Support Scholarship in Educational Leadership

NCPEA | ICPEL invites scholars, faculty members, researchers, and experienced educational leadership practitioners to help advance the field by serving as peer reviewers for our scholarly journals and book publications.

Peer review is essential to maintaining the quality, credibility, and relevance of our publications. Reviewers provide thoughtful, constructive feedback that strengthens scholarly work, supports authors, and contributes to the ongoing development of educational leadership research and practice.

Journal Review Opportunities

NCPEA | ICPEL seeks qualified reviewers to evaluate manuscripts submitted to its scholarly journals.

Journal reviewers contribute by:

  • Evaluating the scholarly quality, rigor, and relevance of submitted manuscripts.
  • Assessing the clarity of research questions, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, findings, and implications, as applicable.
  • Providing constructive feedback to help authors strengthen their work.
  • Supporting editorial decisions and maintaining our journals' scholarly standards.

Review opportunities may vary by journal scope, editorial needs, and manuscript submissions.

Book Review Opportunities

ICPEL Publications also welcomes reviewers interested in supporting its scholarly and professional book publishing program.

Book reviewers may be invited to:

  • Evaluate book proposals for scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and potential contribution to the field.
  • Review draft manuscripts or selected chapters.
  • Assess the organization, coherence, and intended audience of proposed publications.
  • Provide constructive recommendations to authors and editorial teams.

These opportunities support the development of high-quality books that advance educational leadership scholarship, preparation, and professional practice.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with expertise in educational leadership and related fields, including:

  • University faculty and researchers.
  • Educational leadership preparation faculty and program administrators.
  • Experienced PK–12 and higher education leaders.
  • Scholars and practitioners with specialized methodological, theoretical, or professional expertise.

We assign reviewers based on relevant expertise, publication needs, and editorial discretion.

Express Your Interest

If you are interested in reviewing journal manuscripts, book proposals, or book manuscripts, we invite you to complete our Reviewer Interest Form. 

The form allows you to identify your areas of expertise and indicate the types of reviewing opportunities that interest you. Submitting the form expresses your interest in serving as a reviewer but does not guarantee an assignment.

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Thank you for considering this opportunity to support NCPEA | ICPEL's scholarly mission.