This program, a partnership between the University of California, Davis, and Sonoma State University, is designed to produce exemplary educational leaders in schools, community colleges, and related areas within education. Graduates of this program will be prepared to lead for change in educational environments that promote learning, equity, and achievement for all students.

Formulated in 2005, CANDEL is fully accredited by WASC and aims to cultivate educational leaders from public schools, community colleges, state and local educational agencies, and organizations serving education in California. Program participants include principals, district office and county office of education staff, teachers, consultants, community college presidents and vice-chancellors and other current or aspiring leaders.

Our common purpose and theme is to produce exemplary leaders who are willing to question how we do business in education and seek to make the kinds of change that truly impact our students.

If you are a teacher, administrator or a student services professional in the P-12 or community college systems or work directly with schools, and are interested in developing your leadership qualities to bring about real change that promotes learning, equity and achievement for all students, then we encourage you to take a closer look at our program.

Mary Reid
Director of Student Services; PhD/MA Program Coordinator
School of Education, UC Davis
(530) 752-7259

Rosemary Galten
CANDEL Program Coordinator
School of Education, Sonoma State University
(707) 664-4051