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Apr 5 2013 10:03AM
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04/05/2013 Job Opportunities
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Apr 4 2013 11:36AM
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MV Subgrant Application 2013 - 2015 Now Available
The Competitive Application Package for the Spring 2013 MV Subgrant Program is available and will be accepted through May 8, 2013. The next MV Subgrant round will be held in Spring 2015.
Click here for the application.
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Apr 4 2013 9:58AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - April 4, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for April 4, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-13 ...
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Apr 3 2013 1:47PM
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Opportunity to Contribute to Assessment Policy
ODE is seeking current or former educators with assessment expertise for the Essential Skills Review Panel.
Responsibilities
AESRP makes recommendations on:
The phasing in of Essential Skills for inclusion in the high school diploma and...
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Apr 3 2013 1:40PM
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Spring Online Writing Test Window Now Open
The spring online writing test window opens on Monday, April 1, 2013. As a reminder, only Grade 11 students who have not yet met or exceeded the achievement standard and who did not test during the winter test window are eligible to test during the s...
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Apr 3 2013 1:37PM
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State Testing Available on April 19
Friday, April 19, 2013 is a mandatory furlough day for the Oregon Department of Education. To avoid any interruption in online testing, AIR and Regional ESD Partner Helpdesk staff will remain available to supervise the OAKS Online System. Should any ...
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Apr 3 2013 1:32PM
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Teachers Needed: ELPA Content Panel
ODE is recruiting new members for the English Language Proficiency Assessment Content Panel. This advisory panel will review items to be field tested in 2013-14 and also calibrate items that were field tested this year. ODE is looking for experienced...
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Apr 3 2013 1:17PM
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Reminder: Public Comment & Hearing - Special Education & Public Insurance
Public Hearing: Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 200A of the Public Service Building in Salem.
Written Comment: Accepted through April 9, 2013. Please address comments to the ODE staff listed below.
The U.S. Department of E...
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Apr 3 2013 12:23PM
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ELPA January 2013 Test Scores Now Available
Scores for students who completed the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) January 9 and January 31, 2013 were posted in Student Centered Staging and Accountability Warehouse Extract (AWE) on the ODE secure district website and also in OAKS...
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Apr 3 2013 12:19PM
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Review Period Extended for ELPA Standards Verification Executive Summary and Performance Level Descriptors
The preliminary documentation and results of the ELPA Standards Verifications workshops have entered the review period. Although originally scheduled from March 19 through April 5, ODE will be accepting feedback about the ELPA Performance Standards V...
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Apr 3 2013 12:16PM
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2012-13 PSAT Data
Due to data processing issues there will be an additional delay of 1-2 weeks in releasing 2012-13 PSAT data. The College Board is working to resolve the issues quickly, and will inform ODE of any additional delays.
For additional information ple...
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Apr 3 2013 12:13PM
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ESD Partners Now Support Achievement Compacts
ODE has contracted with Intermountain ESD to provide help desk services in support of Achievement Compacts. Any questions you may have about data definitions, due dates, or your responsibilities with respect to completing and submitting your Achievem...
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Apr 3 2013 12:07PM
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Important Dates for April - May 2013
Date
Event
February 20- May 10
Smarter Balanced Scientific Sample Pilot Testing
April 1- May 22
Spring Online Writing Testing Window
April 39:00-10:00
DTC Monthly WebEx
April 4
ELPA tests from January 9-31 available in OA...
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Apr 3 2013 11:58AM
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Data Validations for Staff Position FTE and Class Size Open
Data used to populate institution staff FTE, teacher characteristics and self-contained class size for the Staff Position and Class Size 12-13 collections will be available for review from April 4, 2013 to May 3, 2013. During this time please check o...
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Apr 3 2013 10:18AM
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April 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update Released
In the April 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Conte...
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Apr 3 2013 7:36AM
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Oregon Sees Slight Increase in Number of Students in Special Education
State releases special education report cards and child counts
(Salem, Ore) – Today, Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton released the 2012-13 Special Education Child Count which provides details on the current number of special education students...
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Apr 2 2013 2:34PM
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April 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the April 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher...
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Apr 2 2013 2:00PM
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School Bus Safety Week April 8-12, 2013
Governor Kitzhaber has signed a Proclamation making April 8-12, 2013 School Bus Safety Week. Join us in saying thank you to Oregon's school bus drivers and all those who help keep our students safe on their way to and from school.
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Apr 2 2013 11:40AM
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April 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released
In the April 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit th...
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Apr 2 2013 7:33AM
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Executive Numbered Memo: 010-2012-13 – OAR 581-022-2130 - Kindergarten Assessment
To: District and ESD Superintendents
From: Rob Saxton, Deputy Superintendent
RE: Oregon Kindergarten Assessment: OAR 581-022-2130
On March 8, 2013 the State Board of Education adopted OAR 581-022-2130 which directs all school districts to...
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Apr 1 2013 10:06AM
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04/01/13 Job Opportunities
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Apr 1 2013 9:59AM
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Discipline Incidents Collection Opens May 16 for 2012-13 school year
The Discipline Incidents collection opens May 16, 2013 and closes July 1, 2012. Information and details will be posted as they become available.
All Oregon school districts are required to complete this data collection. District level staff respo...
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Mar 30 2013 11:23AM
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Revised 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of March 30, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of March 30, 2013 to view the latest ESD estimates.
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Mar 30 2013 11:20AM
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Revised 2013-14 District ADMw Breakouts as of March 30, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 District ADMw breakouts as of March 30, 2013 to view the latest district ADMw breakouts.
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Mar 30 2013 12:00AM
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Revised 2013-14 District Estimates as of March 30, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 District Estimates as of March 30, 2013 to view the latest district estimates.
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Mar 29 2013 12:00AM
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2011 SECC Multi-Year Database Data is Now Avilable.
The Special Education Multi-year Database is now available in the System Performance Review & Improvement (SPR&I) application on the ODE District Website. If you do not have access to SPR&I, please contact your district security administrator.
For ...
