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Oct 4 2013 10:44AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - October 4, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for October 4, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & W...
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Oct 4 2013 10:19AM
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Smarter Balanced Field Test: Districts Encouraged to Participate
In the spring (mid-March to early June) of 2014, Smarter Balanced will conduct the Field Test of its innovative next-generation assessments. Schools in Oregon have the opportunity to participate in and experience an assessment that is closely aligned...
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Oct 4 2013 8:57AM
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Important Dates for October and November 2013
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Event
October 1
TIDE 2013-2014 available
October 3
District preview on ODE secure website of Final 2012-13 School and District Report Cards and Detail Sheets
October 7
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WebEx for: Release of 2012-13 School and Di...
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Oct 3 2013 8:59AM
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Mandatory DTC Training on Accountability Reporting
A required DTC Training WebEx has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 23 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM covering Accountability Reporting. In the past, this material has been part of the regular set of training modules, but given that the accountability re...
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Oct 3 2013 8:49AM
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Extended Assessment Field Test Review (Online)
The Oregon Department of Education extends an invitation to special and general education teachers to participate in an upcoming online review of some recently developed assessment items at all grade levels/bands and subject areas of the Extended Ass...
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Oct 3 2013 8:42AM
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Achievement Compact Data Not Suppressed
The Disaggregated reports provided by the Achievement Compact Application from ODE contain unsuppressed data that could inadvertently reveal personal information about students, resulting in a FERPA violation. Accordingly, we ask that you not publicl...
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Oct 3 2013 8:40AM
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Spanish and English School and District Report Cards Final Preview
The final preview of the school and district report cards will be October 3, 2013. A WebEx will be held Monday, October 7, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM to present embargoed report card results. The public release of the Report Cards will be Thursday, O...
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Oct 3 2013 7:52AM
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Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton Statement on New Education Funding
“Yesterday, during their special session, the Oregon Legislature approved an additional $100 million in funding for Oregon’s public K-12 schools. For our districts, this will mean a longer school year, reduced class sizes, or increased instructional o...
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Oct 2 2013 12:25PM
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October 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released
In the October 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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Oct 2 2013 11:33AM
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USDA Foods Service Fee Refund 2013-14
The Oregon Department of Education USDA Food Distribution Program is issuing a service fee refund for the 2013-14 school year. Please click here to see the announcement.
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Oct 2 2013 9:03AM
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2012-13 Annual Report submitted on October 1, 2013
Nurses in schools and students with certain medical impairments report.
An annual report that provides information regarding the availability of nurses and number of students with medical impairments was submitted yesterday.
For more ...
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Oct 2 2013 8:38AM
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TIDE Now Open for 2013-2014 Academic Year
TIDE is now open for the 2013-2014 academic year. All 2012-13 school-level users have been deleted from TIDE and will need to be added to TIDE by their DTSA or DSA if they should have an account this year. DTSAs and DSAs who need a list of users in t...
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13
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Oct 2 2013 8:32AM
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Clarification: Stylus Not Required for Smarter Field Test
ODE has received inquiries from districts regarding whether Smarter plans to require use of a stylus when administering the Smarter Mathematics Assessment. While Smarter is investigating the use of a stylus for future administrations of the Smarter M...
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Oct 1 2013 11:13AM
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Private Career Schools Advisory Committee Meeting October 4, 2013
The Private Career Schools Advisory Committee will be meeting on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 9:00 to 3:00. The agenda for Friday’s meeting is available online through this link .
You can attend either in person at the Oregon Department of Educat...
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Oct 1 2013 7:57AM
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Update on Food and Nutrition Services Operations: Child Nutrition Programs
The Child Nutrition (CN) Programs, including School Lunch, School Breakfast, Child and Adult Care Feeding, Summer Food Service and Special Milk will continue operations into October. Meal providers are paid on a reimbursement basis 30 days after the en...
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Sep 27 2013 1:57PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - September 27, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for September 27, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA &...
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Sep 26 2013 6:34AM
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Oregon 2013 SAT Results Released
Oregon students continue to outperform nation but see slight declines in participation and performance
(Salem, Ore.) – Today Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton announced the participation and performance of Oregon’s 2013 public school graduates on...
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Sep 25 2013 4:02PM
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Educator Effectiveness Summits Held This October 2013
To support districts in their early implementation efforts, two summits focused on Evaluation and Support Systems and Common Core State Standards Implementation will be held this October. Districts will be eligible to be reimbursed up to $500 to off-s...
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Sep 25 2013 12:23PM
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House Bill 2220 Frequently Asked Questions Updated
Please click here to view the updated version of House Bill 2220 Frequently Asked Questions.
To learn more about House Bill 2220, please visit the 2011 House Bill 2220 web page.
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Sep 25 2013 11:31AM
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Transfer Students and the Kindergarten Assessment
If a student participates in the kindergarten assessment and then transfers to another school, the school should still enter the student response data into Consolidated Collections and then securely destroy the assessor form consistent with the requi...
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Sep 25 2013 10:44AM
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TIDE Opens for 2013-14 on October 1
The Test Information Delivery Engine (TIDE) will open for the 2013-14 school year next Tuesday, October 1. At that time, authorized DSAs and DTSAs may begin creating user accounts for their district. TIDE manages users across all OAKS systems, includ...
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Sep 25 2013 8:51AM
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Spring Writing Appeals 2012-13
Appeals of 2012-13 spring writing records are due to ODE on Monday, September 30. Spring writing appeals will be loaded to Student Centered Staging by noon on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
For more information on writing appeals, contact Ken.Hermen...
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Sep 25 2013 8:46AM
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Writing Appeals Deadline Nears
The deadline for districts to submit appeals for writing assessments that were completed during the spring 2013 writing window is Monday, September 30, 2013. All submissions need to be received by ODE by close of business on that date.
Informati...
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Sep 25 2013 8:43AM
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Kindergarten Assessment Data Collection Update
The collection file formats for the early literacy, early math, and approaches to learning segments have been added to the Kindergarten Assessment Collection Details Pages in the Schedule of Due Dates at https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/info/. T...
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Sep 25 2013 8:34AM
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New Cumulative ADM Report
The Cumulative ADM Reports menu now includes the External Production Download. The names of the reports have been changed and will appear as “Production Download - Internal” and “Production Download - External” from the Reports dropdown menu.
