Designed to prepare professionals to become leaders and advocates for all children and their families. Graduates lead system and policy development in inclusive, culturally, and linguistically diverse early childhood settings. These settings encompass a range of childcare, school, and community program environments. The Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity with a concentration in early childhood education (ECE) is designed for those who are passionate about the quality of life of young childreninfants to age eight and their families. They advocate for better work lives for early childhood education teachers. Those in the program aim to join leadership discussions and act at the highest level possible.<br>The EdD program is a practice-based, doctoral-level program for professional leadership in PK-20 and community-based education and other organizational contexts. The EdD prepares leaders to address complex educational challenges, effectively translate research into practice, influence policy, use data in decision-making, and organize individuals and groups to address challenges collaboratively and successfully. The EdD program's equity-focus equips educational leaders to recognize, identify, and eliminate those systems that create disparities, and improve policy, structures, and practices to ensure opportunities and participation for all individuals.<br>Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood Education concentration is designed for educational professionals interested in issues and practices in early childhood special education and early childhood education to improve outcomes for children with disabilities across early childhood settings. The concentration supports educators and administrators in districts, agencies, and programs to effectively improve outcomes of all children, including children with disabilities.