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Mar 27 2013 3:44PM
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Public Comment Invited - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Through Monday, April 8, 2013, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is accepting public comment on its annual applications to the U.S. Department of Education for federal IDEA funds. Copies of the applications and directions for submitting comments...
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Mar 27 2013 1:53PM
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Public Comment and Hearing - Special Education and Public Insurance
The U.S. Department of Education recently issued revised IDEA regulations related to the use of public insurance for special education services. To read more about these changes, go to: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/idea/part-b/part-b-parental-...
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Mar 27 2013 9:32AM
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Mandatory PE for K-8 by 2017: How are we doing?
Information provided by the Oregon Public Health Division
The 2011-2012 Oregon physical education (PE) data was released in late February. This latest report suggests that Oregon schools have a long way to go before meeting the 2017 mandate to...
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Mar 26 2013 12:00AM
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3/26/13 Job Opportunity
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Mar 25 2013 1:52PM
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March/April 2013 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!
The March/April 2013 English Language Arts Teacher Update is now posted! The ELA Teacher Update is a bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and studen...
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Mar 22 2013 1:07PM
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Public Charter School Asset Distribution 4-4-13
The Oregon Department of Education will be holding a distribution of used charter school assets and equipment from a former subgrant recipient. Assets are being made available by lottery to charter schools currently in operation. If you are interested ...
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Mar 22 2013 12:11PM
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Nontraditional Occupations Grants - Request for Proposals (RFP), 2013 - 2014
The 2013-14 RFP for Nontraditional Occupations - CTE Programs of
Study, is now available here
The grant application deadline is May 20, 2013.
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Mar 21 2013 1:11PM
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SECC 2012 Feedback WebEx Session
March 21, 2013 - 1:30-3:30 pm.
Session details were sent via the SEDC Listserv. Session information is also available online on the SECC Feedback Session webpage.
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Mar 21 2013 10:19AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - March 21, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for March 21, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-13...
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Mar 19 2013 11:21AM
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ELPA Batch 1 Data Available April 4
Due to additional data review, the ELPA Batch 1 results will be posted in Student Centered Staging on April 4, 2013. The results are going through additional quality control at American Institutes for Research (AIR) and ODE to ensure accuracy of the ...
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Mar 18 2013 3:16PM
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ELPA Cut Score Review Period
The preliminary documentation and results of the ELPA Standards Verifications workshops have entered the review period. From March 19 through April 5, ODE will be accepting feedback about the ELPA Performance Standards Verification Executive Summary ...
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Mar 18 2013 8:06AM
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Awards Highlight Importance of Student and School Wellness
Three Oregon schools honored for wellness programs
(Salem, Ore) – Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton today announced that Benson Polytechnic High School (Portland Public Schools), Chenowith Elementary (North Wasco County School District), and Meri...
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Mar 15 2013 4:30PM
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2013 Northwest Innovative Schools Network Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
Please mark your calendar for the 3rd annual Innovative Schools Conference, October 11, 2013 in Gervais:
The Northwest Innovative Schools Network (NWISN) Conference was developed to address isolation expressed by alternative school...
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Mar 15 2013 1:51PM
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Oregon Publisher Briefing WebEx for CCSS ELA/L and ELP/D 2013
The Oregon Publisher Briefing is intended for educational publishers and organizations.
The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education staff and seeks to provide an overview of the Oregon Content Standards, Criteria, and the Oregon rev...
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Mar 15 2013 9:47AM
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Virtual Charter School Enrollment Appeals Process
In 2011, House Bill 2301 gave school districts the option to deny a student’s enrollment in a virtual charter school if more than 3% of the district’s student population was currently enrolled in virtual charter schools located in other districts. When...
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Mar 14 2013 2:01PM
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March 2013 ESD Warrants
Click on March 2013 ESD Warrants to view the warrants for the March Payment.
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Mar 14 2013 11:22AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - March 14, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for March 14, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-13...
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Mar 14 2013 10:21AM
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OAKS Writing Assessment at Grades 4 and 7
The 4th and 7th grade OAKS Writing assessments will not be returning for the 2013-14 school year. Over the past few weeks, ODE has received a strong message from the field in a variety of venues that those assessments should not be administered durin...
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Mar 14 2013 10:15AM
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Last Day for Winter Online Writing Assessment is March 22, 2013
The winter online Writing test window closes next Friday, March 22, 2013. Districts administering the winter online Writing test must ensure that students complete the test by the end of the day on March 22. All un-submitted online writing tests will...
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Mar 14 2013 9:54AM
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Kindergarten Assessment Required Beginning Fall 2013
In 2012, House Bill 4165 directed the Early Learning Council and the Department of Education (ODE) to jointly develop a kindergarten assessment to be piloted in the fall of 2012 and ready for statewide implementation by the fall of 2013. On March 7,...
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Mar 14 2013 9:38AM
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Upcoming Professional Development with ODE Staff Assessment Presenters
Thursday-Friday, March 14-15
State English Learner Conference (Eugene)
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA)
Friday, April 26
Essential Skills, Alternative Assessment and Diploma Options (Eugene)
Oregon Association for Ce...
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Mar 14 2013 9:33AM
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OAKS Mathematics: Spanish Read Aloud
A few districts have asked whether the Spanish Computer-Based Read Aloud for the OAKS Math assessments is bilingual. Although students have access to bilingual read-aloud for some test items, the intent is for Spanish read aloud only.
Due to bac...
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Mar 14 2013 9:30AM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test Question of the Week - March 14, 2013
What is a performance task?
Performance tasks challenge students to apply their knowledge and skills to respond to real-world problems. They can best be described as collections of questions and activities that are coherently connected to a sin...
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Mar 14 2013 9:16AM
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Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Updates
Technology Clarification to the Field
During the first year of the operational Smarter Balanced testing (which will be spring of the 2014-15 school year) districts will need to have headphones for each student during the English Language Arts/Litera...
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Mar 14 2013 9:03AM
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Entering Freshman Profile - Class of 2011 Now Available
Entering Freshman Profiles for the high school graduating class of 2011 are available by high school, district, or state at: http://www.ous.edu/dept/ir/hsprofile.
