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Oct 2 2013 9:03AM
News Announcement 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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Sep 19 2013 9:40AM
News Announcement 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 18 2013 8:30AM
News Announcement 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 9 2013 9:04AM
Calendar 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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Aug 29 2013 1:02PM
Calendar 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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Aug 28 2013 5:07PM
News Announcement 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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Aug 28 2013 5:03PM
News Announcement 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 11:36AM
Calendar 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 12:25PM
News Announcement 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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Aug 22 2013 8:30AM
News Announcement 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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Aug 21 2013 3:40PM
News Announcement 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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Aug 16 2013 3:45PM
News Announcement 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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Aug 1 2013 9:59AM
News Announcement 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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Jul 30 2013 1:30PM
News Announcement 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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Jul 30 2013 9:50AM
Calendar 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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Jul 30 2013 8:54AM
Calendar 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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Jul 10 2013 10:06AM
News Announcement 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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Jul 10 2013 9:47AM
News Announcement 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 8 2013 1:20PM
News Announcement 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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Jul 3 2013 1:04PM
Calendar 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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Jun 24 2013 2:20PM
News Announcement 2013-2015 Hospital Service Plan
The Hospital Annual Service Plan is now available. Please click here .
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Jun 19 2013 2:46PM
News Announcement LTCT Service Plan
The 2013-2015 LTCT Annual Service Plan is now available. Please click here .
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May 22 2013 12:00AM
News Announcement Oregon Accommodations Manual 2013-14
ODE anticipates the preliminary draft of the 2013-14 Accommodations Manual will be posted by Friday, June 7, 2013. The preliminary draft will contain tables that explain and regulate the allowable accommodations available for all students during the ad...
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May 20 2013 8:33AM
News Announcement Oregon Autism Commission's Report to the Governor
The attached report is a summary of the most recent implementation activities of the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It reflects the major implementation activities of each of the subcommittees of the Commission linked to the goals iden...
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May 8 2013 10:26AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 5/10/13 Notice
May 10, 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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May 1 2013 9:38AM
Calendar 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 Assessment test administration and data entry window opened February 21, 2013 OAKS Extended Assessment test administration window...
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May 1 2013 8:52AM
News Announcement Extended Assessment: Signed Interpretation Accommodation
Signed interpretation of Oregon's statewide assessments has become a newly approved accommodation (for all content areas except Reading) and will be available starting with the 2013-2014 school year. A workgroup consisting of experts in the field (in...
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Apr 25 2013 12:30PM
Calendar Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education Public Meeting Notice
May 2, 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 reques...
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Apr 3 2013 1:17PM
Calendar 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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Mar 27 2013 3:44PM
Calendar 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
Calendar 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 21 2013 1:11PM
Calendar 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 8 2013 8:51AM
Calendar 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 7 2013 8:03AM
Calendar 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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Feb 27 2013 10:06AM
Calendar 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 19 2013 10:10AM
Calendar 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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Feb 12 2013 9:23AM
News Announcement 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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Jan 22 2013 8:18AM
News Announcement 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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Jan 14 2013 2:00PM
News Announcement 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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Jan 3 2013 10:49AM
News Announcement 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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Dec 27 2012 12:00AM
Calendar 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 20 2012 8:59AM
News Announcement 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 5 2012 8:53AM
News Announcement Early Childhood Instructional Support Toolkit
The Early Childhood Instructional Support Toolkit is a guide to free on-line professional development resources. It focuses on adult-child interactions related to instructional support and addresses literacy/math child outcomes identified in Oregon...
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Nov 30 2012 8:59AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 12/5/12 Notice
December 5, 2012 9:00 A.M. to Noon 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 r...
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Nov 9 2012 3:44PM
Calendar Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education Public Meeting Notice
November 16, 2012 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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Nov 8 2012 11:32AM
News Announcement Comprehensive Sexuality Education Advocacy Tool Kit
The Comprehensive Sexuality Education Advocacy Tool Kit is now available on-line. Click here.
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Nov 8 2012 11:27AM
News Announcement WISE in Oregon
The November 2012 WISE in Oregon newsletter is now available on-line. Click here.
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Nov 8 2012 11:20AM
News Announcement Oregon’s Revised (Oct. 2012) Health Education standards and Benchmarks
Oregon’s Revised (Oct. 2012) Health Education standards and Benchmarks are now available on-line. Click here.
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Nov 5 2012 11:56AM
News Announcement 51st Annual United States Senate Youth Scholarship Semi-Finalists
The Oregon Department of Education is pleased to announce that the following students have been selected as the semi-finalists in the United States Senate Youth Program: Julia Collins of Oregon City High School Benjamin Jason Barnes of O...
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Oct 8 2012 4:00PM
News Announcement Access to the Oregon Health Screening Record Form 581-3417
You can access the Oregon School Health Screening record here: Form 581-3417. Feel free to print the quantity of copies needed for your school.
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Oct 5 2012 10:58AM
Calendar EIPA Video Conference Workshops 2012-2013
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 28 2012 3:38PM
News Announcement House Bill 2693, 2009
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 today. For more info...
