The Council for Public School Improvement is a public school/university partnership between Kansas school districts and the Kansas State University College of Education. CPSI was established in 1985 and focuses on enhancing the quality and effectiveness of public school instruction and student achievement through targeted professional development.  CPSI received the University Professional and Continuing Education Association Central Region's Celebration of Excellence Award for Mature Non-Credit Programs. This award recognizes a program which demonstrates longevity and sustained
innovation.