The Entering Freshman Profile is created for Oregon high schools with at least fiv...
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Mar 14 2013 8:57AM
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Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO)
Oregon's ESEA Flexibility Waiver removed the requirement for school and district Adequate Yearly Progress designations, but the requirement to report subgroup performance against Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) remains. Beginning with the 2012-13...
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Mar 14 2013 8:53AM
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Important Dates for March - April 2013
Date
Event
February 20- May 10
Smarter Balanced Scientific Sample Pilot Testing
March 11-22
Class Size Audit Window
March 14
Spring Paper-Based Writing Order Window Closes
March 22
Winter Online Writing Test Window Closes...
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Mar 14 2013 12:00AM
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March 2013 District Warrants
Click on March 2013 District Warrants to view the warrants for the March Payment.
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Mar 12 2013 1:03PM
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Private Career Schools State Advisory Committee Meeting - March 22, 2013
The next Private Career Schools State Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on March 22, 2013 via webex. Members of the public are invited to attend. The logon information can be found below.
Time: 9:00 am, Pacific Daylight Time
Meeting Numb...
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Mar 8 2013 8:51AM
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Public Comment Invited- Special Education and Public Insurance
The U.S. Department of Education recently issued revised IDEA regulations related to the use of public insurance for special education services. To read more about these changes, go to: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/idea/part-b/part-b-parental-...
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Mar 8 2013 8:27AM
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March Education Update Now Online
The March issue of the ODE Education Update is now available online. The Education Update provides teachers, administrators, parents, and community members with news and information on key education topics, upcoming opportunities, and a range of educa...
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Mar 8 2013 7:39AM
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3/8/13 Job Opportunity
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Mar 7 2013 10:22AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - March 7, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for March 7, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-13 ...
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Mar 7 2013 8:03AM
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Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education
Public Meeting Notice
March 14, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
At the Public Service Building, Basement A
255 Capitol ST NE
Salem, OR 97310
PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME:
Public Comment Will Be Received
from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
An agenda may be req...
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Mar 6 2013 10:09PM
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Revised 2012-13 ESD Estimates as of March 6, 2013
Click Revised 2012-13 ESD Estimates as of March 6, 2013 to view the latest ESD estimates. Payments will be based on these estimates.
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Mar 6 2013 10:07PM
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2012-13 District ADMw Breakout as of March 6, 2013
Click 2012-13 ADMw Breakout as of March 6, 2013 to view the latest ADMw breakout for districts.
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Mar 6 2013 12:16PM
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March 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the March 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teacher...
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Mar 6 2013 11:46AM
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Update to Appendix K: Assessment of Essential Skills
ODE has posted a revision to Appendix K: Assessment of Essential Skills of the Test Administration Manual. The revised Appendix K contains the following updates: (1) added definitions of the Essential Skills; (2) reorganized the Assessment Options se...
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Mar 6 2013 11:40AM
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Spring Paper-Based Writing Order Window Closes March 14, 2013
The spring paper-based writing order window closes on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Districts may only order tests for eligible grade 11 students who do not have a banked writing score. As a reminder, students in grades 9, 10, or 12 may not test during t...
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Mar 6 2013 11:35AM
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New Essential Skills Case Study Now Available
In the summer of 2012, ODE conducted a case study of nine districts currently using work samples as a part of their Essential Skills assessment system. The purpose was to identify various methods and strategies that districts are using in order to sh...
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Mar 6 2013 11:26AM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test Update - March 7, 2013
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Pilot test launched February 20, 2013 at 1:00 pm Pacific time. Testing began with grades 7, 8 and 9 in mathematics and grades 7 and 8 in English Language Arts/Literacy, in 337 scientifically selected...
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Mar 6 2013 11:11AM
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Smarter Balanced Technology Requirements
The Smarter Balanced Technology Strategy Framework and System Requirements Specifications (http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter-balanced-assessments/technology/) provide minimum hardware specifications and basic bandwidth calculations that will all...
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Mar 6 2013 11:07AM
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Reminder: Class Size Audits
Class Size Audits will open Monday, March 11, and will remain open until Friday, March 22. The Consolidated Collections application for reviewing audits is not functioning, so you will receive a spreadsheet with the audits from your ESD Partner.
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Mar 6 2013 8:17AM
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Willamette ESD Hosts Common Core Seminar
Willamette ESD is hosting a seminar featuring international education expert Thomas Guskey. The CONNECT: Grades - Learning & Standards event will be held April 18 at the Nesmith Readiness Center in Dallas, Oregon.
Key topics will include natio...
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Mar 6 2013 12:00AM
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Revised 2012-13 District Estimates as of March 6, 2013
Click Revised 2012-13 District Estimates as of March 6, 2013 to view the latest 2012-13 estimates. Payments will be based on these estimates.
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Mar 5 2013 1:36PM
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Sustainable Schools – Sustainable Solutions Conference Call for Presenters
The Sustainable Schools – Sustainable Solutions Conference, Creating Resilient Schools and Communities, is seeking concurrent session proposals for the 3rd annual conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in West Linn, OR. The submittal deadline for prop...
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Mar 5 2013 12:00AM
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2011-12 and 2012-13 Combined Facility Grant Payments
Click Facility Grants for 2011-12 and 2012-13 - Combined payments as of March 5, 2013 to view the Facility Grant awards for 2011-13 biennium.
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Mar 4 2013 7:42PM
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2013-14 ESD Estimates as of March 4, 2013
Click 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of March 4, 2013 to view the ESD estimates.
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Mar 4 2013 7:40PM
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2013-14 District Transparency Estimates as of March 4, 2013
Click District Transparency Estimates as of March 4, 2013 to view the 2013-14 extended ADMw breakout for each district and charter school.
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Mar 4 2013 2:21PM
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March 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released
In the March 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit th...
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Mar 4 2013 12:00AM
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2013-14 District Estimates as of March 4, 2013
Click 2013-14 District Estimates as of March 4, 2013 to view the 2013-14 district estimates.
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Feb 28 2013 10:38AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - February 28, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for February 28, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012...
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Feb 27 2013 2:10PM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test Questions and Answers
Will students' Pilot Test scores be available to the public?
