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Jan 24 2013 12:31PM

Students get extra support to earn college credits while in high school (Salem, Ore.) - Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton and Apex Learning® today announced a new partnership that will provide Oregon public high school students with access to onl...

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May 17 2012 7:37AM

Welcome to Superintendent Castillo's monthly update which highlights the hard work and achievements of schools across Oregon. The Superintendent's Update also gives you the latest information on important initiatives facing Oregon educa...

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Apr 12 2012 9:36AM

Welcome to Superintendent Castillo's monthly update which highlights the hard work and achievements of schools across Oregon. The Superintendent's Update also gives you the latest information on important initiatives facing Oregon educa...

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Mar 21 2012 9:48AM

The Oregon Department of Education has received notice from the U.S. Department of Education that the Test Fee Program will be continued for the 2011-2012 school year. The program will pay a portion of the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaur...

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Mar 15 2012 1:20AM

Welcome to Superintendent Castillo's monthly update which highlights the hard work and achievements of schools across Oregon. The Superintendent's Update also gives you the latest information on important initiatives facing Oregon educa...

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Feb 16 2012 8:42AM

February 16, 2012 In This Issue: Final Session! Training of Trainers for the Essential Skill of Reading - Using Work Samples Extended Assessment Alerts ELPA Practice Test ELPA Domain Exemptions Last day for Winter Paper-Based Writing ...

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Feb 16 2012 7:36AM

Welcome to Superintendent Castillo's monthly update which highlights the hard work and achievements of schools across Oregon. The Superintendent's Update also gives you the latest information on important initiatives facing Oregon educa...

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Feb 9 2012 8:09AM

February 9, 2012 In This Issue: Reminder: Last Chance for Reading Essential Skill Training for Local Facilitators! Extended Assessment Test Materials Extended Assessment Test Administrators (Qualified Trainers and Qualified Assessors) ...

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Feb 2 2012 2:46PM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for February 2, 2012 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Key Assessment & Accountab...

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Jan 27 2012 2:25PM

Superintendent Castillo's updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular messages, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students. Click he...

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Jan 26 2012 10:48AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for January 26, 2012 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Essential Skills Training Avai...

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Jan 19 2012 11:09AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for January 19, 2012 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Assessment and Accountability ...

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Jan 12 2012 10:10AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for January 12, 2012 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: OAKS Online Test Opportunities...

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Jan 5 2012 8:00AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for January 5, 2012 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: 2011-12 Winter Writing Test Win...

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Dec 15 2011 8:15AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for December 15, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: OAKS Online Scheduled Down Ti...

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Dec 15 2011 7:56AM

Superintendent Castillo's updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular messages, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students. Click he...

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Dec 8 2011 7:25AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for December 8, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Out of District Test Scores Av...

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Dec 1 2011 8:00AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for December 1, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Development of the Common Asse...

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Nov 17 2011 12:30PM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 17, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Revision to the WebEx Trainin...

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Nov 17 2011 10:57AM

Superintendent Castillo's updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students. Click her...

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Nov 10 2011 9:00AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 10, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Draft Best Practices Guide fo...

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Nov 3 2011 7:28AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 3, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: 2011-12 OAKS Online Test Windo...

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Oct 27 2011 10:21AM

Superintendent Castillo's updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students. Click her...

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Oct 14 2011 8:26AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Sep 29 2011 8:08AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Sep 8 2011 4:12PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Sep 2 2011 12:09PM

Most Oregon students entering 12th grade this year will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the Essential Skill of Reading to earn a diploma. For many students, achieving a score of 236 on the OAKS Reading assessment will complete this requirem...

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Aug 18 2011 9:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Aug 5 2011 3:10PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Jun 14 2011 11:30AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Jun 7 2011 12:00AM

The June/July 2011 Superintendent's Pipeline is now available online at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=684. The Superintendent's Pipeline is the main source of ODE news, announcements, information, recruitments, grants and othe...

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Jun 2 2011 1:15PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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May 19 2011 12:50PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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May 5 2011 4:00PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Apr 21 2011 1:00PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Apr 7 2011 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Apr 6 2011 10:00AM

Oregon is one of six states offered a special on the College Board’s SAT Readiness Program, The Official SAT Online Course™, created by the maker of the test. If students register for the online course by April 15, they will receive a $20 VISA gif...

