P-20 Council 2010
P-20 Council of the Ozarks
The P-20 Council of the Ozarks, facilitated by Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC), is comprised of representatives from OTC, Springfield Public Schools, the area 4-year colleges and universities, the Workforce Investment Board, area Chambers of Commerce, regional business and industry leaders, as well as other K-12 districts in the Southwest Region. This Council is striving to establish and carry out the goals of this initiative for the region.
The P-20 Council of the Ozarks had its inaugural meeting on June 4, 2010 during a Council Summit held at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO. The event was attended by over 50 individuals and provided a springboard for future endeavors of the Council. Currently, over 120 individuals are participating in the Council and working toward achieving its goals.
Mission, Vision and Goals
Mission:
The P-20 Council of the Ozarks is a partnership of educators, employers, community members and policymakers working together to provide consistent leadership thus ensuring seamless progression through education into the workforce and society.
Vision:
Productive citizens in the local and global workforce of the 21st century
Goals:
1. Develop strategies for optimal outcomes in the transition through education and into the workforce.
2. Foster collaboration among pre-kindergarten, elementary, secondary, post-secondary and graduate education institutions and the business and workforce sectors.
3. Improve academic achievement and college success while promoting lifelong learning.
P-20 Information
The following links and documents contain pertinent and helpful information related to the development of the P-20 Council of the Ozarks. Check back often for new information.
Links
Resources
- Lumina Foundation's Strategic Plan 2025
- Winning the skills race and strengthening Americas middle class
- Measuring Up 2008: The National Report Card on Higher Education
- America's Perfect Storm
- A Stronger Nation Through Higher Education
- Selected data on P-20 Education in America
- P-20 Post-Secondary Education Report
- P-20 Elementary-Secondary Education Report
- Getting Past Go: Rebuilding the remedial education bridge to college success
- Revving the Education Engine
- Benchmarking for Success: Ensuring U.S. students receive a world-class education
- Missouri - Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements through 2018
- Workforce 2025
- Aligning Training Pathways for the Unemployed:
- P-20 Economic Development Report
- Tough Choices or Tough Times (Exec. Summary)
SW MO Connections and State Reports
Contact Information
For more information on the P-20 Council of the Ozarks or to become involved in one of our committees, please contact Dr. Gavin O'Connor at oconnorg@otc.edu or 417-447-8241.