The Pilot Test is designed to be a test of the items, performance tasks, and testing system—not an opportunity to report on student learning. Therefore, schools participating in the P...
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Feb 27 2013 2:03PM
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Oregon Schools Participating in Pilot Test of Next-Generation Assessments
In the coming weeks, schools across Oregon will participate in the Pilot Test of the Smarter Balanced assessments in grades 3-11. The Pilot Test will allow Smarter Balanced to evaluate the performance of assessment items and the test delivery system ...
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Feb 27 2013 12:28PM
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ELPA Font Study for K-1 Students Is In Progress
The new font study for the ELPA K-1 grade band debuted in January. This font study is a result of requests from the field to explore a Denealian font (like Century Gothic in the chart below) for students in the earliest grades, to more closely match ...
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Feb 27 2013 11:58AM
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Shipping Deadline for Winter Paper-Based Writing is March 4, 2013
The winter paper-based Writing test window closed on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Districts must ensure that all unused test booklets, including blank overage booklets, are securely shredded and that all completed tests are shipped for scoring by Mon...
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Feb 27 2013 11:54AM
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Spanish Computer-Based Read Aloud for OAKS Online Math
Beginning in 2011-12, the OAKS Online Math test has supported a Spanish computer-based read-aloud option for students taking the side-by-side English/Spanish Math test. Please note that the Spanish computer-based read-aloud provides a Spanish-only re...
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Feb 27 2013 11:17AM
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Important Dates for February - March 2013
Date
Event
February 4
Last day for Staff Position Collection
February 7
Student Enrollment Report for 2012-13 released to the public and Press Release
February 8
DTC Kits for OAKS Paper-based Winter Writing Assessment deliver...
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Feb 27 2013 10:06AM
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Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 3/8/13 Notice
March 8, 2013
9:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.
At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Video Conference Room
999 Locust Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME:
From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Public Comment will be received....
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Feb 26 2013 1:03PM
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Staff Health Reminder: Colorectal Cancer - Get Screened and Spread the Word about the Cancer You Can Prevent
Information provided by Oregon Health Authority/Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program
Educators have a powerful role to play in helping Oregon prevent colorectal cancer, the second most deadly cancer. For your own health, get...
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Feb 26 2013 10:07AM
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Educator Effectiveness Regional Trainings
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Oregon Education Association (OEA), Chalkboard Project, Confederation of School Administrators (COSA) and regional ESDs, is offering Educator Effectiveness Regional Workshops this spring...
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Feb 26 2013 8:26AM
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Executive Numbered Memo: 009-2012-13 - Charter School Accountability, Achievement Compacts, Licensure/Registration, and Highly Qualified Requirements
To: All School District Superintendents, Charter School Directors
From:
Heidi Sipe, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation
Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director, Teacher Standards and Practices Commiss...
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Feb 22 2013 9:59AM
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NCES Releases "Issues and Recommendations for Best Practice" Report on Testing Integrity
Issues and Recommendations for Best Practice, a report on practices that support the integrity of test results, is now available. The report is part of a broader effort by the Department of Education to identify and disseminate practices and policies...
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Feb 22 2013 8:05AM
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2/22/13 Current Job Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Education has the following position(s) open to the public:
EDUC13-0011 Information Systems Specialist 5 (Database Analyst), closes 2/25/13
EDUC13-0014 Office Specialist 1 (High School Secretary), closes 3/11/13...
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Feb 20 2013 4:53PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - February 21, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for February 21, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012...
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Feb 20 2013 4:42PM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test (Scientific Sample) Launched February 20 with Special Forms Available March 14
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Pilot Test launched yesterday at 1:00 pm Pacific time. Testing will begin with grades 7, 8, and 9 in mathematics, and grades 7 and 8 in English Language Arts, in 337 scientifically selected schools across t...
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Feb 20 2013 4:02PM
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Reminder: Class Size Collection Closes March 1, 2013
Class Size collection will be closing on Friday, March 1. The Audit window will be open from March 11 to March 22.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your Regional ESD Data Collection Support Partner .
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94
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Feb 20 2013 9:54AM
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Advanced Placement Participation and Performance Continue to Increase
Free resources available to identify and support students in AP classes
(Salem, Ore.) – According to information released today in the College Board’s annual Advanced Placement Report to the Nation, the number of Oregon students taking, and suc...
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95
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Feb 19 2013 10:10AM
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2013 Public Notice and Comment - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
As required by federal law, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announces its annual applications for federal IDEA funds are opening for public review and comment. IDEA is a federal law governing special education services and federal funding f...
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96
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Feb 19 2013 9:42AM
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Executive Numbered Memo: 008-2012-13 - House Bill 2220
To: All School District Superintendents
From: Heidi Sipe, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation
Re: House Bill 2220 and OAR 581-022-1670
House Bill 2220 was enacted in 2011 by the Oregon Legislat...
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97
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Feb 18 2013 2:26PM
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2013 Oregon Process Web Conference Meeting - Friday, February 15, 2013
The Oregon Process Meeting is intended for educational publishers and organizations. The meeting is facilitated by Oregon Department of Education Staff and seeks to provide an overview and opportunity for feedback regarding the Oregon Instructional...
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98
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Feb 18 2013 10:47AM
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Publisher Notice # 2 - 2013 Oregon State Adoption Process for Instructional Materials CCSS English Language Arts & Literacy and English Lang Proficiency/Development
The following materials have been posted for publisher action as the next step in the Oregon CCSS ELA & L and ELP/D process.The forms and materials included in this notice contain deadlines which will guide you throughout the Instructional Materials ...
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99
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Feb 15 2013 9:17AM
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February 2013 ESD warrants
Click February 2013 ESD Warrants to view the latest warrants.
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Feb 15 2013 12:00AM
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Audit Finds Opportunities to Increase Adult GEDs
An audit, released February 6, recommends opportunities to increase the number of adults who earn General Education Development (GED) credentials to help achieve the state’s goal of ensuring that all adult Oregonians earn at least a high school diploma...