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Sep 24 2013 11:55AM
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CTE Revitalization Grant Webinar September 27, 2013 - Crafting a Quality Grant Proposal
The fifth in a series of webinars related to the CTE Revitalization Grant will be broadcast on Friday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m. This webinar will provide tips on how to write a quality grant proposal. To join the webinar click here on September 27. ...
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Sep 24 2013 11:15AM
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CTE Revitalization Grant - Call for Grant Proposal Reviewers
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking volunteers to serve as grant proposal reviewers. Ideally, reviewers will come from a variety of backgrounds - business, industry, education, labor - and from a wide range of experiences - partnership...
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Sep 23 2013 10:28AM
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CCSS English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy Instructional Materials Adoption-2013
Instructional materials evaluation occurs in August and is proposed for State Board adoption October 18, 2013. Adopted materials are available for purchase by districts.
Materials are to be in classrooms by September 2014
Publisher contracts and bi...
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Sep 20 2013 11:04AM
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Free and Reduced Price Meal Income Guidelines for School Year 2013-2014
The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs announces annually the income guidelines for free and reduced price meals for students in schools operating the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and for free milk in schools...
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Sep 20 2013 11:00AM
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September 2013 Science Teacher Update Released
In the September 2013 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Ar...
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Sep 20 2013 10:39AM
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Meal Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsors That Charge for Meals
Meal Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsors That Charge for Meals
Free or reduced price meals are available to children meeting the approved eligibility criteria.
The 2013-14 income eligibility guidelines are available here . ...
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Sep 20 2013 9:22AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - September 20, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for September 20, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA &...
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Sep 20 2013 12:00AM
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Meal Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsors That Do Not Charge for Meals
Meal Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsors That Do Not Charge for Meals
Free or reduced price meals are available to participants meeting the approved eligibility criteria.
The 2013-14 income eligibility guidelines are available he...
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Sep 19 2013 4:31PM
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September 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the September 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 Tea...
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Sep 19 2013 3:02PM
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September 2013 Mathematics Teacher Update Released
In the September 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 C...
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Sep 19 2013 1:00PM
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Spanish School and District Report Cards Available for Preview
The Spanish versions of the 2012-13 school and district report cards are now available for district preview. The English versions of the report cards have been available since Thursday, September 12.
The report cards have been redesigned based o...
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Sep 19 2013 12:17PM
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Private School Data Due November 8, 2013
Instructions and Form 581-1392-O are located on the Special Education Funding - Private School Fiscal Requirements webpage. Data collected is the enrollment as of October 1 with the Private School Data form due November 8, 2013.
Collection Co...
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Sep 19 2013 10:50AM
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New Guidance for Setting Student Learning and Growth Goals
To support district implementation of their local evaluation and support systems (SB290/ESEA Waiver), the Oregon Department of Education has developed a guidance document to assist educators with their Student Learning and Growth (SLG) goal setting pro...
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Sep 19 2013 9:45AM
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Testing and Media Requests
This school year, many schools will be administering new assessments -- the Kindergarten Assessment this fall and the Smarter Balanced Field Test in the spring. We know that your communities, parents, and local media may have a lot of questions, curi...
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Sep 19 2013 9:40AM
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Sign Language Interpretation Accommodation and Statewide Assessments
In February 2013, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) approved the use of the Sign Language Interpretation Accommodation during the OAKS, Extended assessments, and Kindergarten assessment for all content areas except Reading (K&S)/Early Literacy...
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Sep 19 2013 9:34AM
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Comparison Group Reports for 2012-2013
Socioeconomic status (SES) Ranks and Comparison Groups for the 2012-2013 Oregon Statewide Assessment results for reading/literature and mathematics (grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11), writing (grades 11 and 12), and science (grades 5, 8, and 11) are n...
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Sep 19 2013 9:31AM
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Secure Assessment Group Reports Updated for 2012-2013
Participation, Performance, Non-Linked Trend, and Strand/Trait Reports within the Assessment Group Reports application have been updated with 2012-13 data on the secure district web site (https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/) as of September ...
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Sep 19 2013 9:25AM
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First Period Cumulative ADM 2013-2014 Opening
The 2013-14 First Period Cumulative ADM data collection will open on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The collection will remain open through Monday, October 28, 2013.
The collection includes enrollment data from July 1, 2013 through October 1, 201...
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Sep 19 2013 9:19AM
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Supplemental Report Card Data Validation Window Closes on September 23
Supplemental Report Card Validation: The validation period runs from September 12 through September 23, 2013 (Spanish versions are available September 19). The validation period is designed to allow districts and schools to revise and resubmit the cu...
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Sep 19 2013 8:57AM
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Smarter Balanced Adopts Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines
The Governing States of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) voted to approve the Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines in advance of a large-scale Field Test of the assessment system in early 2014. The unan...
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Sep 19 2013 8:53AM
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Smarter Balanced Launches Webpage to Reach Broader Audience
The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) recently launched a Spanish webpage with downloadable factsheets for teachers, parents, and students. The webpage provides information on the assessment system and the Consortium's work to...
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Sep 19 2013 8:49AM
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Oregon's State Network of Educators (SNE)
A group of Oregon state educators will begin identifying resources to assist states' transitions to the new Common Core State Standards and accompanying assessments. This group, the State Network of Educators (SNE), is composed of 85 educators and ad...
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Sep 19 2013 8:39AM
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Smarter Balanced Field Test: Participation Opportunities for Schools and Districts
In the spring (mid-March to early June) of 2014, Smarter Balanced will conduct the Field Test of its innovative next-generation assessments. Schools in Oregon have the opportunity to participate in and experience an assessment that is closely aligned...
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Sep 18 2013 2:27PM
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Eastern Oregon University Hosts Oregon Indian Education Association Youth Conference
The Oregon Indian Education Association Youth Conference, “Nurturing the Warrior: Building Skills for Success,” takes place September 21-22, 2013 and includes workshops on careers, leadership and culture. Members of Speel-Ya, Eastern Oregon University’...
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Sep 18 2013 11:04AM
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September/October 2013 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!
The September/October 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 ...
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Sep 18 2013 8:30AM
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Registration for 2013 SPR&I Annual Training Ends Soon!
Online registration for some of the 2013 SPR&I Annual Training events ends on Friday, September 27, 2013. Therefore, registration pages for the regions listed below will be removed on 9/27/13 at 5:00 pm.
