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The International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation (IJELP) is a nationally refereed, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the preparation and professional development of educational leaders. Published annually in the spring, IJELP features empirical studies, conceptual papers, and practitioner-focused articles that examine leadership preparation programs, residency and internship models, program evaluation, and innovative approaches to developing P–20 school and district leaders. The journal emphasizes research-to-practice connections that strengthen principal, superintendent, and other leadership pipelines in diverse educational contexts

IJELP is indexed in ERIC and EBSCO (ISSN is 2155-9635).

Caryn Wells, Editor
Oakland University
Jill Ann Channing, Assistant Editor
East Tennessee State University

ISSN 2155-9635
Current Issue: Volume 21, Number 1 - Spring 2026

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Submission Guidelines

Submit a Manuscript

The International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation (IJELP) publishes one issue annually in the spring. Manuscripts are accepted for consideration through March 1 each year.

All submissions must adhere to the following requirements:

  1. Manuscript Length and Format: Manuscripts should be approximately 25 pages in length, including references, and submitted as Microsoft Word documents.

  2. APA Style: All manuscripts, including references, must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

  3. Tables and Figures: Tables must be created using Microsoft Word's Insert Table feature. All tables and figures should be embedded within the manuscript at their intended locations rather than placed at the end of the document or submitted as separate files.

  4. Electronic Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted through the FastTrack electronic submission system.

Archives

Volume 20, Number 1, Spring 2025
Volume 19, Number 1, Spring 2024
Volume 18, Number 1, Spring 2023
Volume 17, Number 1, Spring 2022
Volume 16, Number 1 - Spring 2021
Volume 15, Number 1 - Spring 2020
Volume 14, Number 1, Spring 2019
Volume 13, Number 1 - Spring 2018
Volume 12, Number 1 - Spring 2016
Volume 11, Number 2 - Fall 2016
Volume 11, Number 1 - Spring 2016
Volume 10, Number 2 - Fall 2015
Volume 10, Number 1 - Spring 2015
Volume 9, Number 2 - Fall 2014
Volume 9, Number 1 - Spring 2014
Volume 8, Number 2 - Fall 2013
Volume 8, Number 1 - Spring 2013