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101
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Feb 15 2013 12:00AM
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February 2013 District warrants
Click February 2013 District Warrants to view the latest warrants.
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Feb 14 2013 5:11PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - February 14, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for February 14, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012...
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103
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Feb 13 2013 3:38PM
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Extended Assessment: Dates to Remember
Per the 2012-13 Current Test Schedule PDF posted at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2691:
OAKS Extended Assessments are available for download after 2/14/13 in the Extended Assessment application on the district secure site: https://d...
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104
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Feb 13 2013 3:28PM
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Last day for Winter Paper-Based Writing Assessment - February 21, 2013
The winter paper-based Writing test window closes next Thursday, February 21, 2013. Districts administering the winter paper-based Writing test must ensure that students complete the test by the end of the day on February 21 (students taking the onli...
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105
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Feb 13 2013 3:27PM
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Spring Paper-Based Writing Order Window Open Through March 14, 2013
The order window for the spring paper-based Writing test (grade 11 only) is currently open. Districts will have through March 14, 2013 to complete their orders for the spring test window. Districts may order paper-based writing tests for their studen...
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106
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Feb 13 2013 3:25PM
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ELPA Domain Exemption Now Available
During the final quality control review of the ELPA test delivery system in January, ODE’s test vendor, American Institutes for Research (AIR), found that the new ELPA restricted resource that allows districts to exempt specified
ELPA domains for st...
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107
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Feb 13 2013 3:24PM
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Revision to Essential Skills (Smarter Balanced transition) Numbered Memo
Numbered Memo 007-2012-13 (Essential Skills Graduation Requirements During Transition to Smarter Balanced) was revised late last week (Friday, February 8) to include the following statement:
“Note that while students are able to use evidence tha...
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108
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Feb 13 2013 3:24PM
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Smarter Balanced Assessment Technology Requirement Clarification
At this time, neither microphones nor stylus devices have been identified as necessary input devices for the 2014-15 Smarter Balanced assessment. However, Smarter Balanced anticipates integrating manipulative media and interactive data elements for s...
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109
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Feb 13 2013 3:22PM
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Staff Position Audits
Staff Position Audits opened Monday, February 11, and will remain open until Friday, February 22. To review your audits, log in to the Consolidated Collections application and go to “Review Audits,” under Staff Collections, Staff Position 12-13 Revie...
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110
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Feb 13 2013 3:02PM
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January/February 2013 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!
The January/February 2013 English Language Arts Teacher Update is now posted! The ELA Teacher Update is a bi-monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and s...
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111
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Feb 12 2013 11:02AM
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Oregon English Learners Alliance Conference
This will be a great opportunity to bring your team together around the latest research and most effective programs and practices for our ELL students, practicing teachers, and administrators. Please sign up now.
click here to visit the website.
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112
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Feb 12 2013 9:23AM
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RTI Initiative 2013 - 2014 District Applications
The Oregon RTI applications are now available on our website.
To access the application and information click here.
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113
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Feb 8 2013 2:01PM
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New Talented and Gifted Education Parent Brochure Released by ODE TAG
The Oregon Department of Education announces that a new Talented and Gifted Education Brochure has been posted to the ODE TAG website. The brochure appears on the ODE TAG front page and in the Parent and Student subsection. The brochure is designed ...
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114
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Feb 8 2013 9:14AM
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Executive Numbered Memo: 007-2012-13 - Essential Skills graduation requirements during transition to Smarter Balanced
TO: School District and ESD Superintendents
FROM: Doug Kosty, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Assessment and Information Services
RE: Essential Skills graduation requirements during transition to Smarter Balanced
The Department has ...
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Feb 7 2013 10:15AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - February 7, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for February 7, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-...
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116
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Feb 7 2013 6:22AM
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Oregon K-12 Enrollment Numbers Up Slightly
After years of slowly declining enrollment, state sees small increase
(Salem, Ore.) – Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton today announced that there has been a slight increase in student enrollment since last year. According to counts by Oregon sc...
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117
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Feb 6 2013 5:25PM
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Assessment and Accountability Checklist Updated - February 5, 2013
ODE provides District Test Coordinators, Data Submitters and Superintendents with an Assessment and Accountability Checklist which includes:
Assessment testing windows for the 2012-13 school year
Key events and district responsibilities related...
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118
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Feb 6 2013 5:23PM
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ELPA Test Takers Must Have LEP Flag Set on SSID Record
The 2012-13 test window for the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) opened on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 and runs through Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
For 2012-13, as in both 2010-11 and 2011-12, the ELPA will only be available for studen...
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119
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Feb 6 2013 5:20PM
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Revised Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs)
The revised Smarter Balanced Initial Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) for both Math and English language arts/literacy, which include the draft college content-readiness definition and policy framework, are now posted for review.
ALDs descri...
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120
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Feb 4 2013 3:26PM
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February 2013 EII Update Released
The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon ed...
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121
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Feb 1 2013 4:01PM
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February 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the February 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teac...
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122
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Feb 1 2013 9:09AM
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February is CTE Month
CTE Month is a nationwide awareness and celebration event highlighting the positive opportunities for career exploration and career skills development that career and technical education offers for all students. The 2013 theme, “Career and Technical ...
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123
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Feb 1 2013 8:59AM
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February 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released
In the February 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit...
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124
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Feb 1 2013 7:59AM
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2/1/13 Current Job Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Education has the following position(s) open to the public:
EDUC13-0009 Information Systems Specialist 7 (Senior Business Systems Analyst), closes 2/13/13
EDUC13-0008 Information Systems Specialist 4 (Business Ana...
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125
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Jan 31 2013 9:04AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - January 31, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for January 31, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-...
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126
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Jan 31 2013 6:01AM
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Little Growth in Oregon Grad Rates; State Leaders Call for Systems Change
New state initiatives aim to address gaps early and radically increase graduation rates by 2025
(Salem, Ore.) – Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton today announced that Oregon’s 4-year graduation rate for 2012 was 68.4%, up only slightly from the p...
