Programs and partnerships with Oregon’s K-12 institutions aim to serve Oregon students throughout their educational path and to ensure that students are prepared for post-secondary education. In addition to the programs or initiatives below, the Joint Boards, which combines the expertise of the State Board of Education and the State Board of Higher Education, works to facilitate student pathways and address issues of common concern in the public K-12, community college, and university systems.
- Integrated Data Transfer System (IDTS)
IDTS was approved by the Oregon legislature in 2005, and is scheduled for launch in 2007. The IDTS will electronically transmit student transcripts on-demand between and among high schools, community colleges, and universities. By connecting the the state’s three education sectors, the data system will support student progression from high school to college and between postsecondary institutions.
- Proficiency-based Admission Standards System (PASS) is a system of educational standards designed to align OUS admission with K-12 standards and performance measures. Created through a partnership between the Board of Higher Education and the Board of Education, PASS gives students better preparation for college by making sure they have the required skills and knowledge to succeed. Students can use a variety of assessment methods - including state and national assessments and classroom teacher judgment - to create a "College Admissions Profile" that includes information about their proficiency in six key subjects.
- Oregon Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP):
Oregon GEAR-UP is a collaborative program aimed to increase the number of low-income Oregon students who pursue and succeed in postsecondary education. The program provides meaningful academic enrichment activities that result in systemic, sustainable school improvements for partner school clusters throughout the state.
- AeA Scholarships:
The AeA scholarship program gives Oregon high school seniors who are planning to study engineering, computer science, or related fields an opportunity to apply for four-year scholarships, summer internships, and industry mentors. The scholarships are sponsored by corporations and administered by OUS.
- Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Programs (ORTOP):
Administered by OUS, ORTOP provides opportunities for students in fourth through ninth grade to experience the challenges and rewards of technical teamwork and gain insights into possible technical careers by building a robot, preparing a research presentation and competing in local and state tournaments.
- GET REAL:
Explore Computer Science Campaign
The GET REAL campaign is a partnership between OUS, Oregon high school teachers, and many of Oregon’s top industries, to provide college and career information about the field of computer science to high school juniors and seniors. The effort is managed through the Engineering and Technology Industry Council (ETIC).
- Oregon Pre-Engineering and Applied Sciences Strategic Planning Summit (OPAS)
This program in 2005 brought industry and educational leader together from throughout Oregon to launch the process of crafting a statewide strategy for enhancing pre-engineering and applied sciences education in Oregon. OPAS delegates and committees are working to craft and implement the Summit strategic plan and recommendations. OPAS is a partnership of industry foundations and the state’s public educational sectors.
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