This division supports and coordinates policy development. It is also responsible for program evaluation, student assessment programs, strategic planning, legislative matters and intergovernmental affairs with respect to education.
This division provides administrative and financial support services to the department and the school system. The division manages and provides support and advice in the area of teacher pensions. The division is responsible for budget development and control, accounting, purchasing, provision of texts and materials through the learning materials distribution center, managing the school construction and capital repair program, and processing payroll for the school system.
Human Resources provides services to the department in the administration of staffing, classification, personnel, payroll, collective agreements, professional development and human resource policies.
Technology in Learning is responsible for providing support and services for communication and information technology to public schools, the department and school board offices.