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Sep 18 2012 3:49PM
Calendar Reminder: Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Changes in Special Education Rules
Written Comment accepted from September 12 - October 11, 2012 Public Hearing - September 26, 2012 ODE is accepting public comment on proposed changes in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) for early intervention and special education. ODE wi...
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Sep 17 2012 9:53AM
Calendar Important Update: Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment - October 20, 2012
TASK 12 is coming to Oregon to sponsor the EIPA testing on Saturday, October 20, 2012. There will be no training component this year. This performance assessment will be held at the Oregon School for the Deaf, 999 Locust Street NE, Salem, OR. Please cl...
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Sep 13 2012 12:00AM
Calendar Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education Public Meeting Notice
September 20, 2012 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 ...
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Sep 12 2012 11:05AM
Calendar 2012 Fall Conference for Administrators of Special Education: Breakout Sessions
Registration is now open for the annual Fall Conference for Administrators of Special Education. This year’s conference will be held at the Eugene Hilton Hotel on October 4 – October 5, 2012. On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 10:00 – 3:30 at the Euge...
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Sep 12 2012 8:58AM
Calendar Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Changes in Special Education Rules
Written Comment accepted from September 12 - October 11, 2012 Public Hearing - September 26, 2012 ODE is accepting public comment on proposed changes in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) for early intervention and special education. ODE wi...
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Sep 6 2012 2:03PM
Calendar Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment - October 20-21, 2012
TASK 12 is coming to Oregon to sponsor the EIPA testing. A one-day training will occur on October 20 followed by the testing on October 21. This performance assessment will be held at the Oregon School for the Deaf, 999 Locust Street NE, Salem, OR. Ple...
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Sep 4 2012 10:52AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 9/12/12 Notice
September 12, 2012 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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...
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Aug 31 2012 12:00AM
News Announcement Assessment Accommodations
The 2012-2013 Accommodations Manual has been updated along with several other resources located on the Assessment Accommodations webpage. Click here.
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Aug 15 2012 10:25AM
Calendar SECC 2012 Annual Fall Training Registration is Open
SECC 2012 Fall Training: Half day session to outline collection updates and respond to district/ESD questions. October 10 - La Grande, Hosted by InterMountain ESD at the La Grande Fire Station: 9:00am - 12:00pm October 11 - Bend, Bend-LaPine SD: ...
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Aug 7 2012 8:53AM
News Announcement Procedural Safeguards: Translations Now Available
The July 2012 ODE Procedural Safeguards Notices are available in Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese at the following link. These versions replace any previous versions, and are aligned with the requirements of IDEA 2004, federal, and st...
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Jul 20 2012 10:53AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 8/3/12 Notice
August 3, 2012 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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 12 2012 3:40PM
News Announcement 2012 Updated Procedural Safeguards
The July 2012 ODE Procedural Safeguards Notices are available in English at the following link. These versions replace any previous versions, and are aligned with the requirements of IDEA 2004, federal, and state regulations. We continue to ma...
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Jun 27 2012 9:36AM
News Announcement Special Ed Finance Q&A and the 2012-13 Fiscal Calendar Updated
The Office of Student Learning and Partnerships has recently updated the Special Ed Finance Q&A and the 2012-13 Fiscal Calendar. They are posted on the Special Education Funding page. The documents are located in the box in the upper right hand corne...
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Jun 15 2012 12:00AM
Calendar The Power of Technology for Persons Who Are Deafblind - September 14, 2012
The Oregon Deafblind Project is sponsoring this workshop at Western Oregon University. Guest speaker, Anindya Bhattacharya, will share information on the technology available for the disabled. Specific content information can be found on this flyer.
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Jun 1 2012 10:27AM
News Announcement New TSPC Specialization: Autism Spectrum Disorder
A new specialization on a license will be offered in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This Q & A document is a collaborative effort between ODE and the ASD Commission to address questions that might arise. Click here to access.
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May 18 2012 8:32AM
News Announcement RTI Initiative 2012 - 2013 District Applications
The RTI Initiative 2012-13 District Applications are now available. You can find the application on this Link.
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May 18 2012 12:00AM
News Announcement EBISS Districts Data Deliverables 2012
EBISS districts now have access to the submission forms for their required data deliverables via the ODE website. Instructions are posted with the forms here. Data deliverables due June 20, 2012.
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May 9 2012 2:14PM
Calendar Assistive Technology and Accessible Instructional Materials Web-Based Class
Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP) is offering "Assistive Technology and Accessible Instructional Materials: Strategies for Administrators" web-based class through Portland State University during Summer Term. The class offers three quarter hour...
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May 7 2012 1:44PM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 5/18/12 Notice
May 18, 2012 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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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Apr 30 2012 9:01AM
News Announcement RTI Initiative 2012 - 2013 District Applications
The RTI Initiative 2012-13 District Applications are now available. You can find the application on this Link.
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Apr 19 2012 3:18PM
Calendar Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education Public Meeting Notice
May 3, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. At the Public Service Building, Basement A 255 Capitol ST NE Salem, OR 97310 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: Public Comment Will Be Received from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Maps and d...
