1. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Introducing the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas / Fayetteville Campus Gary Ritter, Director Research Associates: Joshua Barnett Ginny Hudson Laura Suitt Julie Summers

2. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Our History: Developed in response to need to connect policy- makers with current education policy research Funded primarily through a foundation gift Opened in August 2003 on Fayetteville campus Staffed by faculty and doctoral level graduate students

3. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Our Mission: The Office for Education Policy seeks to be a resource that aids state policymakers, educators, administrators, and other leaders in thoughtful decision-making concerning K-12 education in the State of Arkansas.

4. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Our Goals: The Office for Education Policy seeks to research key public policy issues relevant to K-12 education in Arkansas; and disseminate the findings to policymakers in a timely and accessible manner.

5. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Our Work: The Office for Education Policy publishes current research in the form of web-based resources and downloadable documents including the following: Policy briefs Working research papers Quarterly newsletters Monthly e-news updates

6. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Look for us at www.uark.edu/ua/oep.www.uark.edu/ua/oep

7. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Find policy briefs about current issues.

8. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Recent education news is posted monthly.

9. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Longer, working research papers offer depth.

10. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Current Activities: How can we be useful to policymakers and practitioners … Particularly during this session?

11. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Let us know how we may assist you.

12. OFFICE FOR EDUCATION POLICY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas / Fayetteville Campus http://www.uark.edu/ua/oep More info available on table…