INDIANAPOLIS (Aug 28, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) proudly announces that the Education Specialist (EdS) in District Level Leadership program is now recognized as fully aligned to National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards without conditions.

The NELP building-level standards were designed for institutions undergoing Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation and NELP program review. The NELP building-level standards are appropriate for advanced programs at the master, specialist, or doctoral level that prepare assistant principals, principals, curriculum directors, supervisors, and other education leaders in a school building environment.

The NELP building-level standards are provided by the NELP Specialized Professional Association (SPA), sponsored by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA).

“This recognition affirms our unwavering commitment to excellence in preparing visionary district leaders ready to transform education at the highest levels,” said Amie Anderson, dean of the School of Integrated Learning and Development. “We are excited to explore the ways this will allow both our program and its students to extend further than ever before.”