To assist education, government, community agencies, business and labor in maintaining cultural literacy and improving quality and equality in educational programs by: (a) developing and disseminating effective education products and procedures; (b) conducting research on educational needs and issues; (c) providing technical assistance in effective education; (d) evaluating effectiveness of educational programs and projects; (e) providing training in educational planning, management, evaluation, and instruction; (f) serving as an information resource on effective educational programs and processes; (g) providing a forum for discussing and resolving educational issues.