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127
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Jan 30 2013 5:07PM
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Winter Paper Writing Return Kits Arriving in Districts February 8, 2013
Districts who ordered paper-based Writing tests for the winter Writing test window will receive a return kit on Friday, February 8, 2013. This return kit includes return mailing labels, a return checklist, and an overage certification form. Districts...
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128
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Jan 30 2013 5:05PM
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Reminder: Approving Student Settings
It is important that test administrators review the name, SSID, grade, test subject and opportunity number, and test settings for each student waiting to begin testing and confirm that all information is correct before approving students to test in t...
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129
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Jan 30 2013 5:03PM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test (Scientific Sample) Replacement Schools
In mid-December 2012, ODE received the initial list of schools from Oregon that were randomly selected to participate in the scientific sample of the Smarter Balanced Pilot Test. Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) has been recruiting schools since th...
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130
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Jan 30 2013 4:55PM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test (Scientific Sample) Update
The Scientific Sample Pilot testing will take place between February 20 and May 10, 2013. Tests at different grade levels and content areas will be available during different specific testing windows within this broader window and this will determine...
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131
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Jan 30 2013 4:50PM
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2011-12 Graduation, Dropout, and Essential Skills Reports Published
The 2011-12 Cohort Graduation, Dropout, and Essential Skills Reports were published the morning of January 31. You can find the reports at:
Cohort Graduation Rate: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2644
Dropout Rate: http://www.ode.s...
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132
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Jan 30 2013 4:47PM
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Key Assessment and Accountability Dates for February 2013
Date
Event
February 4
Last day for Staff Position Collection
February 6
@ 9 AM
WebEx for District Test Coordinators and others, providing an informed update from ODE staff
February 7
Student Enrollment Report for 2012-13 rel...
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133
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Jan 30 2013 4:44PM
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Reminder: Staff Position Deadline February 4, 2013
The last day to submit your 2012-13 Staff Position Report is Monday, February 4, 2013. The collection will reopen for Audit Review from February 11 to February 22.
If you have questions, please contact your Regional Collections Support Partners...
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134
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Jan 30 2013 8:09AM
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MEMORANDUM NO: 006-2012-13 - Clarification Regarding Teacher and Administrator Evaluations
To: District and ESD Superintendents
From: Rob Saxton, Deputy Superintendent
Re: Clarification Regarding Teacher and Administrator Evaluations: Timelines, Assurances, and Implementation Plans
Clarification on the Implementation Timeline
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135
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Jan 28 2013 9:44AM
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Oregon Continues to Identify New ELP/D Standards Corresponding to CCSS
As announced in the May 10, 2012 edition of the Assessment and Accountability Update, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Offices of Educational Improvement and Innovation and Assessment and Information Services, in collaboration with members of...
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136
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Jan 25 2013 10:05AM
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Adoption of the Instructional Materials Criteria for CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy and English Language Proficiency/Development (ELP/D)
On January 25, 2013 the State Board of Education adopted the criteria for the above subjects. Listed are the adopted criteria.CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy - Cat 1-3 English Language Proficiency/Development (ELP/D) - Cat 4
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137
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Jan 25 2013 8:05AM
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1/25/13 Current Job Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Education has the following position(s) open to the public:
EDUC13-0008 Information Systems Specialist 4 (Business Analyst), closes 2/11/13
EDUC13-0006 Administrative Specialist 2 (School Finance Coordinator), clo...
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138
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Jan 24 2013 4:09PM
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Statewide CTE Network Meetings, February 2013
The Statewide CTE Network Meetings - AND Oregon Dual Credit Coordinators Meeting - in February are at Chemeketa Community College, Winema Campus, Building 48, on the following dates:
Wednesday, 2/6/13
Room 210
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ...
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139
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Jan 24 2013 1:29PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - January 24, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for January 24, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-...
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140
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Jan 24 2013 12:31PM
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Partnership Provides Online AP Exam Review for Oregon Students
Students get extra support to earn college credits while in high school
(Salem, Ore.) - Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton and Apex Learning® today announced a new partnership that will provide Oregon public high school students with access to onl...
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141
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Jan 23 2013 2:02PM
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Educator Effectiveness Webinar - Multiple Measures
A webinar titled "Multiple Measures: The What, Why, and How" will take place on Monday, January 28th from 3-4 PM. Presenter Bev Pratt from the Chalkboard Project will discuss student growth and professional goal setting. Login information can be found ...
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142
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Jan 23 2013 1:19PM
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Spring Paper-Based Writing Order Window: January 24 - March 14, 2013
The order window for the spring paper-based Writing test opens January 24, 2013. Districts will have through March 14, 2013 to complete their spring test orders through TIDE for eligible* 11th grade students only. The TIDE User Guide includes detaile...
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143
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Jan 23 2013 1:16PM
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Smarter Balanced Accessibility and Accommodation Guidelines
The Accessibility and Accommodation Guidelines for the Smarter Balanced Pilot Tests are now posted to the Smarter Balanced portal. They are under “Additional Resources” on the Resources and Documentation page:
http://sbac.portal.airast.org/Pilot...
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144
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Jan 23 2013 1:09PM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Test Update
Smarter Balanced has launched a Pilot Test page on the Smarter Balanced website. This website is a useful resource for anyone interested in information about the Pilot Test. It contains background information about how Pilot Test items were developed...
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145
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Jan 23 2013 12:56PM
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Smarter Balanced Technology Strategy Framework and System Requirements Specifications Updated
The technology planning framework has been updated to clarify the minimum hardware and software requirements that will allow schools and districts to evaluate which of their existing devices will support the administration of next-generation assessme...
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146
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Jan 23 2013 12:39PM
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Final Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) final public review is now open! This draft of the NGSS will be available for feedback from January 8, 2013 through January 29, 2013. This is the last public review period before the standards are complete...
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147
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Jan 23 2013 12:32PM
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Reminder: Class Size 2012-13 Closes March 1, 2013
The Class Size data collection opened January 17, 2013. It will close on March 1, 2013. The 2012-13 Manual has been updated and posted to the Schedule of Due Dates page. If you missed the video training, a recording of it will be posted on the Video...