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Apr 5 2012 11:22AM
News Announcement Extended Assessment Data Entry Update
The framework for the Extended Assessment applications has been updated. As a result, online applications with older browser versions may/will not work when you attempt to download the assessments or enter student test data. On the landing page of t...
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Apr 3 2012 1:11PM
News Announcement Renewals for Special Education Private Schools
Special education renewals for 66 private schools were sent March 27, 2012, for the 2012-13 school year: 50 preschool and 16 school-age applications were e-mailed or mailed to currently approved schools. Renewals are effective through August 15, 2013.
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Mar 16 2012 9:31AM
Calendar NASDSE Professional Development, March 30, 2012
The next two sessions of the 2011-2012 NASDSE Satellite Series will be available online 24/7 beginning Friday, March 30, 2012 after 10 a.m. PT. The presentation topics are as follows: Providing Education Assessments Appropriate for Every Stud...
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Mar 8 2012 9:27AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting 3/16/12 Notice
March 16, 2012 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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 28 2012 9:06AM
Calendar Oregon Department of Education State Advisory Council for Special Education Public Meeting Notice
March 8, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. At the Public Service Building, Basement A 255 Capitol ST NE Salem, OR 97310 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: Public Comment Will Be Received from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Maps and...
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Feb 10 2012 2:10PM
News Announcement 50th Annual United States Senate Youth Scholarship 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 please click here .
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Feb 9 2012 8:43AM
Calendar 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 IDEA funds are open for public review for sixty days, beginning Thursday, February 9, 2012, and ending Sunday, April 8, 2012. ODE will accept p...
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Feb 3 2012 2:55PM
Calendar Proposed Changes in Special Education Rules
Comments accepted through Wednesday, February 8, 2012 On September 28, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education issued new regulations for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These new regulations, now in effect, s...
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Feb 2 2012 10:18AM
News Announcement New Webpage for Parents/Guardians of Children with Disabilities
Oregon Department of Education has developed a new webpage for parents of children with disabilities. The webpage located here contains information related to IDEA, Parent Rights, Eligibility as well as Special Education Programs and Services.
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Jan 18 2012 9:33AM
Calendar Reminder: Comment Opportunity
Comment on Proposed Changes in Special Education Administrative Rules On September 28, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education issued new regulations for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These new regulations, ...
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Jan 13 2012 2:42PM
News Announcement 2011 Tax Exemption Memo in Spanish
The Spanish version of the 2011 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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Jan 13 2012 2:07PM
Calendar Comment on Proposed Changes in Special Education Administrative Rules
On September 28, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education issued new regulations for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These new regulations, now in effect, specify requirements for early intervention (EI) services fo...
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Jan 6 2012 9:10AM
News Announcement 2011 Tax Exemption Memo
The 2011 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 21 2011 11:30AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
January 6, 2012 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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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Dec 19 2011 9:19AM
Calendar Classroom Classifiers: What's the Best Classifier to Represent a Concept?
Boys Town National Research Hospital will be conducting video conference training for sign language interpreters. Specific content information can be found on this flyer . This video conference has been approved for continuing education units. Please c...
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Dec 12 2011 1:44PM
News Announcement OSEP Spanish Glossary
The right of parents to participate in educational decision-making regarding their child with a disability is an integral part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The OSEP Spanish Glossary was developed by the Region 1 Parent...
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Nov 21 2011 3:18PM
Calendar Sign-to-Voice Interpreting: Working With a Variety of Child Signers
Boys Town National Research Hospital will be conducting video conference training for sign language interpreters. Specific content information can be found on this flyer . This video conference has been approved for continuing education units. Please c...
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Nov 2 2011 2:00PM
News Announcement 50th Annual United States Senate Youth Scholarship Semi-Finalists
We are pleased to announce that the following students have been selected as semi-finalists in the U.S. Senate Youth Program: Catherine Bayer - Hillsboro High School Ryan Montgomery - Pendleton High School Caroline Porter - Klamath Union High S...
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Oct 28 2011 2:28PM
Calendar Overview of Interpreting for Students with Cochlear Implants
Boys Town National Research Hospital will be conducting video conference training for sign language interpreters. Specific content information can be found on this flyer . This video conference has been approved for continuing education units. Please c...
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Oct 28 2011 9:01AM
Calendar EIPA Video Conference Workshops Change of Venue
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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Oct 26 2011 10:54AM
Calendar ** CANCELLED ** Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
MEETING IS CANCELLED November 4, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Pu...
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Oct 26 2011 9:36AM
Calendar NASDSE Professional Development Series Update
We’re Better Working Together: Recommendations for Improved Coordination Between Title I and the IDEA Section 504 Issues for Students with Disabilities: Case Law and Implications for Practice The next two sessions of the 2011-20...
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Oct 11 2011 11:30AM
Calendar 2011 Annual Stakeholders Meeting for IDEA State Performance Plan
The annual stakeholders meeting for the IDEA State Performance Plan (SPP) is scheduled for November 4, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Salem, Oregon, at the Public Service Building at 255 Capitol Street NE in Basement Rooms...
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Oct 11 2011 9:03AM
Calendar EIPA Video Conference Workshops
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 the O...