10/2/13: Hilton Eugene & Conference Cen...
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Sep 17 2013 8:36AM
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Federal School Improvement Dollars Impact Learning Around the State
Ten Oregon schools complete school improvement process
(Salem, Ore.) – Today Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton announced that ten Oregon schools are exiting the School Improvement Grant process after three years of additional resources and supp...
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Sep 16 2013 3:20PM
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2013 Oregon Statewide Teacher Inservice Opportunities
The Oregon Teacher Inservice is October 11 this year. For your convenience, a listing of opportunities and resources for the 2013 Statewide Teacher Inservice is available at the following link:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities...
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Sep 15 2013 11:27AM
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2013-2014 Oregon BeginningTeacher and Administrator Mentoring Program Grant Awarded
The Beginning Teacher and Administrator Mentoring Program was established by the state through the passage of the 2007 Legislature’s HB 2574. In 2013, under the leadership of Governor John Kitzhaber, the Oregon Education Investment Board proposed key...
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Sep 15 2013 11:22AM
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Oregon’s Great ShakeOut Encourages Schools to Participate
Students have been participating in fire drills for years. When the alarm sounds kids know what to do, but what about an earthquake? Learning how to respond when the ground starts shaking is just as important.
“Your survival depends in part on h...
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Sep 13 2013 9:35AM
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Supplemental Report Card Data Validation Window
Supplemental Report Card Validation: The validation period runs from September 12 through September 23, 2013. The validation period is designed to allow districts and schools to revise and resubmit the customized form (spreadsheet) for the Supplemental...
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Sep 13 2013 9:32AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - September 13, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for September 13, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA &...
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Sep 13 2013 8:39AM
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Mobile Secure Browsers for iPad and Android Tablets User Guide
In 2013-2014 we will support OAKS Online and Online Writing secure student testing on iPads and Android tablets for the first time. ELPA will continue to be available on desktops and laptops only. A User Guide with information about the installation ...
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Sep 13 2013 8:30AM
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September 2013 ESD Warrants
Click September 2013 ESD Warrants to view the September 2013 ESD warrants.
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Sep 13 2013 12:00AM
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September 2013 District Warrants
Click September 2013 District Warrants to view the September 2013 District warrants.
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Sep 12 2013 11:43AM
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School and District Report Card Validation Opened on September 12, 2013
The redesigned 2012-2013 School and District report cards are now available for district preview on the ODE secure district site. These reports are available in the "Report Card" validation within the Achievement Data Insight application.
This p...
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Sep 12 2013 10:28AM
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Monthly Informal WebEx for District Test Coordinators
This venue is to answer participants’ questions informally; in addition this webinar brings forward important questions from front line DTCs for ODE’s planning purposes and to improve ODE’s ability as stewards of Oregon’s Assessment and Accountabilit...
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Sep 12 2013 10:21AM
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Supplemental Report Card Data Validation Window Opens
Supplemental Report Card Validation: The validation period runs from September 12 through September 23, 2013 (Spanish versions will not be available until September 19). The validation period is designed to allow districts and schools to revise and r...
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Sep 12 2013 6:29AM
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State Education Leaders Reflect on Changing Scores
Percent of students meeting standard declines but average scores hold steady
(Salem, Ore.) – Today, Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Rob Saxton released the statewide test results for reading, writing, math, and science for the 2012-1...
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Sep 11 2013 5:05PM
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New Test Security Resources Available
As districts prepare to provide school test coordinators and test administrators with test administration and security training for 2013-14, ODE has released a 2012-13 Test Impropriety Trends Report identifying trends in reported test improprieties. ...
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Sep 11 2013 4:55PM
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First Period Cumulative ADM WebEx RESCHEDULED
The First Period Cumulative ADM WebEx Training has been rescheduled. The new date for the WebEx is Wednesday, September 18, 2013, between 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. The training will focus on attendance and fall membership reporting.
Access to the WebEx ...
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Sep 11 2013 4:41PM
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Important Dates for September and October 2013
Date
Event
September 12
Public release of Test Results for 2012-13
September 12
@ 2 PM
WebEx: Report Card Summary (Part 3 of 3)
September 12-23
Validation period for submitting revised data for the Supplemental Report Card Dat...
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Sep 11 2013 4:30PM
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Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Releases New Performance Tasks
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) has released a set of sample assessment items and performance tasks in English language arts/literacy and mathematics.
The sample items and tasks provide an advance look at the types of questions student...
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Sep 10 2013 4:28PM
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CTE Revitalization Grant Webinar September 12, 2013 - CTE Programs of Study and Pathways
The fourth in a series of webinars related to the CTE Revitalization Grant will be broadcast on Thursday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. The focus of this webinar is CTE programs of study and pathways. To join the webinar click here on September 12. The w...
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Sep 10 2013 8:42AM
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Executive Numbered Memo 002-2013-14 - House Bill 2756 Seclusion Cells
To: All School District Superintendents and Special Education Directors
From: Sarah Drinkwater, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Learning
Re: House Bill 2756 – Seclusion Cells
House Bill 2756 required public education providers to rem...
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Sep 9 2013 9:04AM
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EIPA Video Conference Workshops 2013-2014
Boys Town National Research Hospital will be conducting four video conference trainings for sign language interpreters. These trainings will be hosted by Intermountain Education Service District, Southern Oregon Education Service District, and Willa...
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Sep 6 2013 9:24AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - September 6, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for September 6, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA &...
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Sep 5 2013 12:00PM
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2013 Fall Conference for Administrators of Special Education
This year’s conference will be held at the Eugene Hilton Hotel on October 3 – October 4, 2013. On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, from 9:00 – 4:00 at the Eugene Hilton, ODE will host an extended session: Success through System Performance Review & Impr...
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Sep 5 2013 9:21AM
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Updated Training Modules for the Kindergarten Assessment Now Available
ODE has updated the training notes for Kindergarten Assessment training modules 3, 4, and 5. An updated version of module 6 is also posted. These resources are available at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=3915.
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Sep 5 2013 6:51AM
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Results for English Learners Leave Much to be Desired
State prepares for major changes to instruction, standards, and assessment for English Learners
(Salem, Ore.) – Today, Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton announced the release of the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) report for the 2...
