing the teaching profession
After much discussion and research, we concluded that empowering teachers to succeed in their work - and thereby stay in the profession - was the most fundamental thing we could do.
This belief forms the essence of Educators Leading the Profession (ELP). It signals a new approach that is union-led, research-backed, and guided by partners and thought leaders.
It also underpins our pilot initiative: help new teachers be stronger and last longer.
How it all began...
ELP Pilot Test
In partnership with eight teachers unions in the Midwest, ELP is currently conducting a two-year pilot program. Once the pilot ends, the ELP team and our partners will evaluate the model’s success.
Program Values
Excellence
We deliver high-quality, relevant and effective solutions to help new teachers succeed.
Teacher Focused
Teachers’ input, ideas and experiences are at the heart of everything we do.
Optimism
We want the very best for teachers and believe in the future of the profession.
Collaboration
We value diverse perspectives and working closely with partners.
ELP Team
Dan Burkhalter
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dan works with individuals and organizations that are committed to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning in America’s public schools.
His unique skill set and experiences allow clients to enjoy a high return on reform investments and actions.
During his tenure at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) and the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), Dan led continuous organizational improvement efforts while managing week-to-week execution of plans and crises responses, learning first-hand how to lead change and how to address the pitfalls and roadblocks along the way.
Dan has assembled a team of experts and partners to help implement and guide ELP’spilot.
Liseth Contreras
PROGRAM MANAGER
Liseth Contreras is a life-long learner who is committed to helping teachers succeed.
She’s an expert in project management best practices, design thinking and agile methodologies and principles and a certified Project Management Professional and Scrum Fundamentals industrial engineer. Liseth is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
Support us
If you are interested in helping teachers be stronger and last longer, consider supporting our work. ELP is provided at no cost to school districts.
Your financial support will help ensure we can expand our program to more states, districts, and schools. All donations are tax deductible.
