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.
- 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.
- 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 website is part of a collaborative outreach effort of Oregon University System (OUS), Oregon high school teachers, and many of Oregon’s top industries, to provide college and career information about the fields of engineering and 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)
Oregon Pre-engineering and Applied Science Initiative (OPAS) has been bringing industry, non-profit, and public educators together since 2005 to improve the quality and availability of opportunities for Oregon students in pre-engineering, computer science, and applied sciences education with special emphasis on late elementary through high school, and connecting to post-secondary education. Partners collaborate, share expertise, and develop strategies with a goal to increase the number of Oregon students pursuing engineering, computer science, and related career pathways.
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