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Updates from the Oregon Department of Education
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2.Coming Soon: 2024-2028 Student Success Requests for Applications
3. Apply Now: Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Advisory Group Student
Upcoming Events, Training & Conference Opportunities
1.You’re Invited: Oregon Department of Education Fall Literacy Tour
2.Virtual Conference: 2024 Immigrant Student Success, Strategies and Tools for PreK-12 and Adult Educators, July 16, 2024
3.Save the Date: IES Second Annual Conference, September 16-17, 2024
1.“Early Proficient” Approved for 2025-26 ELPA Summative
A new scoring category has been approved for the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) Summative, beginning on tests taken in 2025-26. This scoring category, called “Early Proficient”, is for students who score very close to the Proficient threshold. The parent, guardian, or adult student themself will decide whether a student scoring Early Proficient remains in or exits English learner (EL) status. In the coming school year, ODE will issue a full communication regarding Early Proficient that includes a full explanation of the new scoring category, the family contact process, and other important information.
Please contact Ben Wolcott, ELPA Specialist, with any questions.
2.Coming Soon: 2024-2028 Student Success Requests for Applications
The Oregon Department of Education is pleased to announce upcoming Requests for Applications (RFA) for the African American/Black Student Success, Latino/a/x & Indigenous Student Success, LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Student Success grant programs. The upcoming RFA performance period for each grant program will begin October 1, 2024 and cross several biennia, ending June 30, 2028, for a 4-year total grant period. Further information about funding and application requirements are forthcoming. To stay informed when this RFA goes live on OregonBuys, please subscribe to the following listservs:
Questions will be directed to the Single Point of Contact (SPC) for each RFA at the time of posting.
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3. Apply Now: Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Advisory Group Student
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is currently seeking applicants for its Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Advisory Group. This group advises ODE on education matters affecting Latino/a/x and Indigenous* students and families, and its purpose is to address systemic inequities experienced by Latino/a/x and Indigenous* students through focused investments and community partnerships that align with the Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Plan.
Who is Eligible to Serve on the Advisory Group
According to ORS 329.845, the Department of Education shall form an advisory group consisting of individuals representing:
- Urban and rural communities;
- Indigenous and immigrant populations;
- English language learners;
- Individuals with disabilities;
- Parents and students;
- Youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or another minority gender or sexual orientation;
- Community-based organizations serving Latino or Hispanic youth and families; and
- Education stakeholders, including representatives of the Department of Early Learning and Care, the Youth Development Division and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
The Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Advisory Group will consist of up to 25 members with equitable representation from the required demographic categories.
Meetings
The Advisory Group will meet monthly between September and June and last 2 hours; additional meetings may be requested. Meetings are held virtually over Zoom.
Meeting times are the third Tuesday of each month, from 2:00-4:00pm PST. The meeting schedule for the year will be set in August of each year or at the annual retreat, and recurring meeting time will take into consideration member availability.
How to Apply
- The Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Advisory Group Application - 2024 is due July 12th at 11:59pm. Applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified in August. If selected to join the advisory group, you will receive an invitation letter and ODE staff will connect with you around next steps.
- To apply by phone call, video call, written letter, or to request translation services or accommodations, please reach out to Susy Mekarski, Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Coordinator or call (971) 720-3444.
Please contact Susy Mekarski, Latino/a/x and Indigenous* Student Success Coordinator or call (971) 720-3444 for any questions.
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Consejero
De acuerdo con ORS 329.845, el Departamento de Educación deberá formar un Grupo Consejero que consista de personas que representen:
- Comunidades urbanas y rurales
- Personas indígenas e inmigrantes;
- Estudiantes del idioma inglés;
- Personas con discapacidades;
- Padres/ madres/guardianes y estudiantes;
- Jóvenes que se identifican como lesbiana, homosexual, bisexuale, trans, queer u otro género u orientación sexual minoritario;
- Organizaciones comunitarias que sirven a jóvenes y familias latinas o hispanas; y
- Participantes en la educación, incluidos representantes del Departamento de Aprendizaje y Cuidado Temprano, la División de Desarrollo Juvenil, y la Comisión Coordinadora de Educación Posgrado.
El Grupo Consejero del Plan de Éxito de los Estudiantes Latinos/as/xs e Indígenas* será constituido con un máximo de 25 miembros con una representación equitativa de las categorías demográficas requeridas.
Reuniones
El Grupo Consejero se reunirá mensualmente de septiembre a junio y durarán 2 horas; se pueden solicitar reuniones adicionales. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo virtualmente a través de Zoom. Los horarios de reunión actuales son el tercer martes de cada mes, de 2:00 a 4:00 pm horario Pacífico. Nuestro calendario de reuniones para el año se establecerá en agosto de cada año o en el retiro anual durante octubre, y el horario de reuniones recurrentes tomará en cuenta la disponibilidad de los miembros.
Como Aplicar
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con Susy Mekarski, Coordinadora del Grupo Consejero del Plan de Éxito de los Estudiantes Latinos/as/xs e Indígenas* o llame al (971) 720-3444.
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Discover how a simple yet powerful question from Parkdale Elementary School teachers is transforming education for English Language Learners (ELL). This school year, Hood River County School District sites are piloting an integrated English Language Development (ELD) program that promises to innovate traditional approaches. Find out how this new model keeps ELL students in the classroom in the article, Integrated ELD: ‘Better access to instruction’.
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2. Article: Mi Testimonio: Confessions of a Queer, Chicano, Spanglish-Speaking Educational Leader
Dr. José Medina’s story is a testament to advocacy in education. In his testimonio, he shares his journey as a queer, Chicano, Spanglish-speaking educator, challenging biases and amplifying marginalized voices. From confronting oppression to embracing linguistic diversity, Dr. Medina’s work sparks crucial conversations and calls for action. Read Mi Testimonio: Confessions of a Queer, Chicano, Spanglish-Speaking Educational Leader to learn more.