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Mar 24 2011 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Mar 10 2011 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Mar 1 2011 9:16AM

As we work together to implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), we will all have a role to play in ensuring that students, parents, teachers, and communities understand what the standards are, why they are important, and what we can all do to ...

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Feb 24 2011 12:00AM

PORTLAND – Today the State Board of Higher Education’s Committee on Academic Strategies approved an automatic admission policy that will recognize students’ accomplishments in exceeding new high school Oregon Diploma standards. While these standards in...

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Feb 17 2011 12:00AM

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Feb 3 2011 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Jan 20 2011 11:26AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Jan 6 2011 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Dec 28 2010 10:51AM

The Guidelines, Scenarios, and Resources for Offering Credit in Applied Academics has been updated to reflect the new 5-digit NCES course codes. The document can be found at http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/certificates/diploma/appliedacademi...

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Dec 16 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Dec 15 2010 12:00AM

TO: School District and ESD Superintendents FROM: Doug Kosty, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Assessment and Information Services Nancy Latini, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Student Learning and Partnerships Colleen Mileham, As...

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Dec 2 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Nov 18 2010 11:40AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Nov 10 2010 9:00AM

TO: School District and ESD Superintendents FROM: Doug Kosty, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Assessment and Information Services RE: Essential Skills requirements, based on the year students are first enrolled in grade 9. As Oregon Schools...

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Nov 4 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Oct 21 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Oct 1 2010 1:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Sep 23 2010 10:15AM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for September 23, 2010. You can access this and past issues of the A & A Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Back to School Resources for Diploma Implementation OAKS Practice Tests ...

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Sep 22 2010 9:16AM

Schools and districts should be in high gear preparing for the 2012 Reading Essential Skill requirement. Graduates in 2012 (this year’s 11th graders) will be the first class required to demonstrate proficiency in reading to receive a diploma. A numbe...

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Sep 16 2010 9:40AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Aug 26 2010 1:50PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Jun 17 2010 8:09AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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May 19 2010 12:57PM

Free Help with Financial Aid Applications 2010 Online webinars May 28 and June 25 The Oregon Student Assistance Commission is hosting FAFSA Friday, a free online training webinar that helps college-bound students and parents complete the Fr...

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May 13 2010 11:45AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Apr 20 2010 3:17PM

District Test Coordinators and others interested in learning how to use the new Assessment of Essential Skills Toolkit will have two opportunities to attend introductory WebEx training sessions: Wednesday, April 28 from 10:00 to noon Thursday, Ma...

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Apr 15 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Apr 13 2010 7:34AM

SALEM – State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo today announced the launch of Oregon’s K-12 Literacy Framework which provides research-based tools at the state, district, and school levels to support effective reading instruction. Designed by the L...

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Apr 1 2010 8:32AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Mar 11 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Mar 10 2010 2:28PM

Beginning with this year’s sophomores (class of 2012) students must demonstrate proficiency in specific Essential Skills to receive a high school diploma. Many of the questions and concerns schools and districts have about implementing this r...

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Mar 1 2010 1:07PM

SALEM – Today, Achieve released "Closing the Expectations Gap 2010,” its fifth annual report on the progress of the college- and career-ready agenda in all 50 states. Oregon has met the mark for college- and career-ready academic standards and P-20 d...

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Feb 25 2010 2:41PM

The Oregon Department of Education is pleased to announce the Assessment of Essential Skills Toolkit – a new web-based interactive planning system. The Toolkit will help districts and high schools develop a local plan for assessing the essential skil...

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Feb 25 2010 2:16PM

Oregon Department of Education has received notice that the Test Fee Program grant for 2009-2010 AP and IB examinations for low-income students has been funded by the USDOE. Students that meet the eligibility criteria are qualified to have their exam ...

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Feb 25 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcases the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students...

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Feb 11 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates provide an agency-wide perspective on important developments within the Department of Education. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding impor...

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Jan 21 2010 12:58PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates provide an agency-wide perspective on important developments within the Department of Education. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding importa...

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Dec 17 2009 7:05AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates provide an agency-wide perspective on important developments within the Department of Education. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding impor...

