Outlines the University of Ottawa's characteristics and special missions, the main features of the Ontario system of universities that have affected planning in each institution, and the main planning initiatives--successful and in-progress--taken by the University of Ottawa. (MSE)

The development and results of a study of state higher education executive officers concerning the office's varied structures and responsibilities, the characteristics of the officers, and the status of the office with regard to the state government and the institutions are described. The need for further inquiry is emphasized. (MSE)

An iterative ad hoc analysis of a variety of existing data bases was undertaken to estimate probable teacher shortages in math and science. This article describes the full set of compromises needed in order to use the data and the conclusions drawn. (Author/BW)

This case history of the Colorado Study of Learning Disabilities illustrates a variety of functions an evaluation study may serve for policy shapers at the state level. The impact of the initial evaluation is followed over two years, focusing on its use by influential participants in Colorado's special education policy-shaping community. (BW)

The development and validation of an indicator of educational need that would be suitable for guiding decisions concerning resource allocation to educationally disadvantaged schools in Australia is described. The data used came from national samples of records of student characteristics and from census information on district funding. (MSE)

A model for statewide planning of professional development covers everything from determining needs to managing the system. (Editor/HD)

Nebraska's approach to standards, assessment, and accountability: School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) is firmly grounded in the belief that decisions about student learning should be standards-based and should be based upon classroom knowledge of the student. This process relies upon the professional expertise of…

Community colleges have traditionally received funding based on student enrollment, which is usually considered an input in the educational process. Recently, however, legislation enacted at the federal and state levels specifies that funding is to hinge, as least in part, on student performance--an output measure. Performance standards improve…

In December 2004, the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy (CEEP) examined the issue of high school reform in its Education Policy Brief, "Redesigning High Schools to Prepare Students for the Future" (ED488911). Since the publication of that report, many new policies and programs have been established across the country at the…

This Challenge to Lead report, Getting Serious About High School Graduation, not only describes the challenges SREB states face in meeting the goal that all young adults have a high school diploma, but it also provides policies and strategies that each state can--and should--use to get serious about high school graduation. It is possible to adjust…

This paper summarizes several policy issues that were discussed during the years 2003-2005 periods while Dr. Upali Sedere was serving as Senior Policy Adviser and COP of USAID financed Equip-2 program with Education Development Center, Newton, Massachusetts. All data were from the Malawi School Census carried out by the Ministry of Education with…

This report reviews the 1990-91 activities of Quebec's Council of Colleges and its commissions on evaluation and vocational education. Part 1 focuses on the Council of Colleges and its mandate, composition, internal organization, activities, meetings, consultations, nominations to the Council and its commissions, advisory and research reports,…

This report reviews the 1991-92 activities of Quebec's Council of Colleges and its commissions on evaluation and vocational education. Part 1 focuses on the Council of Colleges and its mandate, composition, internal organization, activities, meetings, consultations, nominations to the Council and its commissions, advisory and research reports,…

This report reviews the 1992-93 activities of Quebec's Council of Colleges and its commissions on evaluation and vocational education. Part 1 focuses on the Council of Colleges and its mandate, composition, internal organization, activities, meetings, consultations, nominations to the Council and its commissions, advisory and research reports, and…

"Michigan's State Technology Plan (1998)" includes 21 Recommendations and 14 Belief Statements in categories ranging from incorporating technology into the curriculum and training teachers and other staff members to funding educational technology programs and establishing technical standards and a telecommunications infrastructure on…