Regionalization of education and strategies of its management

The regionalization of education as the most important trend of education development in Russia is considered. It is indicated that regionalization of education reflects specific social economical problems, national and cultural traditions of the region, is directed at the real regional requirements; takes into account different forms of interaction of both regional and federal interests. It is highlighted that regionalization of education contributes to strengthening of integrity of Russian education system. Methods of operating regional systems of education based on the creation of a target model are proposed.