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Dec 9 2009 3:13PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for December 9, 2009. You can access this and past issues of the AA Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: New Position Available with ODE Assessment Preventing Student Cell Phone ...

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Dec 9 2009 2:40PM

Last week, the State Board of Education adopted a policy allowing some LEP students the option of demonstrating the Essential Skills in a language other than English. On December 7, an Executive Numbered Memorandum was sent out on this policy and thi...

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Dec 3 2009 2:12PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for December 3, 2009. You can access this and past issues of the AA Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Cumulative ADM 2008-09 Statewide Report Card Testing Requirements for Ho...

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Dec 3 2009 9:20AM

In This Issue: Nyssa School District's Positive Approach to Student Achievement Oregon Scales Up Response to Intervention Work Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Nyssa Sc...

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Nov 17 2009 9:39AM

In This Issue: West Salem and Gladstone High School Teachers Named Milken National Educators Recognizing Oregon's Rich American Indian Heritage Susan Castillo Announces Virtual Learning Tools for Oregon Schools that Close for H1N1 ...

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Nov 10 2009 3:47PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for November 10, 2009. You can access this and past issues of the AA Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: School and District Report Cards Upcoming ODE WebEx Meetings Reminder: Se...

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Nov 10 2009 3:29PM

ODE does not require students to complete a reading work sample. However, it should be made available to students as an option for demonstrating their proficiency in the essential skill of reading for purposes of the high school diploma. This options...

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Nov 6 2009 11:26AM

In This Issue: Camas Ridge Community School Teacher Donna DuBois Named Oregon Teacher of the Year Sustainability Education Week: Teaching for a Sustainable Future Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools...

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Oct 28 2009 12:20PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for October 28, 2009. You can access this and past issues of the AA Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Reading Scoring Guide Approved for Essential Skills State Board Expands Tes...

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Oct 28 2009 12:13PM

The State Board of Education adopted a Reading Scoring Guide at their October meeting and approved it for use in demonstrating proficiency in the essential skill of reading. The scoring guide, under development last school year, received high ma...

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Oct 23 2009 8:14AM

In This Issue: Oregon Focuses on Proficiency Education in Bid for Race to the Top Dollars Willamina Elementary School Awarded National Recognition for Nutrition Program Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Sc...

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Sep 29 2009 6:00AM

In This Issue: Intel rewards Hillsboro schools' focus on science and math Oregon schools emphasize prevention, not closures, as they prepare for flu season Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools American Recovery and Rein...

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Sep 21 2009 12:00AM

In an effort to ensure successful implementation of the new diploma requirements, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in association with various partners, has developed toolkits to provide diploma-related resources to a wide array of individuals...

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Sep 9 2009 1:18PM

In This Issue: Using time and money to our students’ best advantage State Board of Education adopts changes to graduation proficiency requirements Superintendent C...

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Aug 28 2009 4:38PM

SALEM – The Oregon State Board of Education adjusted the timeline for requiring demonstration of proficiency in the Essential Skill of Writing until the graduating class of 2013 (students in 9th grade in 2009-10). The State Board also voted to phase in...

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Jul 7 2009 3:49PM

In This Issue: Susan Castillo Statement on Final K-12 Budget for the 2009-11 biennium Aiming High and Finding Success—With a Little Help from our Friends Oregon Department of Education Names Colleen Mileham as Assistant Superintendent of E...

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Jun 19 2009 9:03AM

In This Issue: Graduation Rate Transparency State Moves to Include Student Growth in Report Card Going the Extra Mile for all Students Service-Learning Supports Oregon Diploma Hood River County School District and Providence R...

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Jun 4 2009 10:45AM

In This Issue: The Oregon Diploma: Working toward a proficiency-based system Oregon DATA Project ARRA Funding for Oregon’s Homeless Students Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule The Or...

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May 26 2009 10:00AM

In This Issue: Oregon’s Bold Plan Susan Castillo Applauds Kaiser Permanente commitment to Multnomah county students Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Oregon’s Bold Plan By Su...

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May 8 2009 12:00AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership with the Confederation of School Administrators (COSA), the Oregon Education Association (OEA) and the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA), is pleased to announce the 2009 Superintendent's ...