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148
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Jan 23 2013 10:24AM
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Important Dates for the Coming Weeks
Important Dates for the Weeks Ahead
December 5 - January 30
Report Validation window (via spreadsheet) for:
Fall Membership
December 20 - February 4
Collection Window for:
Staff Position
January 10 - January 31
Preview...
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149
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Jan 23 2013 10:00AM
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DTC Monthly WebEx Sessions for 2012-13
District Test Coordinators and other school and district staff are invited to attend monthly WebEx sessions hosted by the Office of Assessment and Accountability. During these sessions, ODE will provide updates on current issues and respond to questi...
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150
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Jan 23 2013 12:00AM
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First Common School Fund Payment for 2012-13
Please click January 2013 First Common School Fund Payment for 2012-13 to review the distribution of the first Common School Fund payment for 2012-13.
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151
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Jan 22 2013 2:58PM
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Woodburn Superintendent to Join Department of Ed
David Bautista announced as new Assistant Superintendent
(Salem, Ore.) –Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton today announced that David Bautista, Superintendent of the Woodburn School District, will be joining the Oregon Department of Education as a...
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152
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Jan 22 2013 8:18AM
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51st Annual United States Senate Youth Program Finalists
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced the names of the two students who have been selected as delegates to the 50th Anniversary United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
To see the full announcement click here
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153
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Jan 17 2013 4:46PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - January 17, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for January 17, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-...
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154
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Jan 17 2013 2:01PM
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Region One Assessment Support Update
Amy Rockwell's son was born on December 28, and she is out on leave until April 1. If you are a region 1 school district and have an assessment question, you can continue to call her phone number (800-970-8372 ext. 1), and her phone line will ring at...
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155
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Jan 17 2013 11:31AM
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1/17/13 Current Job Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Education has the following position(s) open to the public:
EDUC13-0005 Principal Executive/Manager E (Director, Collaborative Operations & Data Management), closes 2/10/13
EDUC13-0002 Research Analyst 3 (Rese...
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156
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Jan 17 2013 11:12AM
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ELPA Domain Exemption Reminder
As published last week, during the final quality control reviews of the ELPA test delivery system, ODE's test vendor, American Institutes for Research (AIR), found that the new ELPA restricted resource that allows districts to exempt specified ELPA d...
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157
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Jan 17 2013 11:11AM
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Fall Membership Report Deadline
Preview 3 of the Fall Membership report was distributed this week. This is the last editable preview. All changes must be made in first period Cumulative ADM 2012-13 by January 25, 2013, in order to be reflected in the final report.
There is a f...
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158
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Jan 17 2013 11:10AM
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Class Size 2012-13 Opens January 17, 2013
The Class Size data collection opens January 17, 2013. It will close on March 1, 2013. The 2012-13 Manual has been updated and posted to the Schedule of Due Dates page. If you missed the video training, a recording of it will be posted on the Video ...
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159
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Jan 14 2013 2:00PM
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2012 Tax Exemption Memo Translations
The 2012 Tax Exemption Memo is now available online in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Chinese. The Oregon Tax Code provides an additional tax exemption for parents of certain IDEA-eligible children with disabilities.
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160
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Jan 14 2013 11:46AM
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USDA Foods Distribution Bulletin - January 2013
Click here for the January 2013 USDA Foods Distribution Bulletin. This bulletin contains important information regarding the pre-order of USDA Foods for the 2013-14 school year.
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Jan 14 2013 11:36AM
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January 2013 ESD Warrants
Click January 2013 ESD Warrants to view the January 2013 ESD Warrants.
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162
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Jan 14 2013 12:00AM
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January 2013 District Warrants
Click January 2013 District Warrants to view the January 2013 District Warrants.
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163
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Jan 10 2013 9:40AM
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Update - 12th Grade Access to Online Writing
When the 2012-13 Winter Writing test window opened yesterday, Wednesday, January 9, 2013, ODE's test vendor, American Institutes for Research (AIR), discovered that eligible Grade 12 students were unable to access the Online Writing test due to an er...
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164
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Jan 10 2013 9:18AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - January 10, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for January 10, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
Extended Assessment: Bra...
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165
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Jan 9 2013 2:21PM
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Preview Final Reports for Cohort Graduation, NCES Dropouts and Essential Skills
The final posting of the Cohort Graduation Reports, NCES Dropout Reports and Essential Skills is currently available for preview using the secure district validation application (Report Card/Accountability Reports). These reports have been refreshed ...
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166
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Jan 9 2013 2:06PM
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Update on the Final Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) final public review is now open! This draft of the NGSS will be available for feedback from January 8, 2013 through January 29, 2013. This is the last public review period before the standards are complet...
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167
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Jan 9 2013 12:13PM
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Teacher Nominations for Common Core State Standards 2013: English Language Arts & Literacy and English Language Proficiency/Development Instructional Materials Evaluators
The Oregon Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists and others who have interest and expertise in Common Core State Standards (CCSS) English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy and English Language Proficienc...
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168
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Jan 9 2013 11:59AM
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Facilitated IEP Pilot Program Now Accepting Requests
The Oregon Department of Education is proud to announce the inclusion of Facilitated Individual Education Program (FIEP) services within our Dispute Resolution options. From January 1- June 30, 2013 the FIEP pilot program will include the offering o...
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169
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Jan 9 2013 10:58AM
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Access to Online Writing for 12th Graders
The 2012-13 Winter Writing test window opened today, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. ODE's test vendor, American Institutes for Research (AIR), has discovered that due to an error eligible Grade 12 students are currently unable to access the Online OAKS ...
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170
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Jan 8 2013 3:49PM
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The Next Generation Science Standards Final Public Review is Now Open!
This draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be available for public feedback from January 8 through 29, 2013. This is the last public review period before the standards are completed in March 2013. We fully encourage all intereste...
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171
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Jan 8 2013 12:00AM
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2013 Oregon Circular of Information Announcing the upcoming Adoption of Instructional Materials and "Call for Bids"
The document provided below is the Circular of Information announcing the upcoming adoption of instructional materials for Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy andEnglish Language Proficiency/Development (ELP/D...
