[American Councils for International Education](https://www.americancouncils.org)

Not specified (program recruitment and activities occur 2024–2025)

Covers professional development, U.S. exchange, and training activities for selected participants; no direct monetary award to individuals.

A two-year program to strengthen educational leadership among Uzbek school administrators through U.S.-designed training and professional exchanges.

--- ## Description The Educational Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a two-year initiative aimed at advancing the professional capacity and leadership skills of public school administrators and education officials in Uzbekistan. Developed in partnership with a U.S. university, the program features modules on strategic school growth, student engagement, positive behavioral strategies, and the role of principals as educational leaders. ELDP trains 28 public school principals and vice-principals, preparing them to become trainers who will subsequently deliver the curriculum to 280 additional peers across all regions of Uzbekistan. The program includes a two-week professional development experience in the United States, collaborative projects with U.S. counterparts, and culminates with a final conference in Uzbekistan to share outcomes and advocate for educational reform. --- ## Due Dates - No specific application deadlines are provided in the available materials. - Program activities, including recruitment, training, and exchanges, are scheduled for 2024–2025. - Interested candidates should monitor the [program page](https://www.americancouncils.org/programs/educational-leadership-development-program) for updates on future cycles or application windows. --- ## Funding Amount - The program covers all costs related to professional development, training, and the U.S. exchange for selected participants. - No direct monetary grant is awarded to individuals; support is provided in the form of training, travel, and program expenses. --- ## Eligibility - Targeted at public school principals and vice-principals from all regions of Uzbekistan. - Participants must be willing to serve as trainers for their peers following their own training. - The program is designed for education officials and administrators committed to advancing educational leadership in Uzbekistan. --- ## Application Process - Recruitment and selection details are not explicitly stated; interested individuals should check the [program page](https://www.americancouncils.org/programs/educational-leadership-development-program) for announcements. - Typically includes an application, selection of 28 primary participants, and subsequent training of 280 additional administrators. --- ## Additional Information - The program is funded by the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan and implemented by American Councils for International Education. - Includes a professional development exchange in the U.S. (Fall 2025) and a final conference in Uzbekistan (late 2025). --- ## External Links - [Educational Leadership Development Program Overview](https://www.americancouncils.org/programs/educational-leadership-development-program) - [American Councils for International Education](https://www.americancouncils.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------| | American Councils | [eldp@americancouncils.org](mailto:eldp@americancouncils.org) | +1 202.833.7522 | [Contact Form](https://www.americancouncils.org/about/contact-us) |

Educational Leadership Development Program

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