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Sep 4 2013 4:54PM
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School and District Report Cards Available for Preview on September 12, 2013
The 2012-13 school and district report cards will be available for district preview on Thursday, September 12. The report cards have been redesigned based on recommendations from an external Report Card Steering Committee. Key features of the redesig...
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Sep 4 2013 4:00PM
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September 2013 Social Sciences Teacher Update Released
In the September 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 visi...
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Sep 4 2013 2:13PM
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CTE Revitalization Grant Webinar September 6, 2013 - Partnerships
The third in a series of webinars related to the CTE Revitalization Grant will be broadcast on Friday, September 6 at 3:00 pm. The focus of this webinar is partnerships. The webinar is a live repeat originally delivered on August 7, 2013. To join the...
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Sep 4 2013 1:56PM
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Deletion of 2012-13 Users from TIDE
The 2012-2013 institution-level users will be deleted from the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) at 7 PM PT on September 21, 2013. Please download and save the institution-level users in your district before 7 PM PT on Friday, September 20....
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Sep 4 2013 1:53PM
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First Period Cumulative ADM WebEx
The First Period Cumulative ADM WebEx Training will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, between 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. The training will focus on attendance and fall membership reporting.
Access to the WebEx training and handouts will be posted ...
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Sep 4 2013 1:47PM
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Extended Assessment: Test Administrator Training Info
Background: To administer Extended Assessments to students in the state of Oregon, educators must be appropriately trained as either a Qualified Assessor or a Qualified Trainer of the Extended Assessments. Educators who are trained in the process of ...
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Sep 4 2013 12:15PM
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Mandatory Annual CACFP Training
The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) Annual Training for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsors is being conducted as an online training through Oregon iLearn between August 5, 2013, and September 13, 2013.
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Sep 3 2013 2:45PM
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Job Opening - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Chief Information Officer
Open until filled
$81,120.00 - $119,460.00 Annually
Location: Salem, Oregon
OUR MISSION: The Oregon Department of Education fosters excellence for every learner through innovation, collaboration, leadership...
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Aug 30 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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Aug 30 2013 11:20AM
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Job Opening - Supervising Teacher (Oregon School for the Deaf)
The Oregon Department of Education/Oregon School for the Deaf is conducting a search for the Supervising Teacher (Director of Instruction). This position is permanent, full-time (based on a 220-day school year) and is in management service.
ABOU...
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Aug 30 2013 11:05AM
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Supplemental Report Card Data Validation
Summary Report Card Preview: The summary report card preview will be available Sept 5. The letter and curriculum sections will be added Sept 12. The Summary Report Card can be accessed by districts through the secure Achievement Data Insight (ADI) ap...
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Aug 30 2013 9:43AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - August 30, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for August 30, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & W...
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Aug 29 2013 3:30PM
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Dual-Language/Two-Way Bilingual Grant
We are pleased to announce the next grant related to Oregon’s Strategic Initiatives. This year under the leadership of Governor John Kitzhaber, the Oregon Education Investment Board proposed key strategic investments to support Oregon’s attainment of ...
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Aug 29 2013 1:02PM
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Collaborative Assistive Technology Assessment - Fall Web Class Through PSU
Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP) is offering a fall web class, "Collaborative Assistive Technology Assessment." This Portland State University course teaches a collaborative team model for assessing an individual student's need for assistive ...
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TIDE Offline September 21-30: ODE Recommends Download by 7 PM, September 20
The Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) will be offline from Saturday, September 21 through Monday, September 30, 2013 and will re-open for the 2013-14 academic year on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 8 a.m. PDT. As a reminder, all institution-le...
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91
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Aug 28 2013 5:32PM
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2013-14 Secure Browsers and Practice Tests Now Available
Following extensive internal and external quality control testing in partnership with school districts around Oregon, ODE and AIR have confirmed that all issues with the Java-free secure browsers have been successfully resolved. The following applica...
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92
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Aug 28 2013 5:10PM
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Supplemental 2012-13 Report Card Data Collection - Final Update
Deadline: August 30, 2013 is the deadline to submit the completed 2012-13 School and District Report Card Supplemental Data Collection templates in both English and Spanish.
The completed templates, in both English and Spanish, must be submitted...
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93
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Aug 28 2013 5:07PM
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Oregon's Alternate ("Extended") Assessment: Qualified Trainer and Qualified Assessor Trainings
Important information on the Qualified Trainer (QT) and Qualified Assessor (QA) training requirements and opportunities for the current school year can be found under the “Training” icon at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=178. Please no...
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94
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Aug 28 2013 5:03PM
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Oregon's Alternate ("Extended") Assessment: Data Entry
Please note: Beginning in 2013-14, the window for entering Extended Assessment data will now close a week earlier to allow for the submission and analysis of grade 12 students data which are using this assessment to demonstrate proficiency in some or...
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Aug 28 2013 2:10PM
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Farm to School and School Garden Grants Continue to Transform School Lunch
Nineteen school districts to receive nearly $1.2 million in funding for local food and education
(Salem, Ore.) –Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton today announced the recipients of the second round of Farm to School and School Garden grants. This...
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Aug 28 2013 11:36AM
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Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education
Public Meeting Notice
September 19, 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...
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Aug 26 2013 1:35PM
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Revised Due Date for District Collaboration Implementation and Design Grants, Round One
Implementation and Design Grants for Round One of the 2013-15 biennium are now available. Click on the links below for copies of the Round One RFAs which are now due on September 9, 2013. Round Two Grants will be available in April 2014.
Impleme...
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Aug 26 2013 1:11PM
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Updated Appendix L - Kindergarten Assessment Now Available
Based on questions raised during ODE-provided Kindergarten Assessment training sessions, ODE has updated Appendix L - Kindergarten Assessment to add clarification and corrections around administration of the Kindergarten Assessment. Updated language ...
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99
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Aug 26 2013 12:25PM
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Two Outstanding Oregon High School Students Will be Selected to Spend a Week in Washington Observing the Federal Government in Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has begun its statewide selection process. The two Oregon students will join 102 other delegates March 8—15, 2014 for the progra...
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100
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Aug 23 2013 10:08AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - August 23, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for August 23, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & W...
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101
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Aug 22 2013 3:27PM
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Important Accountability Dates for the Weeks and Months Ahead
Date
Event
August 29
District preview on ODE secure website, prior to public release for Final AMAO 1, 2, and 3
August 30
Supplemental Report Card Data completed templates due
September 5
Public release of Final AMAO 1, 2, and ...