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Oct 7 2011 3:47PM
Calendar EIPA Testing
TASK 12 is coming to Oregon to sponsor the EIPA testing. A one-day training will occur on October 15 before the testing. The testing will occur on October 16 starting at 7:30 am. Both testing and training will occur at the Oregon School for the De...
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Oct 6 2011 10:31AM
News Announcement School Nurse Report, October 1, 2011
The Annual Report to the Board of Education and Legislative Committees for Education, mandated by House Bill 2693, was submitted on October 1, 2011. Click the links below to view the reports and House Bill 2693. Executive Summary Related to School...
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Sep 29 2011 7:54AM
News Announcement Oregon Awarded Million Dollar Grant
Oregon is one of eight states awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant to improve training systems to help students with disabilities. The Special Education State Personnel Development Grants Program provides funds to assist states in reforming and...
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Sep 28 2011 8:41AM
News Announcement LTCT Service Plan
The LTCT Annual Service Plan is now available. Please click here .
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Sep 7 2011 2:09PM
Calendar 2011-2012 NASDSE Professional Development Series
This year, the NASDSE (National Association of State Directors of Special Education) Professional Development Series will combine the dates for the fall and spring sessions. The schedule for the 2011-2012 NASDSE Professional Development Series is ...
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Sep 6 2011 1:16PM
News Announcement 2011 Procedural Safeguard Booklet Mailings
The annual fall mailing of the ODE Procedural Safeguards Notices is now complete. Generally, school districts and ESDs receive the booklets in 3 separate, staggered deliveries. If you have not received your copies by September 19, 2011, please contac...
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Sep 6 2011 11:47AM
Calendar Meeting Notice - OSD Advisory Board
September 9, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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 recei...
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Sep 6 2011 12:00AM
Calendar Survey - Proposed Alternate Achievement Standards for Science
In response to the new Science content standards adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education in 2009, the Oregon Department of Education convened a panel to recommend new alternate achievement standards (descriptors and cutscores) for the OAKS Sci...
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Aug 30 2011 8:00AM
Calendar Response to Intervention and Eligibility
At the request of many conference attendees, we are pleased to present a pre-conference session on Wednesday, October 5, the day before the 2011 Fall Conference for Administrators of Special Education. This session is open to anyone interested in t...
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Aug 22 2011 9:00AM
Calendar OAKS Online Braille Interface Training for Teachers of the Visually Impaired
In addition to Test Administration and Security Training, any TVI administering OAKS Online through the Braille interface is required to participate in the ODE-provided OAKS Online Braille Interface Training. ODE will be providing OAKS Online Braille ...
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Aug 16 2011 2:09PM
News Announcement Executive Summary: Special Education Design Lab
The Secretary of State, under her Audits Division, recently sponsored a Design Lab aimed at creating breakthrough ideas for the future of special education in Oregon. Over seventy Oregon stakeholders joined with experts from across the nation to parti...
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Aug 15 2011 2:00PM
News Announcement Coordinated Early Intervening Services Data Due October 7, 2011
The Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) data collection form is due October 7, 2011. Instructions and CEIS Form 581-1314-M are located on the Optional Use of IDEA Funds webpage. Collection Contact: Trish Lutgen, 503-947-5798 or via e...
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Aug 1 2011 10:01AM
News Announcement Secretary of State Releases Design Lab Report
The Special Education Study, sponsored by the Secretary of State under her Audits Division, is now posted on the Department web site. This is the first Design Lab process used in the Department which included participation from Oregon stakeholders ...
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Jul 26 2011 2:00PM
News Announcement Registration is Open: 2011 Fall Conference for Administrators of Special Education
Registration is now open for the annual Fall Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the Eugene Hilton Hotel on October 6 – October 7, 2011. For your information: the Oregon Ducks game is set for the evening of Thursday, October 6. I...
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Jul 25 2011 1:40PM
News Announcement Free Online Professional Development Resources!
LearningPort is a national professional development library of learning modules, tool kits, archived webinars and video resources conceived by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. The materials are availabl...
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Jul 13 2011 10:15AM
Calendar 50th Annual United States Senate Youth Scholarship - Nominate Your Student
Please take a moment to nominate one of your students! Students with junior or senior standing who are currently elected student officers for the 2011-2012 school years are eligible. These students will then compete for: A scholarship award of...
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May 23 2011 10:01AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
June 3, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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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May 19 2011 11:33AM
Calendar Extended Assessment Deadline
The data entry window for Extended Assessments closes at 11:59 PM on May 19 (Thursday). These records will be available in Student Centered Staging on June 10, 2011. For questions or additional information, please contact Brad Lenhardt at Brad....
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May 11 2011 3:06PM
News Announcement Special Education Services For Parentally Placed Private School Students: IDEA 2004 Updates
The U.S. Department of Education issued a revised Question and Answer document to provide updated information regarding the requirements for serving children with disabilities placed by their parents in private schools. New topics include: children in ...
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May 3 2011 2:58PM
Calendar Extended Assessment Data Entry Deadline - May 19, 2011
Per the Current Test Schedule PDF posted on the Extended Assessment website (http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=178), the deadline for entering Extended Assessment data is 11:59p.m. on May 19, 2011. If you have questions or need addit...
