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Building Capacity for Research on Post-High School Pathways: A Knowledge Exchange Strategy for Ontario. Dr. Scott Davies McMaster University. Rationale for Knowledge Exchange. Despite calls for evidence-based policy, gaps between worlds of research and decision-making
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Building Capacity for Research on Post-High School Pathways: A Knowledge Exchange Strategy for Ontario Dr. Scott Davies McMaster University
Rationale forKnowledge 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
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
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
Key Role of AERO • Occupy role of researcher and board employee • Serve as “knowledge brokers” between groups of stakeholders
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
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
Any questions? • For more information, please visit http://www.yorku.ca/pathways/