ODE Opportunities
Job Opening
If you're looking for a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children, ODE is looking for you! The Oregon Department of Education is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in the state of Oregon.
A new position for a Substance Use Prevention Coordinator is currently posted. The closing date for submitting an application is 6/19/24.
Division 22 Standards Professional Learning Series: Connect, Reflect & Collaborate
With the goal of supporting district leaders in implementing specific standards and new requirements within Division 22, ODE is launching a Division 22 Standards professional learning series. The first virtual meeting will be held on June 25th from 9:30 -11 am PT, with a focus on the following topics:
- How to track and manage compliance with all the Division 22 standards - panel discussion in breakouts based on district size
- Resources for implementing Senate Bill 3 (Personal Financial Education & Higher Education and Career Path Skills)
- Reflection & Sharing: Implementation of PE Requirements
Please register via zoom to get the meeting link and add the session to your calendar. Questions? Contact susan.payne@ode.oregon.gov, ODE’s Education Standards and Systems Specialist
Want to impact Physical Education in Oregon?
Sign up for the 2024 Physical Education Standards Advisory Committee!
ODE is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Physical Education Standards Advisory Panel. Individuals on this committee will be responsible for reviewing and providing feedback on the draft K-12 Physical Education Standards, before the revised standards are presented to the Oregon State Board of Education for adoption. The application is open through June 30, 2024. For more information or questions, contact Suzanne Hidde at suzanne.hidde@ode.oregon.gov.
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Annually Required Substance Use Prevention Lessons for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Opioid Crisis continues to devastate young lives across our nation. The Oregon Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 238 which requires the development and implementation of Opioid Prevention lessons. ODE is in the process of developing lessons that school districts will be required to implement in the 2024-2025 school year. The lessons are specific to raising awareness of synthetic opioids with an emphasis on fentanyl, how to recognize an overdose, and the Good Samaritan Law. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, all Oregon school districts and public charter schools are required to implement one ODE developed Opioid Prevention lesson at each grade level (grade 6, 7, 8 and at least once in high school). The approved lessons will be posted on the ODE Health Education webpage by September 30, 2024.
Resources for information on Opioid and Fentanyl Awareness:
Lane County Public Health - Fentanyl Aware
Join the Adapted Physical Education (APE) Collaborative
"Are you passionate about creating inclusive and effective physical education experiences for all diverse learners? Interested in learning more about Adapted Physical Education and sharing best practices with fellow inclusive PE teachers?
Connect with Us: We're forming a group dedicated to navigating challenges and finding solutions to provide a continuum of PE services that focus on a least restrictive environment and direct instruction for every student to succeed regardless of their abilities.
Get Involved: Contact Michelle at Michelle.l.dunn89@gmail.com to find out more and join our group focused on updating ODE Adapted Physical Education guidelines in our state.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students through Adapted PE services and quality inclusive physical education programs in Oregon!"
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Professional Development
Reflection Practice Guide
Edutopia has a suggested practice guide to set aside a few minutes a day to jot down what went well and what challenges arose that helps teachers notice patterns and make positive changes. This reflective document could help you create action steps to improve student learning and ground you in your work.
SHAPE America’s Leading Healthy Schools program
Leading Healthy Schools program offers free professional development and coaching to leaders who are passionate about improving the health and wellness of their school community. The program offers national networking, access to resources, and professional learning experiences for principals, assistant principals, directors, and deans. Current enrollment for the 2024-2025 cohort is now open.
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Other Health and Physical Education Announcements & Resources
PRIDE Classroom Resources
The National Education Association (NEA) has LGBTQ+ information, tools, and resources to support transgender and non-binary students, to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ history in their classrooms, and to stop LGBTQ+ bias and intolerance in our public schools for PRIDE month. The Trevor Project and Welcoming Schools also offer teacher-friendly lesson plans designed to help educators create classrooms and schools that are affirming of all students and their families. A key focus of Welcoming Schools is to provide comprehensive resources for educators to teach about LGBTQ+ people and topics to foster equity and belonging in schools. Help your students think through what they can do if they see bullying and how they can respond to LGBTQ+, racial or religious slurs.
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SHAPE AMERICA HPE Calendars
Check out the latest health and physical education calendars from SHAPE AMERICA for activities your students can do throughout the month. These new calendars include popular activities like Crazy 8’s, Balance Challenge, Tabata This!, and much more. Available for both elementary and secondary grade levels, these calendars are great to share with students and families! You can also download the calendars in Spanish.
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Free Health Education Lesson Plans from PL4M
Explore five free health education lesson plans from PLT4M that include these topics: Nutrition, Hygiene, Emotions, Drug Education and Sleep. The lessons are geared for grades 6 - 12.
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American School Health Association (ASHA) Annual Conference
Save the Date: October 16-18, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA
Check the website for more information!
Questions? Ideas to share?
Please reach out: Suzanne Hidde, MS (she/her/hers)
Health and Physical Education Specialist Oregon Department of Education/Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
suzanne.hidde@ode.oregon.gov
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