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Apr 29 2011 8:02AM
Calendar NASDSE Professional Development Series, Session 4
Virtual Special Education: Issues and Answers The next session of the 2010-2011 NASDSE Satellite Series will be available online 24/7 beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2011 after 10 a.m. PT. Special education directors will receive the broadcast login...
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Apr 26 2011 10:59AM
Calendar ONE Day Left to register for Free-State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Event on April 29th, 2011
Registration closes at 12:00 am on April 27th. Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 29th will address: Content Literacy Instruction and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions will be live at ODE-(255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR) an...
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Apr 25 2011 11:30AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
May 6, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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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Apr 25 2011 10:14AM
News Announcement Special Education Stakeholder Input
Please find below materials from the first meeting of the Performance Audit for Special Education, held on April 12, 2011 in Salem. Stakeholder Input Workshop Stakeholder Feedback
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Apr 25 2011 9:31AM
Calendar Two Days Left to register for Free-State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Event on April 29th, 2011
Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 29th will address: Content Literacy Instruction and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions will be live at ODE-(255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR) and V Tel streaming will be available at most ESD ...
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Apr 21 2011 9:16AM
Calendar Free - April 29th, 2011 State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Event
Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 29th will address: Content Literacy Instruction and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions will be live at ODE-(255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR) and V Tel streaming will be available at most ESD ...
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Apr 13 2011 2:36PM
News Announcement Extended Assessment Deadlines
The window for administering the Extended Assessments closes at 11:59 PM on April 28, 2011 AND the window for entering Extended Assessment data closes at 11:59 PM on May 19, 2011. For questions or additional information, please contact Brad Len...
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Apr 12 2011 12:00AM
Calendar Reminder: April 29th, 2011 State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Event - Free
Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 29th will address: Content Literacy Instruction and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions will be live at ODE-(255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR) and V Tel streaming will be available at most ESD ...
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Apr 4 2011 9:43AM
News Announcement Two days left to register for April 8th, 2011 State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Event
Four different Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 8th & 29th will address: Essential Skill of Reading, Essential Skill of Writing, Content Literacy Instruction, and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions are free with some sp...
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Mar 28 2011 11:48AM
Calendar Reminder: April 2011 State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Events
Four different Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 8th & 29th will address: Essential Skill of Reading, Essential Skill of Writing, Content Literacy Instruction, and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions are free with some sp...
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Mar 24 2011 2:44PM
Calendar Public Comment Period - IDEA Applications for Funds
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is accepting public comment on its annual applications for federal funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from Sunday, March 27, 2011 through Monday, April 25, 2011. Find copies of ...
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Mar 21 2011 3:04PM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
April 1, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc 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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Mar 15 2011 2:39PM
Calendar NASDSE Professional Development Series, Session 3- RESCHEDULED
The third conference for this school year, "Common Core Standards: What They Mean for States and Schools," has unfortunately been rescheduled and will be available online beginning Wednesday March 23, 2011 anytime after 10 am PT. Special education d...
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Mar 15 2011 10:01AM
Calendar April 2011 State Wide Secondary Literacy Training Events
Four different Secondary Literacy training sessions on April 8th & 29th will address: Essential Skill of Reading, Essential Skill of Writing, Content Literacy Instruction, and Middle Grade Interventions. The sessions are free with some sp...
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Mar 11 2011 1:25PM
Calendar NASDSE Professional Development Series, Session 3
Common Core Standards: What They Mean for States and Schools The next session of the 2010-2011 NASDSE Satellite Series will be available online 24/7 beginning Wednesday, March 16, 2011 after 10 a.m. PT. Special education directors will ...
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Mar 9 2011 12:00PM
News Release 2010-11 Special Education Child Count Numbers Now Available
SALEM – The Oregon Department of Education has posted the numbers for Oregon’s Special Education Child Count for the 2010-11 school year. The report shows that the total number of Oregon children ages 0-21 in special education programs has increase...
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Feb 28 2011 10:31AM
News Announcement Vision Screening Pilot Project Results
During the 2010 Special Session, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3626, which directed the Oregon Department of Education to establish a Vision Screening Pilot Project. The Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation was awarded Contract #8921 ...
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Feb 24 2011 4:12PM
Calendar Public Notice and Comment - IDEA Applications for Funds
The public notice period for Oregon’s annual applications for federal funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) opens Friday, February 25, 2011 and continues through Monday, April 25, 2011. ODE will accept public com...
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Feb 14 2011 1:33PM
Calendar ** CANCELED **Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
** MEETING IS CANCELED ** February 25, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Pu...
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Feb 7 2011 10:51AM
Calendar SECC 2010 Feedback WebEx Session
February 22, 2011 - 1:30-3:00 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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Feb 7 2011 9:17AM
Calendar Extended Assessment Collections Webinar
The Oregon Department of Education will be hosting a webinar on Extended Assessment Collections on February 17, 2011 at 2:00 pm. The purpose of the Webinar is to provide an overview of the Extended Assessment data entry process. Information on how to...