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May 7 2009 9:51AM

In This Issue: Oregon PTA Conference Schools set to receive federal stimulus money Oregon Military Families Appreciation Day - May 8th Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Orego...

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Apr 17 2009 8:11AM

In This Issue: Oregon's Dropout Rate Hits All-Time Low at 3.7% Who will be the 2009-10 Oregon Teacher of the Year? Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Oregon's Dropout Rate Hi...

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Apr 10 2009 8:56AM

In This Issue: Oregon Summer Food Service Programs Win USDA Awards Oregon Department of Education Wins $3.7M Grant for Longitudinal Data Systems Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule ...

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Apr 3 2009 7:26AM

In This Issue: Seeking Applicants for the Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Team Governor Creates Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder Student Leadership and Civic Engagement through Philanthropy Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and...

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Apr 2 2009 11:56AM

The AESRP will be holding two Web Meetings on April 9, 2009. Here is the agenda for these meetings. The first meeting will be from 9-11:30 AM. To join the meeting visit https://oregon.webex.com/oregon/j.php?ED=113434417&UID=1047729287&PW=31a53b...

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Mar 27 2009 3:00PM

In This Issue: Celebrating Schools for Closing the Achievement Gap Oregon Budget Update Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Celebrating Schools for Closing the Achievement Ga...

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Mar 20 2009 6:30AM

In This Issue: Oregon Diploma Summit School for the Deaf Student Named 2009 Poetry Out Loud State Champion Oregon Highlighted on National Education Show Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Sc...

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Mar 13 2009 12:02PM

In This Issue: Stimulus Update Oregon Education ARRA Website Launch Free Data Trainings Help Schools and Students Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Stimulus Update By Sus...

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Mar 6 2009 8:30AM

In This Issue: Celebrating Oregon’s Classified Employees Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Celebrating Oregon’s Classified Employees By Susan Castillo Who is the fir...

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Feb 27 2009 9:48AM

In This Issue: No Oregon Child Left Inside Website Launched to Support Oregon’s New Teachers Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule No Oregon Child Left Inside: Building the Foun...

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Feb 20 2009 10:43AM

In This Issue: Standing Up for Education Who will be the 2009-10 Oregon Teacher of the Year? Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Standing Up for Education By Susan Castillo ...

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Feb 13 2009 7:17AM

In This Issue: Our future depends on it Oregon Diploma Posters Time to Celebrate Oregon’s Birthday Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Our future depends on it by Susan Ca...

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Feb 6 2009 9:30AM

In This Issue: Living Up to Our Potential Signing Up for Poetry Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Living Up to Our Potential By Superintendent Susan Castillo Thi...

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Feb 3 2009 8:58AM

The Superintendent's Pipeline is the main source of ODE news, announcements, information, recruitments, grants and other opportunities. Pipeline delivers a variety of news and information to administrators, teachers, and other school district staff m...

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Feb 2 2009 1:16PM

Please join us at the Oregon Diploma Summit – A Community Call to Action! With the new Oregon Diploma requirements, we have a defined vision for student achievement; one that recognizes all students’ fundamental right to graduate ready for life. Th...

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Jan 30 2009 7:46AM

In This Issue: Budget Update Superintendent Castillo Testifies in Support of Full-Day Kindergarten Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Budget Update By Superintendent Susan Cas...

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Jan 27 2009 2:34PM

The AESRP will be holding two Web Meetings on January 28, 2009. Here is the agenda for these meetings. The first meeting will be from 9-11 AM. To join the meeting visit https://oregon.webex.com/oregon/j.php?ED=112015267&UID=1040799537&PW=3048575...

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Jan 21 2009 12:00AM

During its January 15, 2009 meeting, the State Board of Education reviewed the results of an online survey that contained questions regarding the new Oregon Diploma. Over 300 surveys were received from principals, teachers, curriculum directors ...

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Jan 16 2009 8:10AM

In This Issue: Tax Cuts for Teachers Oregon Administrative Rules Compilation Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Tax Cuts for Teachers As printed in the NEW YORK TIMES, J...

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Jan 9 2009 9:00AM

In This Issue: County Stays Strong in AP Scores Despite Increased Participation Oregon 150 Youth Legacy Symposium Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule County Stays Strong in AP...

