You’re invited to be part of a unique gathering of international researchers, educators, and policymakers sharing how we can improve children’s lives through best educational practices.

The 28th International Congress for School Effectiveness and

Improvement (ICSEI 2015) takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio,

January 3–6, 2015. Presenters from as many as 50 countries will provide an international perspective on this year’s theme:

Think Globally, Act Locally, and Educate All Children to Their Full Potential

Join colleagues from Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to learn about effective schools and educational programs worldwide. ICSEI 2015 builds on its previous 27 international conferences, most recently in Sweden, Chile, and Indonesia, offering opportunities for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to gather in centrally located Cincinnati to address today’s pressing educational challenges.

ICSEI 2015 themes draw on the best of research and professional wisdom to explore the history and future of school reform; teacher effects from 1970s to the present; school- and system-level improvements; and the global and local implications of the 2013 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores.
We look forward to meeting you in Cincinnati, in the Heartland of America, to share a stimulating and productive time.

Alma Harris, Ph.D. University of Malaya
ICSEI President 2013–2015

Sam Stringfield, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Conference Co-Chair

Tom Shelton, Ph.D.

Fayette County Public Schools Conference Co-Chair