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102
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Aug 22 2013 3:00PM
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CTE Revitalization Grant Webinar August 23, 2013 - RFP Release and Bidders’ Conference
The second in a series of webinars related to the CTE Revitalization Grant will be broadcast on Friday, August 23. The focus of this webinar is to review the Request for Proposal (RFP) that is posted on the CTE Revitalization Grant webpage. To j...
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Aug 22 2013 1:21PM
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TEACHER NOMINATIONS for 2013-14 Criteria Development for Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and/or English Language Proficiency
The Oregon Department of Education is looking for nominations of teachers, curriculum specialists and others who have interest and experience in Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and/or English Language Proficiency to participate in the develo...
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104
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Aug 22 2013 8:30AM
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Coordinated Early Intervening Services Data Collection Due October 4, 2013
The Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) data collection form is due October 4, 2013. Instructions and CEIS Form 581-1314-M are located on the Optional Use of IDEA Funds webpage.
Collection Contact: Jackie McKim, 503-947-5629 or via e...
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105
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Aug 21 2013 3:44PM
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Oregon's 2013-14 Accommodations Manual
The 2013-14 Accommodations Manual has been posted at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487. Of particular note, with the advent of the Kindergarten Assessment required to be administered this fall and the unique nature of this assessment, OD...
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106
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Aug 21 2013 3:40PM
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Oregon's Alternate ("Extended") Assessment
Please note: Beginning in 2013-14, the window for entering Extended Assessment data will now close a week earlier to allow for the submission and analysis of grade 12 students' data who are using this assessment to demonstrate proficiency in some or ...
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107
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Aug 21 2013 3:27PM
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How to Enter Freshmen on Track Data
The instructions given in the Supplemental Report Card Data template seem to have caused some confusion. Although the definition given for Freshman on Track is correct, it is not clear what needs to be input into the cells.
For the Supplemental ...
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108
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Aug 21 2013 6:44AM
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ACT Exam Highlights Achievement Gaps
More Oregon students meet college readiness benchmark in all four areas
(Salem, Ore.) – A report out today provides information on how Oregon students performed on the ACT College Entrance Exam and how that performance correlates to college prep...
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109
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Aug 19 2013 9:01AM
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Job Opportunities at the Oregon Department of Education
The Oregon Department of Education has the following positions open:
EDUC13-0070 Education Program Specialist 2, closes 9/3/13
EDUC13-0805 Compliance Specialist 2 (Child Care Licensing Specialist), closes 9/3/13
EDUC13-0801 F...
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110
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Aug 16 2013 3:45PM
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Online Registration for 2013 SPR&I Annual Training starts Monday August 19, 2013!
Links to the registration page for each region are listed below.
10/2/13: Hilton Eugene & Conference Center -- for School Age staff only.
10/10/13: Clackamas Community College
10/15/13: Geiser Grand Hotel - Baker City
10/17/13: Eag...
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111
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Aug 16 2013 2:21PM
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CTE Program Update 2013-14
The CTE Program Update is the required annual method for high schools and CTE Regional Coordinators to reconcile local and state records concerning details of every state approved CTE Program.
This is the time to propose revisions/updates to the CTE...
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112
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Aug 16 2013 10:23AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - August 16, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for August 16, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & W...
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113
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Aug 16 2013 10:19AM
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District Collaboration Implementation and Design Grants, Round One Now Available
Implementation and Design Grants for Round One of the 2013-15 biennium are now available. Click on the links below for copies of the Round One RFAs. Round Two Grants will be available in April 2014.
Implementation Grant
Implementation Grant ...
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114
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Aug 16 2013 10:08AM
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2013-14 Secure Browser, Practice Tests, and Training Site
On Thursday, August 8, 2013, ODE communicated a delay in the release of the 2013-2014 Secure Browsers used to administer Oregon's OAKS Online, ELPA, and Online Writing assessments because of issues related to supporting Java-free recording for ELPA. ...
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115
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Aug 16 2013 9:51AM
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District Test Coordinator Training Reminder
DTCs must register annually with ODE using the DTC Designation Form and participate in annual test security and administration training provided by ODE. DTCs who do not participate in annual test security and administration training may have their ac...
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116
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Aug 13 2013 4:57PM
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August 2013 ESD Warrants
Click August 2013 ESD Warrants to view the ESD warrants for the 2013 August State School Fund Payment.
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117
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Aug 13 2013 4:25PM
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Administering Spanish/English Kindergarten Early Math
Guidance for Administering the English-only Early Math Assessment:
Refer to the Assessor copy for the verbatim directions that should be read to the students. The bolded text is what is allowed to be read. Assessors must not describe any graphics or...
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118
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Aug 13 2013 4:09PM
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Executive Numbered Memo 001-2013-14 - Modification to Submission Dates for District Continuous Improvement Plans
TO: District Superintendents, District Administrators
From: James Carlile, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation
RE: Modification of Submission Dates for District Continuous Improvement Plans (2013-14—201...
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119
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Aug 13 2013 4:03PM
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Reminder: Last Day to Make Edits to Assessment Records for Accountability Reporting
The last day to make edits to assessment records will be Friday, August 16, at 5 PM. Districts who have not already done so should review the data available in the Achievement Data Insight (ADI) application to determine whether additional edits are n...
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120
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Aug 13 2013 3:59PM
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Reminder: Last Day to Make Edits to Third Period Cumulative ADM for Accountability Reporting
The last day to make edits to Third Period Cumulative ADM will be Friday, August 16, at 5 PM. Districts who have not already done so should review the data available in the Achievement Data Insight (ADI) application to determine whether additional ed...
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121
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Aug 13 2013 3:35PM
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House Bill 2220 Frequently Asked Questions Update Posted!
An updated version of the House Bill 2220 Frequently Asked Questions document is now posted on the House Bill 2220 web page.
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122
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Aug 13 2013 2:52PM
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School and District Report Card Validations Refreshed on August 15
On August 15 ODE will update the Achievement Data Insight validations to reflect data submitted/edited by August 9. The validations that will be updated include:
Attendance
Spring Membership
Student Performance for Reading, Mathematics, Writing,...
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123
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Aug 13 2013 12:00AM
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August 2013 District Warrants
Click August 2013 District Warrants to view the district warrants for the 2013 August State School Fund Payment.
