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    The document describes the structure and administration of education in the United States. It outlines the various levels and types of education including early childhood, primary, secondary, postsecondary, and higher education. It also discusses the roles of various national bodies that help coordinate education across states but notes that the US system is decentralized with states and local districts controlling laws and policies.

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    USA- Structure and

    Administration
    Unit III
    Structure of U.S. Education
    Early childhood education is followed by
    primary school (called elementary school in
    the United States),

    middle school,

    secondary school (called high school in the


    United States),
    Structure of U.S. Education
    postsecondary (tertiary) education- Postsecondary
    education includes non-degree programs that lead to
    certificates and diplomas

    s i x d e g re e l e v e l s : a s s o c i a t e, ba c h e l o r, f i r s t
    professional, master, advanced intermediate, and
    research doctorate.

    The U.S. system offer postdoctorate research


    programs. Adult and continuing education, plus
    special education, cut across all educational levels.
    School education
    The age of entry to compulsory education in the U.S. varies,
    according to the state, between 5 and 7 years of age, 6 being the
    most common. The age at which compulsory schooling ends varies
    between 16 and 18 years of age, the most common being 16.
    School education
    School years are referred to as "grades" in the United
    States. The length of primary education varies from four
    to seven years, i.e. grades 1-4, 1-7, etc
    School education
    There is no national structure, curriculum or governing law;
    all laws and policies are set and enforced by the 50(52-DC
    and Puerto Rico) state governments and the over 14,000
    local school districts. All states and school districts have set
    the secondary school graduation level as the completion of
    12th grade, and the common name for the secondary
    graduation qualification is the High School Diploma .
    School education
    Many US secondary school districts and private schools
    allow students to participate in the Advanced Placement
    (AP) programme of the College Board. This programme
    allows qualified students to take college level introductory
    courses in selected subjects taught by certified faculty.
    Higher education

    Higher education in the U.S. is also called postsecondary education,


    but the latter term also refers to all formal education beyond
    secondary school, whether higher education (defined as degree-
    granting education) or not. Postsecondary vocational education and
    training, which is non-degree but can produce some transferable
    credits under certain circumstances.
    Higher education
    The U.S. higher education system is characterized by
    accessibility, diversity, and autonomy and is known for both
    its size and quality. The federal government has no
    jurisdiction or authority over the recognition of educational
    institutions, members of the academic professions,
    programmes or curricula, or degrees or other qualifications
    Higher education

    Quality assurance is achieved via the system of voluntary


    accreditation by specific accrediting agencies that are
    recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and meet
    the standards for membership in the Council for Higher
    Education Accreditation (CHEA). Accreditation is a self-
    regulating process of quality control engaged in by the U.S.
    Stages of studies


    Non-university level Education


    Post-secondary studies (technical/vocational type)
    This level includes (1) all institutions that only award
    qualifications under the Bachelor's degree; (2) programmes
    leading to awards under the Bachelor's degree offered at
    institutions that also award higher degrees
    Stages of studies


    University level studies


    University level first stage:Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree,
    Advanced Certificate, First Professional Degree
    University level second stage: Master's Degree, Post-Master's Degree/
    Certificate, Diploma/Certificate, Degree of Education Specialists
    University level third stage: Research Doctorate
    Stages of studies

    Teacher education
    Training of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers
    Training of secondary school teachers
    Training of higher education teachers
    Stages of studies


    Teacher- requirements

    •The completion of a teacher education program.


    •Supervised teaching experience.
    •The completion of basic writing and math skills tests
    Stages of studies

    Non-traditional studies
    Distance higher education
    Lifelong higher education
    Higher education training in industry
    Other forms of non-formal higher education
    Training of higher education teachers
    NATIONAL BODIES
    

    United States Department of Education
    Role of governing body: The Executive Branch agency
    responsible for federal education programmes of all types and
    levels and headed by the Secretar y of Education, a
    Presidential Cabinet appointment. The federal role in
    education is strictly limited by the US Constitution and by
    federal statutes. The Department of Education does not
    function as a governing body but operates in cooperation
    with state and local authorities.
    NATIONAL BODIES
    

    Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
    (AGB)

    Role of governing body: The AGB is a membership


    organization of the governing boards of higher education
    institutions, both public and private. It does not exercise
    control over these boards, but rather represents their
    interests and provides information and training materials.
    NATIONAL BODIES
    


    Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)


    Role of governing body: The ACCT functions as a


    representational organization for members of governing
    boards of public community colleges, state and local
    community college systems.
    NATIONAL BODIES
    


    Education Commission of the States (ECS)


    Role of governing body: Coordinates State government


    authorities in each State.
    NATIONAL BODIES
    


    National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)

    Role of governing body: Coordinates State Boards of


    Education.
    NATIONAL BODIES
    


    National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education


    and Certification (NASDTEC)
    Role of governing body: NASDTEC coordinates and
    represents the various state and territorial officials and offices
    responsible for administering the laws and regulations
    pertaining to the qualifications, licensure, and professional
    performance of school teachers, administrators and other
    personnel.
    NATIONAL BODIES
    

    United States Network for Education Information (USNEI)

    Role of governing body: USNEI is the official US


    information service on matters of student and professional
    mobility, recognition of institutions and qualifications and
    related issues.

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