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Feb 2 2011 1:15PM
News Announcement State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report for Special Education
The State Performance Plan (SPP) outlines the actions that the State will take to implement the purposes of IDEA 2004 and how the State will evaluate its progress in these areas. Click here to review the plan and the Annual Performance Report (APR).
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Jan 27 2011 3:41PM
News Announcement 2010 Tax Exemption Memo
Tax Exemption Memo For Parents of Children with Disabilities is now posted.
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Jan 13 2011 1:52PM
News Announcement Math Standards for OAKS Extended Assessments
In October 2010 the State Board adopted revised mathematics achievement standards effective for the 2010-11 school year for both the OAKS Online Assessments and for the OAKS Extended Assessments.    The 2010-11 mathematics achievement standards f...
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Jan 7 2011 10:59AM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
January 21, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street N.E. Salem, OR 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Public Comment will be received. ...
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Jan 3 2011 1:23PM
Calendar NASDSE Professional Development Series, Session 2
Special Education Teacher Evaluation: Issues and Answers The next session of the 2010-2011 NASDSE Satellite Series will be available online 24/7 beginning Wednesday, January 12, 2011 after 10 a.m. PT. Special education directors will receive the...
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Dec 23 2010 12:00AM
Calendar RTI Initiative 2011- 2012 District Applications
ODE will post the district application deadline for 2011-2012 in the spring of 2011.
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Dec 7 2010 2:00PM
Calendar ** CANCELED ** Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
December 17, 2010 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem, OR 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Public Comment will be received. ...
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Dec 6 2010 1:49PM
Calendar Professional Development Opportunity
The first session of the 2010-2011 NASDSE Satellite Series will be available online 24/7 beginning Wednesday, December 8, 2010 after 10 a.m. PT. By now, special education directors should have received the broadcast login information by list serv. ...
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Dec 5 2010 12:30PM
News Announcement Ordering Braille versions of Oregon's Extended Assessment and OAKS Writing and Multiple-Choice Assessments
The process for ordering Oregon’s alternate assessments (Extended Assessments) in Braille and large print has changed. To order Extended Assessments in Braille or Large Print, please carefully follow the instructions on the order form (Word doc)...
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Dec 2 2010 9:52AM
News Announcement United States Senate Youth Program Primary Delegates
The Department announces the 49th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) primary and alternate representatives for Oregon. Click here for details.
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Nov 30 2010 1:11PM
Calendar Save the Date!
Using Technology to Support Teaching and Learning The first session of the 2010-2011 NASDSE Satellite Series will be available online 24/7 beginning Wednesday, December 8, 2010 after 10 a.m. PT. Special education directors will receive the...
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Nov 29 2010 3:27PM
News Announcement Happy Birthday IDEA!
Happy 35th birthday to IDEA! On Nov. 29, 1975, then-President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142), known today as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In adopting this...
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Nov 15 2010 2:04PM
News Announcement WISE November Newsletter
WISE in Oregon, Working to Institutionalize Sexuality Education, grant program supports schools and districts that are ready and willing to insure their students received quality, comprehensive sexuality education. The grant program allows WISE in Oreg...
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Nov 15 2010 1:59PM
News Announcement WISE October Newsletter
WISE in Oregon, Working to Institutionalize Sexuality Education, grant program supports schools and districts that are ready and willing to insure their students received quality, comprehensive sexuality education. The grant program allows WISE in Oreg...
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Nov 15 2010 1:52PM
News Announcement WISE September Newsletter
WISE in Oregon, Working to Institutionalize Sexuality Education, grant program supports schools and districts that are ready and willing to insure their students received quality, comprehensive sexuality education. The grant program allows WISE in Oreg...
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Nov 4 2010 3:56PM
Calendar Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board Meeting Notice
November 19, 2010 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem, OR 97301 The Oregon Department of Education meetings are held in accordance with open meeting laws and acce...
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Oct 29 2010 3:38PM
News Announcement US Senate Youth Program Semifinalists
The Department is pleased to announce the semifinalists for the U.S. Senate Youth Program. For more information, click here .
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Oct 20 2010 12:00AM
News Announcement New Extended Assessment Administration Manual is now Posted
You will find the New Extended Assessment Administration Manual on the Extended Assessment page under "Oregon's Extended Assessment", as well as Training.
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Oct 18 2010 2:26PM
News Announcement 2010 Annual Stakeholders Meeting for IDEA State Performance Plan
The annual stakeholders meeting for the IDEA State Performance Plan (SPP) is scheduled for November 5, 2010. The meeting will be held in Salem, Oregon, at the Public Service Building at 255 Capitol Street NE in Basement Rooms A, B, & C. The Oregon...
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Oct 7 2010 2:44PM
News Announcement Testing Students with the Extended Assessment
Due to the recent change in the high school assessment accountability year from 10th grade to 11th grade (see memo #011-2009-10, http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=5568), all students must now take their high school stat...
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Sep 16 2010 11:00AM
Calendar **CANCELED** OSD Advisory Board of Directors Meeting Notice
September 24, 2010 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem, OR 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 A.M. to 9:10 A.M. Public Comment will be received....
