oecs statisticians discuss further stregenthening of administrative data systems in education
1. The compilation of the third OECS Education Statistical Digest
2. The commissioning of an Out of School Children Study
3.The introduction of a Teacher Simulation Model for the OECS
4. The fostering of a Community of Practice among Statisticians.
The grouping of Statisticans met virtually throughtout the year with with onne face to face meeting callendered.
During the week of August 10th - 14th 2015 the face to face meeting was held in St. kitts and Nevis. Having already been introduced to the methodology for the Out of School Children Study participants reviewed the findings of that study, in order to ensurethat the data presented is representative of their national context and to identify possible reasons for data gaps and trends reflected in the report.
Participants were also exposed to an OECS Teacher Simulation Model (OECS-TESiM). The OECS-TESiM allows decision-makers and planners in education to evaluate the effectiveness of various policy decisions related to teacher employment and training. The exercise is expected to assist in ensuring that Member States attain full ownership and operation of the OECS Teacher Simulation Model.
Statisticians also reported and presented on national initiatives undertaken during the 2014/15 academic year which were geared towards strengthening data systems.