2012 Celebrating Student Success Sponsors

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A great big thank you to all of our generous sponsors!
Without them, these awards would not be possible.

PRIMARY SPONSOR

Founded in 1946 as a not-for-profit organization, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the world’s largest educational research and assessment development firms. AIR’s 1,500 employees work toward our mission of improving people’s lives through research and the application of the best science.

AIR works on testing programs designed to improve education by

establishing meaningful standards,
ensuring that the schools and teachers have the tools and information needed to teach effectively,
measuring learning fairly and precisely, and
communicating findings clearly.

AIR’s research-driven advances in computer adaptive testing, statistics and psychometrics, and test design have improved standards-driven reform in many states. AIR administers the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Online (OAKS Online).

RECOGNITION SPONSORS

The Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF) – a $9-million, five-year commitment to support public education in Beaverton, Hillsboro and Portland, Oregon school districts. NSIF’s goal is to support innovation in education and leadership to improve student achievement.

For more than 150 years, The Oregonian has striven to inform its readers about the events, issues, and people of the Northwest and of the world beyond.

Wells Fargo & Co., the oldest bank in the West, has been helping its customers and communities thrive in Oregon since 1852. Wells Fargo believes high quality public schools are a major piece of the foundation for a healthy community. The financial services firm strongly supports education in Oregon through both its corporate giving and its team member volunteerism.

OSBAl

Founded in 1946, the Oregon School Boards Association serves school district boards, public charter school boards, education service district boards, community college boards and the State Board of Education. Through legislative advocacy at state and federal levels, board leadership training, employee management assistance and policy, legal and financial services, OSBA helps these locally-elected volunteers fulfill their complex public education roles.

COSAl

The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) was founded in 1974 to give Oregon's education leaders a united voice in helping to shape public policy, advocate for schools and speak on behalf of students. Today, COSA serves and represents more than 2,000 school leaders, who consistently put the interests of schools and students ahead of self-interest.

Oregon Education Association represents about 45,000 educators working in Oregon's pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. OEA's membership includes licensed teachers and specialists, education support professionals, community college faculty, retired educators and student members. OEA works to assure quality public education for every student in Oregon by providing a strong, positive voice for school employees.

Wieden + Kennedy is a full-service, creatively driven advertising agency based in Portland, Oregon. Founded by Dan Wieden and David Kennedy on April 1, 1982, it is one of the largest independently-owned advertising agencies in the world.

OSEA

The Oregon Employees Association (OSEA), AFT Local 6732, is an affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the AFL-CIO. OSEA is also a founding member of the American Association of Classified School Employees (AACSE).