The Center for Applied Policy in Education (CAP-Ed) at UC Davis
facilitates the nexus of research, policy, and practice with a
commitment to eliminating inequities in schooling and providing
learning opportunities for diverse students. CAP-Ed connects
education leaders and practitioners with nonpartisan,
research-supported information and expertise from scholars and
policymakers. Our services and publications foster a thoughtful,
well-informed education system in California encompassing policy
makers and those implementing policy in schools and districts.
CAP-Ed Services & Practices
- Publishing and distributing syntheses of current research and
policy to inform policymaking and policy implementation
throughout the education system.
- Hosting annual seminars for policymakers and education
stakeholders with experts in key education topics focused on
equity and school improvement.
- Assembling collaborative systems and instructional rounds to
mobilize intersectional, reform-oriented networks that are
research informed and actionable.
- Conducting new education policy research on key topics such
as district and school leadership, school finance,
accountability, and curriculum and instruction with an equity
lens.
Current Programs & Services
Superintendents’ Executive Leadership Forum (SELF)
California Superintendents Collaborative Network
California Principals’ Collaborative Networks
California Institute for School Improvement (CISI)
2021-2022 CAP-Ed Impact Report
2020-2021 CAP-Ed Impact Report