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Jan 2 2009 1:35PM

In This Issue: Teacher Quality Moves to the Head of the Class as the New Year Approaches CCSSO Formally Submits Policy Recommendations to Obama Education Transition Team Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Scho...

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Dec 31 2008 12:00AM

On December 12, 2008, the State Board of Education proposed a change in the implementation timeline of the new Oregon Diploma requirements in light of current and future budget constraints. Click here for more information on the Board’s leanings and d...

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Dec 19 2008 2:00PM

In This Issue: Karli Olsen Named State Board of Education Student Advisor 2009 Outstanding Community/School Partnership Nominations Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule McMinn...

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Dec 12 2008 9:00AM

In This Issue: Portland Teacher Wins National Award Oregon Schools Making Strong Gains in Closing the Achievement Gap Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Portland Teacher Win...

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Dec 5 2008 7:35AM

In This Issue: Release of Governor’s Recommended Budget 2009 History Teacher of the Year Award Competition United States Senate Youth Program Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule ...

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Nov 28 2008 8:53AM

In This Issue: PPS Strategy to Boost Graduation Rate Shows Promise Oregon Arts Education Congress Issues Oregon Bill of Creative Rights Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule ...

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Nov 21 2008 7:00AM

In This Issue: Celebrating Oregon’s Teachers and American Education Week Annis Holsworth Appointed to the Oregon School for the Blind Board of Directors Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s S...

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Nov 19 2008 8:36AM

The Reading Scoring Guide Development Steering Committee met on Nov. 14 at the Department of Education in Salem. The main focus of this session was to recommend revisions to the existing scoring guide for use in high school. At earlier meetings ...

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Nov 14 2008 7:09AM

In This Issue: Native American Heritage Month National Recognition for Medford Homeless Student Program School Psychology Awareness Week Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule ...

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Nov 12 2008 11:27AM

The AESRP will be holding three Web Meetings on November 13, 2008. Here is the agenda for these meetings. The first meeting, the Technical Subgroup, will be from 9-11 AM. To join the meeting visit https://eval.webex.com/eval/j.php?ED=110110342&...

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Nov 12 2008 8:36AM

The next meeting of the Assessment of Essential Skills Review Panel will be via WebEx on Nov 13. Minutes of the Oct 13-14 meeting have been posted at www.ode.state.or.us/go/aesrp

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Nov 7 2008 9:19AM

In This Issue: Celebrating Oregon Head Start Evans to Leave ODE for DHS Post Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Celebrating Oregon Head Start By Superintendent Susan Ca...

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Oct 31 2008 9:39AM

In This Issue: New Sustainable Oregon Schools Website Now Available Community School Partnership A Success Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule New Sustainable Oregon Scho...

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Oct 24 2008 10:00AM

In This Issue: Education Community Celebrates Oregon’s 150th Birthday Oregon Superintendent of the Year Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Education Community Celebrates ...

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Oct 23 2008 10:17AM

The Get Ready Oregon website has been improved and updated. Get Ready Oregon, which provides information and resources on the Oregon Diploma, has been updated to better meet your needs. The newly improved site now offers: Specific resour...

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Oct 22 2008 3:46PM

The first meeting of the AESRP (Assessment of Essential Skills Review Panel) was held in Salem on October 13 - 14, 2008. All members were in attendance. Much of this initial meeting was devoted to background and understanding of the panel’s rol...

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Oct 20 2008 7:35AM

In This Issue: Highly Qualified Teachers Growing Lunch Oregon Davidson Fellow Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Oregon Increases Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teac...

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Oct 16 2008 7:06AM

To: Superintendents, Principals, District Staff, Others Re: Transition Between 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 Graduation Requirements SUMMARY: Students who do not complete the 2008-2009 school year credit requirements by July 1, 2009 will h...

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Oct 10 2008 8:00AM

In This Issue: State Issues Tenth Annual School Report Cards Growing Kindergarten Enrollment in Portland Public Schools Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule A Decade of Pub...

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Oct 8 2008 1:49PM

AESRP Members: In preparation for our meeting on Oct 13 & 14, please review the following documents prior to the meeting. o Oregon Revised Statute that authorizes the State Board to direct the issuing of diplomas: ORS 329451 o OAR’s that the St...