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172
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Jan 7 2013 3:05PM
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ELPA Domain Exemption Update - January 7, 2013
The 2012-13 ELPA test window opens this Wednesday, January 9, 2013. During final quality control reviews of the ELPA test delivery system, ODE’s test vendor, American Institutes for Research (AIR), found that the new ELPA restricted resource that all...
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173
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Jan 7 2013 11:59AM
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NAPE and NAPE Education Foundation Accepting Nominations
NAPE and the NAPE Education Foundation are now accepting nominations for several awards to recognize educators and other professionals for their dedication and leadership on equity issues. For more information, click here.
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Jan 7 2013 8:31AM
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1/7/13 Job Opportunity
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Jan 4 2013 9:22AM
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George Washington Teachers' Institute Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the George Washington Teachers' Institute. The Institute will provide a one-week study program at George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, in northern Virginia, for four Oregon teachers from public and non-publi...
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176
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Jan 4 2013 7:56AM
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January 2013 EII Update Released
The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon ed...
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177
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Jan 3 2013 3:14PM
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January 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the January 2013 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teach...
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178
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Jan 3 2013 3:09PM
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January 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released
In the January 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Social Sciences Teacher Update, please visit ...
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Jan 3 2013 12:53PM
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January 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update Released
In the January 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Mathematics Teacher Update, please visit the Con...
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Assessment and Accountability Update - January 3, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for January 3, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Extended Assessments
MEMORANDUM NO. 002-2012-1...
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Jan 3 2013 10:49AM
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Oregon's Alternate Assessment Transition
In an effort to keep districts and schools up-to-date with the Oregon Department of Education's alternate assessment transition efforts, additional information and resources have been posted to the Common Core State Standards - Alternate Assessment w...
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OAKS Online Field Test Items
On January 9, 2013, ODE will introduce additional test items into the OAKS Online assessments. As of January 9, students will see approximately 5 additional test items per test compared to tests administered in the fall. These additional test items a...
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Jan 3 2013 10:45AM
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OAKS Online Retest Opportunities Now Available
As of January 2, 2013, OAKS Online multiple test opportunities are now available for those districts with policies allowing for students to retest. High school students have up to three total test opportunities in OAKS Online Reading, Math, and Scien...
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Jan 3 2013 10:42AM
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Writing Security Reminders
The winter writing test window opens next week on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 for both the online and paper-based administrations. In preparation, ODE encourages districts to review the following security reminders with staff:
All printed test m...
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Jan 3 2013 10:33AM
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2012-13 ELPA Test Window Opens Next Week
The English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) window opens on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. This assessment is required each year for all students eligible to receive NCLB Title III services. For additional information about the ELPA, please refer...
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Jan 3 2013 10:27AM
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English Learners Alliance Conference
COSA and the Oregon Department of Education are sponsoring a State English Learners Alliance Conference, March 14-15, 2013 at the Eugene Hilton. This conference will focus on “best practices” for all English learners. Click here to register.
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Jan 3 2013 8:00AM
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Bus Driver Instructor Courses
The application for 2013 Bus Driver Instructor Courses is now on the Pupil Transportation web site. You can go directly to the registration information by clicking here.
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Jan 2 2013 5:06PM
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Second Period Cumulative ADM Closing January 14, 2013
Reminder - The Second Period Cumulative ADM data collection will close on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM. If you need assistance submitting your data, please contact your ESD Regional Data Collection Partner . More information on the Second Pe...
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Dec 31 2012 10:46AM
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State Board of Education December 2012 Actions
At their December meeting the State Board of Education took the following actions:
• Denied state board sponsorship to Riverside Charter Academy
• Denied the Oregon Virtual Education Charter School (East) Waiver request
• Denied the Oregon Vi...
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Dec 31 2012 10:37AM
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Encourage High School Seniors to Apply for the National Youth Science Camp!
Two high school seniors from each state will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects...
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Dec 31 2012 9:38AM
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Nominate an Outstanding Science Teacher for the Presidential Award!
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. The 2012-201...
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Dec 28 2012 2:40PM
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December 2012 Private Career School Newsletter
Private Career Schools December 2012 Newsletter
• Criminal background check fees reduced!
• Pilot Project: Alternate pathway for licensing barbering instructors.
• Pathways for obtaining a license to teach barbering
• Private Career Sch...
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Dec 28 2012 11:23AM
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December 2012 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the December 2012 Arts Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Arts Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teac...
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Dec 28 2012 8:00AM
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12/28/12 Current Job Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Education has the following positions open:
EDUC12-0074 Dormitory Counselor 1 (Oregon School for the Deaf Substitute Position), closes 1/20/13
EDUC12-0073 Project Manager 3 (Senior Project Manager), closes 1/20/...
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Dec 27 2012 12:00AM
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Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education
Public Meeting Notice
January 10, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
At the Public Service Building, Basement A
255 Capitol ST NE
Salem, OR 97310
PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME:
Public Comment Will Be Received
from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
An agenda may be r...
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Dec 21 2012 2:01PM
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Free GED and WorkKeys Test Prep Materials through the Oregon State Library
As a result of a partnership with the Oregon State Library, the LearningExpress Library (LEL) is now available for free to Oregon students through the Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS) as well as the Oregon Career Information System (CIS...
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Dec 21 2012 10:07AM
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November-December 2012 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!
The November/December 2012 English Language Arts Teacher Update is now posted! The ELA Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and stu...
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Dec 20 2012 8:59AM
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2012 Tax Exemption Memo
The 2012 Tax Exemption Memo is now available online. The Oregon Tax Code provides an additional tax exemption for parents of certain IDEA-eligible children with disabilities.
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Dec 19 2012 5:06PM
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Smarter Balanced Update on Assessment Report Design
The Oregon Department of Education would like to share the following update from Smarter Balanced regarding a progress update about the data reports that will be developed for the assessment.
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
WestEd ...
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Dec 19 2012 1:49PM
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Smarter Balanced Pilot Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Available
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter) will administer a pilot of the Smarter assessments from February 20 - May 10, 2013. As the start of the Pilot approaches, many districts from across the consortium have submitted questions to Smart...
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