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Sep 15 2010 12:00AM
News Announcement Returning Qualified Trainer Extended Assessment "Refresher" Sessions are Now Posted
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Tuesday, October, 19 2010 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday, January, 5 2011 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Sep 14 2010 12:00AM
News Announcement NEW Qualified Trainer Extended Assessment Trainings Now Posted!
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - Hillsboro 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - Salem 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2010- Medford 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2010- Redmond 9...
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Sep 9 2010 1:09PM
News Announcement IDEA Funds Awarded
The Oregon Department of Education has submitted applications for federal IDEA funds in May 2010. We are pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded these funds, totaling $136,708,173. Copies of the approval letters for Part...
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Sep 3 2010 2:02PM
News Announcement NASDSE Professional Development Series
The schedule for the 2010-2011 NASDSE Professional Development Series is now available here.
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Sep 2 2010 8:03AM
News Announcement Procedural Safeguard Booklet Mailings
The annual fall mailing of the May 2010 ODE Procedural Safeguards Notices is now complete. Generally, school districts and ESDs will receive the booklets in 3 separate, staggered deliveries. If you have not received your copies by September 10, 2010,...
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Aug 11 2010 2:01PM
News Announcement Updated Procedural Safeguards
The May 2010 ODE Procedural Safeguards Notices replace any previous versions, and are aligned with the requirements of IDEA 2004, federal, and state regulations. The only versions that school staff should use are the May 2010 versions, posted here.
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Jul 22 2010 3:33PM
News Announcement Assessment and Accountability Update - July 21, 2010
This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for July 21, 2010. You can access this and past issues of the AA Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: COSA/EESC Oregon Summer Assessment Institute Resources & Deadlines for the PSAT/NM...
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Jul 22 2010 3:11PM
News Announcement Recruiting panel members for the Math Extended Assessment Standard Setting Panel
ODE (Office of Student Learning and Partnerships) is currently in the process of recruiting panel members for an upcoming opportunity in support of our Extended Assessment development efforts: Math Extended Assessment Standard Setting Panel sche...
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Jun 30 2010 1:13PM
News Announcement Oregon’s Annual Performance Report Approved
The Office of Student Learning and Partnerships is pleased to announce that once again, Oregon’s special education programs have received a “Meets Requirements” determination. Following their 2009-2010 annual review of Oregon’s Annual Performance Repor...
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Jun 21 2010 10:44AM
News Announcement Even Start Grant Opportunity
Please click here for additional information and materials.
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Jun 1 2010 8:53AM
News Announcement OSD Board of Directors Meeting Notice
June 10, 2010 12:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem OR 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 12:05 p.m. to 12:10 p.m. Public Comment will be received. ...
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May 18 2010 8:50AM
News Announcement Scaling-Up Conference Materials Available Online NOW
Materials from the conference: Scaling-Up Evidence-Based Practices in Oregon are now available at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=2986.
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May 10 2010 9:00AM
News Announcement Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board of Directors Meeting Notice
May 14, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem OR 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:05 a.m. to 9:10 a.m., Public Comment will be received. Th...
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May 7 2010 12:00AM
News Announcement Full Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee Meeting to meet on June 21, 2010
The Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee will meet on June 21, 2010, at the Public Service Building, Room 251B, in Salem, Oregon. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. For further information about the committee and the agenda, p...
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May 5 2010 1:49PM
News Announcement Data for Extended Assessments Due May 18
The deadline for Extended Assessment data entry is May 18, 2010. No exceptions to this deadline will be allowed. The Extended Assessment testing window closed for Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing on May 4. For information or assistance, ple...
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Apr 29 2010 8:03AM
News Announcement FREE Webinar: RTI for English Language Learners: UPDATE
This presentation focuses on improving educational outcomes for ELLs through culturally and linguistically responsive implementation of an RTI framework in the area of elementary reading. For registration information and download links, please c...
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Apr 28 2010 1:41PM
News Announcement Extended Assessment Test Window
The testing window for Extended Reading, Extended Writing, Extended Mathematics, and Extended Science assessments has been extended to Tuesday, May 4 at 11:59pm. There has been no change to the data entry window which will close on Tuesday, ...
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Apr 27 2010 9:39AM
News Announcement NASDSE Satellite Series- Information Available Now
Technical coordinates and streaming video links for the May 7, 2010 session are now available. Please directly contact your special education director for the tech sheet. Instructional materials for the broadcast are available here.
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Apr 20 2010 3:13PM
News Announcement Extended Assessment Opportunities
ODE’s Office of Student Learning and Partnerships is currently in the process of recruiting panel members for two upcoming opportunities in support of our Extended Assessment development efforts: 1) Math Extended Assessment Standard Setting Pa...
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Apr 14 2010 1:52PM
News Announcement WISE April Newsletter
WISE in Oregon, Working to Institutionalize Sexuality Education, grant program supports schools and districts that are ready and willing to insure their students received quality, comprehensive sexuality education. The grant program allows WISE in Or...
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Apr 12 2010 1:39PM
News Announcement Alternate Assessment Opportunities: Recruitment Notice
The Office of Student Learning & Partnerships is currently in the process of recruiting panel members for two upcoming opportunities in support of our Extended Assessment development efforts. Click here for the complete announcement. Panel Memb...