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Oct 3 2008 12:30AM

In This Issue: Michael Lampert Named Oregon Teacher of the Year Two Oregon PTAs Announced as National PTA Healthy Lifestyles Award Winners Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule We...

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Sep 24 2008 2:24PM

There have been two meetings scheduled for the Assessment of Essential Skills Review Panel. The first meeting will be on October 13 and 14 from 9:00 to 4:00 at the State Library in room 103. The second meeting will be on December 8 and 9 from 9:00 ...

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Sep 19 2008 8:30AM

In This Issue: Sojourner School Wins National Intel Competition Keep Oregon Green Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Sojourner School Wins National Intel Competition ...

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Sep 18 2008 12:30PM

At the State Board meeting in Salem, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Improvement and Innovation Salam Noor gave the Board the following update on the implementation of the Oregon Diploma. I thought you might like the information, too. Lots of...

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Sep 12 2008 7:00AM

In This Issue: State Releases Homeless Student Report Oregon's Fourth Annual Poetry Out Loud Contest Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule State Releases Homeless Student ...

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Sep 5 2008 8:35AM

In This Issue: 2007-08 Test Results for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science Phyllis Guile Joins ODE to Head Up Alternative Education and Charter Schools Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s...

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Aug 29 2008 7:41AM

In This Issue: Oregon's SAT Scores Continue to Exceed National Average Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Oregon's SAT Scores Continue to Exceed National Average ...

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Aug 22 2008 7:00AM

In This Issue: Reports Find Yoncalla and Harney County School Districts Demonstrate Effective Management New ODE Quake Safe Schools Website Launched Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule...

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Aug 20 2008 2:00PM

COSA and ODE convened a group of administrators from around the state to develop an Administrators Tool Kit. This tool kit contains resources including: diploma principles and requirements, state board policies and OARs, planning documents, FAQs, timel...

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Aug 7 2008 3:18PM

To: District Superintendents, ESD Superintendents, Principals, District and School Staff Re: New Oregon Diploma Requirements Approved by State Board Summary: In May and June, the State Board of Education gave final approval to thre...

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Jul 16 2008 11:39AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Implementation Advisory Task Force meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Eola Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road, Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, October 23, 2008. The purpose of the Implemen...

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Jun 18 2008 1:15PM

OAKS Online high school assessments in mathematics and reading - plus the writing performance assessment -- will have an additional purpose next year. Each of these assessments will be available for 9th graders ready to see if they can yet demonstra...

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May 16 2008 3:33PM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Credit for Proficiency Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Eola Viticulture Center on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. The Credit for Proficiency Task Force will make recommendations to the ...

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May 16 2008 12:00PM

In This Issue: State Board Continues Work to Define Diploma Requirements Oregon Supreme Court Calls for Review of Tournament Scheduling Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule State...

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Apr 21 2008 2:08PM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update for April 21, 2008. This edition contains information about the High School Diploma, Spring Student Membership Collection, Winter Writing scores, and Extended Assessments.

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Apr 21 2008 1:37PM

At their regular meeting on Friday, April 18, the State Board of Education endorsed the use of state tests as an option for students to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics to earn a High School Diploma beginning with next year’s...

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Apr 18 2008 10:37AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Implementation Advisory Task Force meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Eola Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road, Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The purpose of the Implementati...

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Apr 18 2008 10:17AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold a Standards & Assessment Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, Oregon on Thursday, May 9, 2008. The task force will be working on making recommendati...

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Apr 18 2008 10:01AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Credit for Proficiency Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Oregon State Library on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Credit for Proficiency Task Force will make recommendations to the S...

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Apr 3 2008 9:41AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Credit for Proficiency Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. at Roth’s Hospitality Center (1130 Wallace Road NW, Salem) on Thursday, April 10, 2008. The Credit for Proficiency Task Force ...

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Feb 27 2008 1:42PM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Cost & Capacity Task Force meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 251A of the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem on Monday, March 3, 2008. The purpose of the Cost & Capacit...

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Feb 21 2008 1:32PM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold a Standards & Assessment Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Eola Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road, Salem, Oregon on Thursday, March 20, 2008. The task force will be working on making recom...

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Feb 21 2008 1:17PM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon High School Diploma Credit for Proficiency Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Eola Viticulture Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The Credit for Proficiency Task Force will make recom...