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124
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Aug 10 2013 10:17AM
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Start the School Day Right-- Eat Breakfast
Information provided by the Oregon Public Health Division
Endless research on the eating habits of children confirms the value of the morning meal. Breakfast eaters tend to miss less school, maintain optimal weight, eat healthier, and visit the...
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125
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Aug 9 2013 9:09AM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - August 9, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for August 9, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & Wr...
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126
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Aug 8 2013 2:53PM
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New Mathematics Assessment Specialist comes to ODE
Bryan Toller is the new Mathematics Assessment Specialist for the Oregon Department of Education. He brings with him thirteen years of classroom teaching experience, including six years at Southridge High School in the Beaverton School District and s...
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127
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Aug 8 2013 2:44PM
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Refinement of Freshmen on Track
In order to better align Achievement Compacts with the New Oregon Report Card, OEIB has authorized using the data provided in the Supplemental Report Card Data Submission for Freshmen on Track for next year's Achievement Compacts (the ones setting ta...
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128
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Aug 8 2013 2:19PM
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New Report Card Validations Now Open in ADI
Two new report card validations opened in the Achievement Data Insight (ADI) application last week. These validations will be used to populate portions of the School Profile and District Profile sections on the new report cards (see sample report ca...
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129
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Aug 8 2013 2:05PM
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Interpreting School Ratings
When interpreting report card ratings, it is helpful to keep the following descriptions in mind for the overall rating:
Level 1 = Falls into the bottom 5% of schools
Level 2 = Falls between 5% and 15% of schools
Level 3 = Falls between 15% and 4...
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130
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Aug 8 2013 12:02PM
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Information for the Smarter Balanced Field Test
Testing Window:
The Smarter Balanced Field Test is scheduled to be administered
March 18 - June 6, 2014.
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131
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Aug 8 2013 12:00PM
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Smarter Balanced Practice Test News
Help Desk Support:
On August 1, support for the Practice Test opened. The scheduled days and hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. eastern time to 4 p.m. Hawaii time (excluding holidays). You can call the Help Desk toll-free at 1-8...
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132
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Aug 7 2013 8:09AM
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District Details/AMO Validation Available August 8
The District Detail/AMO reports will be available for review on August 8 on the ODE secure district site. These reports are available in the "Report Card" validation within the Achievement Data Insight application. The validation will close on August...
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133
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Aug 6 2013 9:53AM
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Revised District Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Due Dates
The Oregon Department of Education will, on the due date each year (June 30, 2014, June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016), capture copies of each district’s Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP). Reviewers will evaluate these copies given the content included o...
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134
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Aug 5 2013 8:19AM
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CTE Revitalization Grant Webinar August 7, 2013
The first of a series of webinars related to the CTE Revitalization Grant will be broadcast on Wednesday, August 7. The focus of this first webinar is Partnerships. The webinar will be repeated in September. To join the webinar, click here .
To...
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135
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Aug 5 2013 12:00AM
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Business Manager/Auditor Communication Letters and Supplemental Audit Requirements FY 12-13
Click Business Manager/Auditor Communication Letters and Supplemental Audit Requirements FY 12-13 to view the 2012-13 supplemental audit information.
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136
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Aug 2 2013 11:29AM
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Private Career School New School Application Workshop August 19
If you are considering opening a Private Career School (PCS), plan on attending this required workshop scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
You can attend either in person at the Oregon Department of Education locate...
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137
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Aug 2 2013 12:00AM
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College and Career Ready English Language
Proficiency Standards: Timeline for District Implementation
The Oregon Department of Education has received the new draft English Language Proficiency standards from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and WestEd and is currently seeking review and feedback on the standards. Pending formal ad...
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138
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Aug 1 2013 2:45PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - August 1, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for August 1, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & Wr...
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139
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Aug 1 2013 2:32PM
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Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design Student Anchor Papers Wanted
ODE would like to update the science assessment web page with new student anchor papers for Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Design at all benchmark levels and needs educators in the field to send in sample student papers.
Each student paper m...
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140
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Aug 1 2013 2:12PM
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Kindergarten Assessment: Window Opens August 12, Training Required
Monday, August 12, 2013 marks the opening of the Kindergarten Assessment window; the window will close Thursday, October 24, 2013.
Many District Test Coordinators and some Kindergarten Teachers have already taken part in trainings for DTCs, from...
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141
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Aug 1 2013 2:03PM
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District Test Coordinators: Trainings and Registration Required
DTCs must register annually with ODE using the DTC Designation Form located at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=499 and participate in annual test security and administration training provided by ODE. DTCs who do not participate in annual t...
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142
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Aug 1 2013 1:57PM
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Test Administration Manual Now Available: Final for 2013-14
ODE has posted the final 2013-14 Test Administration Manual to http://www.ode.state.or.us/go/tam. The 2013-14 Test Administration Manual contains several important changes compared to the 2012-13 Test Administration Manual. These changes are summariz...
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143
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Aug 1 2013 1:28PM
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August 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the August 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 Teache...
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144
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Aug 1 2013 9:59AM
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Oregon Accommodations Manual 2013-14
The final 2013-14 Accommodations Manual will be posted by the revised date of August 19, 2013.
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145
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Jul 31 2013 9:51AM
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Science Local Performance Assessment Clarifications for 2013-2014
In June 2008, the State Board of Education adopted OAR 581-022-0615: Assessment of Essential Skills. This rule requires school districts and public charter schools to administer local performance assessments on an annual basis to all students in Grad...
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146
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Jul 31 2013 9:45AM
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Smarter Balanced Practice Test and Scoring Guides
Teachers, parents, and students across the country can now access online practice tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Smarter Balanced released sets of example test questions for grades 3-8 and 11 in both English language arts/literacy ...
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147
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Jul 31 2013 9:38AM
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Smarter Balanced State Leadership Team and State Network of Educators Update
Smarter Balanced is committed to providing formative resources, tools, and professional learning opportunities for educators to tailor instruction based on student needs. The Digital Library, which is scheduled for release in 2014, is a critical comp...
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148
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Jul 31 2013 9:01AM
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District Collaboration Grants Released Soon
New district collaboration design and implementation grants will be available soon through Educator Effectiveness. Tentative dates and related information available now.
