Finally, the study will track the performance of CSRD schools beyond the three year grant period to address the sustainability of comprehensive school reform. Survey will provide national data on issues related to school crime and safety. The contractor will provide support to the Network, which allows ED to maintain close communications and direct access to the state higher education executive officers and other high-level state education officials. The Network also represents the states' mutual interest in postsecondary data selection, collection, analysis, and use. The contractor serves as a liaison to the states, coordinates conferences and meetings, provides technical assistance, produces data manuals, produces and disseminates publications, and conducts feasibility studies.
Dates below are projections only.
In addition, EDRS must interact with ERIC s network of Clearinghouses and other support contractors within the system. The Department has a requirement for a contractor to assist with the Blue Ribbon School Program. In January of 1982 the Secretary of Education initiated a program to provide national recognition to successful schools. In identifying schools that are successful, the program seeks both schools that have sustained high levels of impressive accomplishments and schools that have demonstrated significant improvement by overcoming obstacles and problems. The contractor will assist the Department in activities such as providing planning, data gathering, data entering, analysis, commission of papers, dissemination support and essential logistical support.