• Alternative Education
  This page contains links to information about public and private alternative education options for students, including Oregon Statutes and Administrative Rules, the list of registered private alternative programs, the annual report of district programs and contact persons, Frequently Asked Questions, and "Student Voices: Why School Works for Alternative High School Students."
• Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
  Each school district in Oregon is expected to have a comprehensive guidance and counseling program (CGC) in place to support students' transitions throughout school, achievement of the diploma requirements, and preparation for post-high school next steps.
• e-Learning Distance Education
  Find contacts and resources for online learning and videoconference classes offered by Oregon teachers, and other content providers nationwide.
• English Language Learners
  The resources on this page are designed to assist English Language Learners (ELLs) develop English language skills, succeed academically, and overcome barriers that impede their academic success.
• Home Schooling
  Find pertinent laws, sample school district board policies and questions and answers related to home schooling in Oregon.
• McKinney-Vento Act - Homeless Education Program
  The Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program, authorized as Title X under the No Child Left Behind Act, ensures that homeless students are provided a free, appropriate public education despite lack of a fixed place of residence or a supervising parent or guardian.
• IDEA - Practice
  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal education law that regulates special education.
• Oregon Diploma
  Preparing each student for advanced learning, work and citizenship.
• Oregon Skill Sets
  The Oregon Skill Sets are lists of those things students need to know and be able to do in order to be successful in Oregon’s educational and career environments. The lists include academic, technical and career related knowledge and skills.
• Talented and Gifted (TAG)
  Talented and Gifted Education serves the purpose of providing instruction that challenges high-end learners and meets each student's learning needs. Resources and support materials for districts, schools, teachers, parents, and students are included.
• Service Learning
  This site features Grant Opportunities, Professional Development information, and Resources for Service-Learning.
• Special Ed Data, Fiscal, Legal, and Information
  The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) mandates the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students eligible for special education services. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed listing the specialized designed instruction and related services that will be provided to the student. Parent and student participation in decision-making is a key component of the IEP process.

• Early Childhood and Kindergarten
  This page includes information on Head Start, Even Start, School Readiness, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Kindergarten and the Teen Parent/Child Development Program with a link to Oregon's Early Childhood Foundations, learning guidelines that describe what children should know, understand and be able to do during the first five years of life.
• Braille Interface of OAKS Online
  Accessing OAKS Online through the new Braille interface, students who use Braille now have access to the adaptive OAKS Online test and have the same number of testing opportunities as general education students. This webpage provides information about online administration, training resources, supporting Braille technologies and more.

Additional Links

• Accelerated Learning Options in Oregon    
  This interactive map provides information about Accelerated Learning Options available in Oregon at the county, district and high school level.
• Student Learning & Partnerships (Special Education)    
  Units in this office manage programs that include special education, early childhood education, accountability and program compliance, and capacity building and partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education (OACE)    
  The Oregon Association for Comprehensive Education will provide quality staff development and parental support so all students will learn, achieve and contribute to the community.
• GED    
  The GED Tests give individuals who did not graduate from high school the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency certificate. This site provides information specific to the State of Oregon. For general information and for sample questions explore the GED Test Service Web Site at http://www.gedtest.org