2013-15 Collaboration Grant Dates and Important Information Concerning Upcomin...
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149
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Jul 30 2013 1:30PM
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Effective Behavioral & Instructional Support System (EBISS)
New opportunities are available for districts to join the EBISS initiative. Oregon was awarded a State
Personnel Development Grant from the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to
support the EBISS initiative for another 5 years.
Cl...
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150
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Jul 30 2013 9:50AM
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Upcoming ORPATS Advanced Workshop: Consistency of Implementation
Hosted by InterMountain ESD, this workshop is designed for pre-school, elementary and middle school staff intending to implement evidence-based practices using the STAR curriculum with students. Participants should have already attended a two day works...
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151
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Jul 30 2013 8:54AM
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Upcoming Two Day ORPATS Workshop hosted by InterMountain ESD
This workshop is designed for pre-school, elementary and middle school staff intending to implement evidence-based practices using the STAR curriculum with students. Registration is available at: IMESD.
Date: September 18 & 19, 2013
Time: 8:...
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152
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Jul 30 2013 8:28AM
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U.S. Department of Education Guidance on use of Federal Funds for Conferences and Meetings
This document contains frequently asked questions to assist U.S. Department of Education grantees to appropriately use federal funds for conferences and meetings.
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153
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Jul 29 2013 8:59AM
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Next Generation Science Standards and Oregon Science Education Update
In April 2013, the final Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education, were released. During the coming months, the Oregon State Board of Education wi...
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154
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Jul 25 2013 10:09AM
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Assessment and Accountability Checklist for 2013-14 Posted
The 2013-14 Assessment and Accountability Checklist has been posted and is available at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/admin/asmtacctbltychecklist1314.pdf
This initial version covers the period of July 1, 2013 through June ...
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155
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Jul 25 2013 9:49AM
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ELPA Test Specifications and Blueprints Updated for 2013-2014
The ELPA Test Specifications and Blueprint documents have been updated for the 2013-14 school year. These documents outline the procedures for the development and the administration of the ELPA. This includes item specifications, the test blueprint f...
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156
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Jul 25 2013 9:48AM
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College and Career Ready English Language Proficiency Standards: Timeline for District Implementation
The Oregon Department of Education anticipates the new English language proficiency standards in draft form later this summer, with finalization and formal adoption planned in the fall. Once adopted, ODE anticipates implementation of the new standard...
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157
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Jul 25 2013 9:47AM
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Next Generation Science Standards and Oregon Science Education
In April 2013, the final Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education, were released. During the coming months, the Oregon State Board of Education wi...
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158
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Jul 24 2013 3:29PM
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Oregon Schools Receive Funding to Expand Educational Enrichment Programs
Twenty-two Oregon districts awarded 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants
(Salem, Ore.) – Today Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton announced the recipients of the latest round of 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Grants. Ninet...
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159
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Jul 24 2013 3:26PM
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New Oregon School for the Deaf Director Announced
(Salem, Ore.) –Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton today announced that Dr. Sharla Jones has been hired to serve as Director for the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Dr. Jones most recently served as Supervising Teacher and Academic Principal at OSD and...
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160
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Jul 24 2013 10:51AM
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Important Dates for the Weeks and Months Ahead
Date
Event
June 6 -
August 16
Assessment Report Validation Window for Assessment Performance and Participation for Reading, Math, and Science
June 6 -
August 16
Report Card Data Validation Window for Student Attendance and Spring M...
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161
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Jul 24 2013 10:29AM
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Setting the 1% Cap on Extended Assessments
Extended assessment results meeting the alternate achievement standards can represent no more than 1% of the tests meeting the standard at the district level under Title I-A, final regulations, section 200.13. Any proficient scores above the 1% cap m...
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162
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Jul 24 2013 10:26AM
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Supplemental 2012-13 Report Card Data Collection Window
The 2012-13 Report Card Supplemental Data Collection window is now open. Customized Excel workbook templates have been made available at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3946. These templates include blank grey cells for you to input data f...
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163
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Jul 24 2013 10:04AM
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School and District Report Cards for 2012-13
The New Oregon Report Cards are projected to be available for the districts to preview in mid-August on the Achievement Data Insight (ADI) validation site. The Report Card Detail reports are already available on ADI. Public release of the school and ...
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164
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Jul 24 2013 9:49AM
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School and District Report Card Trainings
The WebEx on the Summary Report Card has been moved from August 1 to August 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
There will be a presentation August 1 on the Report Card Rating Details and Supplemental Report Card Data at COSA's Summer Assessment Institute....
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165
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Jul 23 2013 2:50PM
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7/23/13 Job Opportunities
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Jul 22 2013 12:00AM
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July 2013 Common School Fund Payment
Click July 2013 Second Common School Fund Payment for 2012-13 to view the distributions to the school districts for the second payment of the 2012-13 Common School Fund.
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167
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Jul 18 2013 2:57PM
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Job Opening with the Office of Assessment and Information Services
ODE currently has an opening for an Operations Data Analyst. If you would like to help make sure educators and the public have high quality information that will help improve learning for every student, please apply here.
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168
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Jul 18 2013 12:38PM
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CTE Revitalization Grant Advisory Committee Meeting
The purpose of the CTE Revitalization Grant Advisory Committee is to provide recommendations to Oregon Department of Education staff regarding the grant guidelines, review, and oversight needed in order to implement the CTE Revitalization Grant. The ...
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169
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Jul 18 2013 10:42AM
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Diverse Group of Oregonians Will Help Direct Career and Technical Education Investment
PORTLAND, OR—Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian and Oregon Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Rob Saxton today announced appointees to the Career and Technical Education Revitalization Advisory Committee that will support grant selection f...
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170
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Jul 17 2013 5:08PM
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Report Card Validation Refresh Dates
PLEASE NOTE: The next refresh of report card data in the Achievement Data Insight (ADI) validation application will be August 1. The refresh that was supposed to occur July 25 has been canceled. The last day for changes before the refresh is July 26....
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171
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Jul 16 2013 12:00AM
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7/16/13 Chronological Events to Consider in Building Budget and Election Calendars for FY14-15
Click My Link7/16/13 Chronological Events to Consider in Building Budget and Election Calendars for FY14-15 to view the latest schedule of events for FY 2015.
