1. Building Capacity for Research on Post-High School Pathways: A Knowledge Exchange Strategy for Ontario Dr. Scott Davies McMaster University

2. Rationale for Knowledge Exchange Despite calls for evidence-based policy, gaps between worlds of research and decision-making Bridge via 2-way, active cooperation Some examples: CCL, Levin (OISE) Bolster research capacity by utilizing policy relevant admin data

3. Background: Sweet et al study Link records and survey of TDSB grade 9’s in 2000 to OUAC / OCAC records Examine post-high school pathways: drop out / graduation / post secondary application / institutional destination Key predictors: context, individual characteristics, academic performance

4. Our Knowledge Exchange Goals Showcase innovative data linking Researchers: apply similar methods to data from other boards; boost quality of useable data province-wide Decision-makers: use findings to inform interventions Data owners: develop protocols for wider usage of data

5. Key Role of AERO Occupy role of researcher and board employee Serve as “knowledge brokers” between groups of stakeholders

6. Our KE Plans Hold workshops and meetings Build electronic supports Create network of researchers Use TDSB study as initial template Spread and share methods, techniques Create new data-gathering

7. Agenda Today: Rob Brown will discuss procedures for data linking Future: develop protocols to energize research – use and merging data, address security, confidentiality, privacy issues

8. Any questions? For more information, please visit http://www.yorku.ca/pathways/ http://www.yorku.ca/pathways/