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Mar 29 2010 1:52PM
News Announcement FREE Webinar: RTI for English Language Learners
Thank you for considering this free webinar, titled "RTI for English Language Learners (ELLs): Appropriate Screening, Progress Monitoring, and Instructional Planning." The webinar focuses on improving educational outcomes for ELLs through culturally a...
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Mar 29 2010 10:30AM
News Announcement Oregon School for the Deaf Advisory Board of Directors Meeting Notice
April 15, 2010 9:00 a.m. - Noon At the Oregon School for the Deaf, Clerc Conference Room 999 Locust Street NE Salem OR 97301 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME: From 9:10 a.m. to 9:20 a.m., Public Comment will be received. ...
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Mar 26 2010 9:12AM
News Announcement Special Education Funding Page Redesigned
The Special Education Funding page has been redesigned to increase usability. The new topic page is organized around five categories: Federal Funding Applications Guidance Resources Forms Reports Please visit the page here.
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Mar 25 2010 11:31AM
News Announcement WISE in Oregon Monthly Newsletter
WISE in Oregon, Working to Institutionalize Sexuality Education, grant program supports schools and districts that are ready and willing to insure their students received quality, comprehensive sexuality education. The grant program allows WISE in Or...
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Mar 25 2010 8:08AM
News Announcement Public Comment Period Opens- Oregon Applications for IDEA Funds
The public comment period for Oregon’s annual State Applications for Funds under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) opens today, Thursday, March 25, 2010, and continues through Friday, April 23, 2010. Copies of the...
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Mar 10 2010 1:23PM
News Announcement NASDSE Satellite Series- Tech Information
Technical coordinates and streaming video links for the March 19, 2010 session are now available. Please directly contact your special education director for the tech sheet. Instructional materials for the broadcast are available here.
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Mar 2 2010 7:56AM
News Announcement Public Notice Oregon Applications for Funds under IDEA
The public notice period for Oregon’s annual State Application for Funds under Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) opens today, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 and continues through Friday April 23. ODE will accept public co...
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Feb 19 2010 8:12AM
News Announcement Extended Assessment Reminders
Reminder to all DTCs: Qualified Assessors and Qualified Trainers of the Extended Assessment need access to the Extended Assessment application to access key test materials and enter student data. Please grant 2009-10 Qualified Assessors and Qualified...
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Feb 16 2010 11:12AM
News Announcement Extended Assessment Updates
• An email is being sent to all district test coordinators asking them to please allow permissions to the Extended Assessment application on the district secure site to those who serve as Qualified Assessors or Qualified Trainers of the Extended Assess...
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Feb 10 2010 4:09PM
News Announcement Extended Assessments
Extended Assessment materials are available for download on the ODE secure district website beginning tomorrow, February 11, 2010. The Extended Assessment testing window opens February 18, 2010 and closes April 28, 2010. The data entry window op...
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Feb 4 2010 3:33PM
News Announcement Accommodations for State Assessments
In some cases, a student’s IEP team may inadvertently recommend a support for use during assessment that appears to conflict with state test administration and security requirements. In these cases, districts have the following options: The distr...
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Feb 4 2010 3:28PM
News Announcement Updated Accommodations Manual Available Online
Last week, ODE posted an updated version of the 2009-10 Accommodations Manual on the ODE website. The updated manual now includes information on the following changes to assessment accommodations adopted after extensive review by the Oregon Accom...
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Jan 20 2010 1:15PM
News Announcement MEMORANDUM NO. 010-2009-10 - Modified Diploma and the Essential Skills
To: Superintendents, Principals, Special Education Directors, and District Test Coordinators Re: Essential Skill requirements for students seeking a modified diploma At their December meeting, the State Board of Education adopted OAR 58...
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Jan 5 2010 12:00AM
News Announcement Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee
The Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee will meet on January 12, 2010. For further information please check the calendar of events.
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Dec 22 2009 3:31PM
News Announcement Tax Exemption Memo for Parents of Children with Disabilities
This information is now posted at: Tax Exemption Memo For Parents of Children with Disabilities .
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Dec 8 2009 4:04PM
News Announcement Update: Special Education Financing Q & A
This document has been revised. Click here.
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Nov 13 2009 11:03AM
News Announcement Secondary Literacy Training Opportunity
A Secondary Literacy Training webinar will be held on December 3, 2009, designed to support teams of educators interested in developing, establishing or enhancing basic reading skills for all students’ grades 6-12. Click here for additional informati...
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Nov 2 2009 11:30AM
News Announcement Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee
The Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee will meet on November 9, 2009, at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Oregon Department of Education, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, in Salem, Oregon 97310.
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Nov 2 2009 10:34AM
News Announcement The Stakeholders Meeting for the State Performance Plan for Special Education
The Stakeholders Meeting for the State Performance Plan for Special Education will be held on November 6, 2009, at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Oregon Department of Education, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, in Salem...
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Oct 12 2009 1:55PM
News Announcement Fall Conference Materials Available Online NOW
Breakout session materials from the 2009 ODE-COSA Fall Conference for Special Education Administrators are now available here.
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