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Jul 12 2013 1:37PM
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2013 - 2014 Assessment and Accountability Checklist Posted
The 2013-14 Assessment and Accountability Checklist has been posted at http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/admin/asmtacctbltychecklist1314.pdf
This document provides information to District Test Coordinators, Data Submitters and ...
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173
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Jul 12 2013 12:03PM
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Supplemental 2012-13 Report Card Data Collection Templates Posted
Customized Excel workbook templates have been made available at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3946. These templates include blank grey cells for you to input data for both Spanish and English versions of the Principal or Superintendent L...
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Jul 12 2013 9:53AM
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7/12/13 Job Opportunity
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Jul 12 2013 9:45AM
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July 2013 ESD Warrants
Click July 2013 ESD Warrants to view the ESD warrants for the July payment for the 2013-14 school year.
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Jul 12 2013 12:00AM
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July 2013 District Warrants
Click July 2013 District Warrants to view the district warrants for the July payment for the 2013-14 school year.
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Revised 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of July 10, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of July 10, 2013 to view the latest ESD Estimates. The July Payment will be based on these estimates.
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Jul 10 2013 5:04PM
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Revised 2013-14 ADMw breakouts as of July 10, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 ADMw breakouts as of July 10, 2013 to view the latest district ADMw breakouts. The July Payment will be based on these estimates.
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Jul 10 2013 12:32PM
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July 2013 ELA Teacher Update is now posted!
The July 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 student compe...
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Jul 10 2013 10:06AM
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New Medicaid Billing/Insurance Forms Available
The Medicaid/Insurance billing consent forms and notifications are available in English at the following links:
School-age
EI/ECSE
Translations are in process and will be posted to the ODE website as soon as available.
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181
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Jul 10 2013 9:47AM
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Renewals for Special Education Private Schools 2013
Special Education approved private school renewal applications were posted in April 2013 for the 2013-14 school year. Currently approved schools were notified by e-mail or letter that the renewal forms are now posted online. Renewals will be effectiv...
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Jul 10 2013 12:00AM
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Revised 2013-14 District Estimates as of July 10, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 District Estimates as of July 10, 2013 to view the latest district estimates. The July Payment will be based on these estimates.
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183
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Jul 9 2013 12:00AM
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7/9/13 Job Opportunity
Click here to view the latest ODE job posting.
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Jul 8 2013 1:20PM
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2013 Updated Procedural Safeguards
The July 2013 ODE Procedural Safeguards Notices are available in English at the following link. To conserve resources and cover all applicable information, the Procedural Safeguards booklets for students (K-18) and (18-21) have been combined into ...
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185
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Jul 5 2013 10:00PM
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Revised 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of July 5, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 ESD Estimates as of July 5, 2013 to view the latest ESD estimates.
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Jul 5 2013 9:57PM
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Revised 2013-14 ADMw breakouts as of July 5, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 ADMw breakouts as of July 5, 2013 to view the latest district ADMw breakouts.
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Jul 5 2013 12:00AM
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Revised 2013-14 District Estimates as of July 5, 2013
Click Revised 2013-14 District Estimates as of July 5, 2013 to view the latest district estimates.
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Jul 3 2013 3:00PM
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July 2013 Arts Teacher Update Released
In the July 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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Jul 3 2013 1:04PM
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Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 7/10/13 Notice
July 10, 2013
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 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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Jul 2 2013 9:18AM
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Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton Statement on Education Funding
“Yesterday afternoon the House adopted the K-12 State School Fund budget and the Senate adopted funding for the Governor’s strategic investments. I am pleased that these bills, along with the rest of the Oregon Department of Education budget, are ...
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191
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Jun 28 2013 3:34PM
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Important Update on Supplemental 2012-13 Report Card Data Collection
We know this is an incredibly busy time as you finalize your educator evaluation assurance form submissions. Please note that there is no immediate action needed on the information below. We simply wanted to provide the following information about th...
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192
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Jun 26 2013 2:37PM
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DRAFT School and District Report Card Policy and Technical Manual Posted
ODE has posted a DRAFT Report Card Policy and Technical Manual. The draft manual includes detailed information on the Report Card school rating methodology. ODE shall update this manual in July to include information on the redesigned school and di...
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Jun 25 2013 8:25AM
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Oregon Charter School Conference, August 2013
The 2013 Annual Conference is coming August 14th and 15th. This event is designed for School Board Members, Administrators and prospective Charter Starters in Oregon and Washington.
Hosted by:
Portland Village School and the League of Oregon ...
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Jun 24 2013 2:20PM
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2013-2015 Hospital Service Plan
The Hospital Annual Service Plan is now available. Please click here .
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Jun 21 2013 10:08AM
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Oregon Summer Reading Opportunity: Free Online Books for Summer Reading on myON
There is little that impacts student success as much as strong literacy skills, and we are pleased to invite you, your children and your community to join our statewide efforts to develop a culture of reading in Oregon. ODE is partnering with organi...
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Jun 21 2013 9:15AM
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State Board of Education Elects Officers for 2013-14 School Year
(Salem, Ore.) – The State Board of Education today elected Dr. Samuel Henry as Board Chair for the 2013-14 school year. The Board also elected Serilda Summers-McGee as Board Vice-Chair. The actions were taken at the Board's regular meeting in Salem.
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Jun 21 2013 7:54AM
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6/21/2013 Job Opportunities
The Oregon Department of Education has the following positions open:
EDUC13-0037 Principal Executive/Manager F (Director: Oregon School for the Deaf), closes 7/1/13
EDUC13-0042 Child Nutrition Specialist, closes 7/15/13
EDUC13-0043...
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Jun 21 2013 7:34AM
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Executive Numbered Memo: 012-2012-13 – New Oregon Report Card
To: Superintendents, Principals, Special Education Directors, and other District Administrators
From: Doug Kosty, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Assessment and Information Services
Re: New Oregon Report Card
On May 16, 2013, the S...
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Jun 21 2013 7:27AM
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New Oregon Report Cards Adopted By State Board
Redesigned school and district report cards to be launched this fall
(Salem, Ore.) – Today, in a unanimous vote, the State Board of Education formally adopted new Oregon Report Cards for release this fall. These Report Cards, produced for every sc...
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Jun 20 2013 6:17PM
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Assessment and Accountability Update - June 20, 2013
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for June 20, 2013.
You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website.
In This Issue:
Test Administration - OAKS Online, ELPA & Wri...
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