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Feb 21 2008 9:27AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Essential Skills Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Oregon State Library, Room #103, 250 Winter Street NE, Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. The task force will be reviewing stakeholder...

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Feb 19 2008 9:04AM

Due to the quantity of feedback we have been receiving, we are extending the deadline until this Friday, February 22nd. Take our survey today and let us know what you think! In January 2007, the State Board of Education adopted new requiremen...

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Feb 12 2008 10:23AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold a Standards & Assessment Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Basement A Conference Room in the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The task ...

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Jan 31 2008 10:59AM

We want to hear from you! In January 2007, the State Board of Education adopted new requirements for high school graduation, including proficiency in Essential Skills. The Essential Skills are 21st century skills needed for success in college,...

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Jan 25 2008 1:17PM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Credit for Proficiency Task Force meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Basement A of the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon, on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. The Credit f...

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Jan 17 2008 10:56AM

The Oregon Department of Education will hold an Oregon Diploma Implementation Advisory Task Force meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Eola Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road, Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, February 7, 2008. The purpose of the Implem...

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Jan 11 2008 1:00PM

In This Issue: Two High School Educators Receive Milken National Educator Awards – and $25,000 CCSSO Calls on Congress to Improve NCLB Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Two ...

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Jan 4 2008 3:24PM

1. IB and AP not as easy as ABC 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan’s Schedule The January Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available on the ODE website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/...

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Dec 28 2007 11:03AM

Happy New Year! 1. Five Outstanding Oregon Students Named State AP Scholars 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities/Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan’s Schedule The December Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available on the...

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Dec 21 2007 11:04AM

1. 2006-07 Annual Statewide Report Card 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan’s Schedule The December Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available on the ODE website: http://www.ode...

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Dec 14 2007 7:54AM

1. Half a Kindergarten is Only Half Enough 2. New TESA System Gets High Marks from Users 3. Oregon Diploma Talk 4. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 5. Susan’s Schedule The December Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline ...

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Dec 7 2007 9:33AM

1. Working with Governor, ESDs to Get Flood-Damaged Schools Back in Operation, Students Back in Class 2. New Online Assessment Test Free from Glitches of Previous System 3. Oregon Diploma Tal...

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Dec 3 2007 8:00PM

1. "I’m Ready, Are You?" Oregon Video Challenge 2. Donating your kicker refund to Oregon K-12 schools 3. Oregon Diploma Talk 4. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 5. Susan’s Schedule The December Issue of Superinten...

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Nov 30 2007 12:11PM

Students - Want to win a computer or $1000 in cash? Teachers - Want to win a SMART Board for your school? ENTER THE OREGON DIPLOMA VIDEO CHALLENGE! Enter the "I'm Ready, Are You?" Oregon Video Challenge sponsored by the Or...

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Nov 16 2007 3:15PM

1. Letter from State Superintendent Susan Castillo to the 2007 OSBA Convention 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan’s Schedule The November Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available o...

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Nov 9 2007 8:15AM

1. Education to Play Key Role in Oregon’s 150th Birthday Celebration 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan’s Schedule The November Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available on the O...

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Nov 2 2007 8:44AM

1. Lessons Learned from TOPOFF 4 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan's Schedule The November Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available on the ODE website: http://www.ode.state.or...

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Oct 26 2007 1:00PM

1. School Districts Parcel out $260 Million from State Fund 2. Oregon Diploma Talk 3. Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools 4. Susan's Schedule The October 2007 Issue of Superintendent's Pipeline is available on th...

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Sep 6 2007 7:30AM

With Oregon’s graduation requirements changing and students being asked to achieve at higher levels, the Oregon Department of Education is asking schools, students, and parents “Are you ready?” Today, we launched a new website to help share infor...

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Aug 22 2007 3:57PM

August 22, 2007 TO:All K-12 Superintendents; All Principals RE:Transition of CIM and CAM to the New Diploma With the passage of HB 2263 by the 2007 Oregon Legislature, the CIM, CAM, and subject area endorsements will sunset in July 2008. Th...

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Jan 5 2006 12:00AM

TO: All District Superintendents, ESD Superintendents, and Principals RE: Change in Diploma Requirements for Graduates after June 30, 2009 House Bill 3129, signed into law by Governor Kulongoski, raises the high school diploma credit re...