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3. Blog: How States Are Using ESSER Funds to Support English Learners and Immigrant-Origin Students
Explore the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) latest blog, How States Are Using ESSER Funds to Support English Learners and Immigrant-Origin Students. Learn about innovative initiatives funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Fund (ESSER) across the nation, including Illinois bilingual educator grants, Tennessee’s Grow Your Own initiative and Oregon Department of Education’s Multilingual and Migrant Education (MME) Team, in our efforts to enhance support for migrant and multilingual families. Read more to stay informed and inspired!
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1. You’re Invited: Oregon Department of Education Fall Literacy Tour
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is planning a Fall Literacy Tour throughout the state and wants to see promising literacy practices in action. ODE is interested in shining a light on core literacy instruction, professional development with teachers, coaching practices, high-dosage tutoring and small group work, family literacy engagement efforts, and extended learning that focuses on literacy as part of after-school or before-school programming. To be considered as a school site for the Fall Literacy Tour, please fill out the ODE Fall Literacy Tour survey by Monday, June 24, 2024. ODE will notify you by July 15, 2024, if your school will be visited in the fall. Please note: the tour will include approximately five stops, aiming to represent regions across the state.
Please contact Angelica Cruz, Director of Literacy with questions.
2. Virtual Conference: 2024 Immigrant Student Success, Strategies and Tools for PreK-12 and Adult Educators, July 16, 2024
The Immigrant Learning Center’s Public Education Institute is hosting its 2024 Immigrant Student Success virtual conference, "2024 Immigrant Student Success: Strategies and Tools for PreK-12 and Adult Educators." Featuring experts from across the nation, you will learn from presentations, interactive activities and discussions. This day-long event will take place on July 16, 2024. Registration is free. For more details, visit the Immigrant Learning Center's page.
3. Save the Date: IES Second Annual Conference, September 16-17, 2024
The IES Research Centers for the Success of English Learners will host its second annual conference this summer on September 16-17, 2024, in Washington, D.C. More details are coming soon!
 4.Fall 2024: Oregon State University’s Teaching Early Literacy from a Multilingual Perspective Course
Based on an overwhelming response in spring and summer 2024, Oregon State University (OSU) will continue to offer this ten-week course during the 2024-2025 school year. The first 2024-2025 offering of the course will take place in the fall, likely late September through mid-December.
Exact dates and tuition costs are to-be-determined at this time. Interested individuals are encouraged to “save the date” and to subscribe to OSU Professional Development for Educators for notifications and updates on this course.
What is this course about?
This online course aims to enhance early literacy education for K-2 multilingual learners by focusing on culturally responsive and equitable teaching methods that leverage students' linguistic strengths. Participants will learn from experts, engage in hands-on activities to better understand their students, reflect on their teaching practices, and develop practical resources. The curriculum aligns with the Oregon Department of Education’s Early Literacy Framework and is open to all K-2 educators in Oregon, including classroom teachers, language specialists, and literacy specialists, with a special emphasis on benefiting collaborative teaching teams.
Enrollment options: 1) The course can be taken as a non-credit course, with 80 PDUs/8 CEUs awarded upon completion. 2) The course can be taken for 3 graduate credits, dependent upon participants’ registration as a non-degree student and submission of a portfolio assignment.
Cost: Exact rates TBD. Costs can be covered by individuals or through districts’ use of Early Literacy Grant Funds through 2024-2025.
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What is the time commitment? We anticipate that you will spend 6-8 hours per week on this course. The course will run 10 weeks total. Each week, we anticipate that you will spend this time exploring online learning materials and participating in online activities and assignments via OSU’s Canvas platform.
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Is the work asynchronous? The online portion of the course is asynchronous, OSU will structure each week’s participation in ways that will guide you through the learning at a reasonable pace. There will be optional synchronous zoom sessions, but these are not required.
For questions, please contact Dr. Amanda Kibler, Professor in the College of Education at Oregon State University.
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Héctor Aguirre,
Migrant Education Title 1-C Specialist
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Hector.Aguirre@ode.oregon.gov
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Charlie Bauer
Interim Director of the
Title 1C High Risk Response Team
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Charlie.Bauer@ode.oregon.gov
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Leslie Casebeer,
Office Specialist, Title III, Title I-C,
and ESEA Monitoring
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Leslie.Casebeer@ode.oregon.gov
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Diego Contreras-Medrano,
Research Analyst
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Diego.Contreras.Medrano@ode.oregon.gov
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Jennifer Fontana,
Multilingual Education Specialist
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Jennifer.Fontana@ode.oregon.gov
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Yuliana Kenfield,
Migrant Education Title 1-C
Specialist
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Yuliana.kenfield@ode.oregon.gov
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Mary Martinez-Wenzl,
Director of Multilingual and
Migrant Education Team
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Mary.Martinez-Wenzl@ode.oregon.gov
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Estephany Membreño,
Administrative Specialist II
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MembrenE@ode.oregon.gov
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Kim Miller,
Title III Education Specialist
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Kim.A.Miller@ode.oregon.gov
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Myrna Muñoz,
Senior Multilingual and Migrant
Education Strategic Advisor
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Myrna.Munoz@ode.oregon.gov
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Reza Norouzian,
Multilingual Education
Research Analyst
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Reza.Norouzian@ode.oregon.gov
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Natalia Piar,
Multilingual and Migrant
Education Team Coordinator
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Natalia.Piar@ode.oregon.gov
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Mariana Zaragoza,
Multilingual and Migrant
Education Specialist
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Mariana.Zaragoza@ode.oregon.gov
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