Maine

The Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE)

The Center for Education Policy, Applied Research, and Evaluation, in the College of Education and Human Development of the University of Southern Maine, provides assistance to school districts, agencies, organizations, and university faculty by conducting research, evaluation, and policy studies. In addition, CEPARE co-directs the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI), an institute jointly funded by the Maine State Legislature and the University of Maine System. This institute was established to conduct studies on Maine education policy and the Maine public education system for the Maine Legislature.

Director: David L. Silvernail
CEPARE, University of Southern Maine
119 Bailey Hall, 37 College Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
Phone: (207) 780-5044 or (800) 800-4876 x5044
Fax: (207) 228-8143

Maine Center for Economic Policy

The Maine Center for Economic Policy advances public policies that help Maine people prosper in a strong, fair and sustainable economy. They advance this mission through high-quality research, analysis, citizen education, and coalition building. MECEP describes itself as an independent, nonpartisan organization. One of its stated goals is achieving “opportunities for education, training and employment that enable all Mainers to reach their full potential.”

Maine Center for Economic Policy
P.O. Box 437
Augusta, ME 04332-0437
Phone: 207-622-7381
www.mecep.org