Recurring Features

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Language Arts Educator Update Recurring Features

Professional Organizations for ELA

National, State, and Local 

There are several ELA-related professional organizations at a state and national level.  Check them out!  They provide tools, resources, and supports for educators around the state.

NCTE -- National Council of Teachers of English

CEL -- Conference on English Leadership

OCTE -- Oregon Council of Teachers of English

ILA -- International Literacy Association

OSLA -- Oregon State Literacy Association

Local OSLA chapters:      

  • Capitol Reading (Marion and Polk)
  • Lane County Literacy 
  • Mid Valley Literacy (Benton, Lincoln, and Linn)
  • Mount Valleys Literacy (Baker, Union, and Wallowa)
  • Portland Reading (Portland Metro area)
  • Three Sisters (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson)
  • Umpqua (Douglas)
  • Vineyard Valley (Polk and Yamhill)                

OLA -- Oregon Library Association

OASL -- Oregon Association of School Libraries



ODE Resources

Oregon Open Learning Hub

ELA Performance Standards and Grade Level Documents

ELA Assessment

State Adopted Instructional Materials