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Updates from the Oregon Department of Education
1. Clarifying Allowable Costs for Food, Conferences and Meetings
2. Informational Update: OSSB Award Summary
1. Article: Historic Investments in Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Upcoming Events, Training & Conference Opportunities
1. Webinar: Free Registration for OABE’s Path to Scholarship Workshop – Sign Up by December 13, 2024!
2. Webinar: Emerging and Established Efforts by States to Expand Language Access
1. Clarifying Allowable Costs for Food, Conferences and Meetings
The Department of Education has provided updated guidance to grantees on food at meetings, events, and conferences. The FAQs to Assist U.S. Department of Education (ED) Grantees to Appropriately Use Federal Funds for Food, Conferences, and Meetings document offers detailed examples and scenarios to help grantees understand when food, beverage, and conference costs may be considered reasonable and necessary under federal grants. From working lunches to family engagement events, the document provides clarity on aligning expenses with program goals and federal cost principles. Explore this resource for practical tips on event planning, participant support costs, and technical meeting requirements.
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2. Informational Update: OSSB Award Summary
Processing has now been completed for the 2024 award year. In 2024:
- Seals were awarded in 35 different languages, including American Sign Language.
- Of those 3,248 awards, 32 students earned the Oregon State Seal of Multiliteracy by demonstrating proficiency in three or more languages.
- For the subset of Seals requested for students attending Oregon K-12 public schools:
- 61.5% of Seal recipients are current or former English learners.
- 70.7% of Seal recipients have a language of origin other than English.
Please contact Ben Wolcott, OSSB Coordinator with questions or concerns.
President Biden and Secretary Cardona recently celebrated a historic milestone with the announcement of Executive Order 14214, which establishes the first-ever White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
During the event, nearly two dozen HSI champions joined the celebration as President Biden and Vice President Harris unveiled $19 million in transformational research infrastructure investments for five HSIs located in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. These funds are part of the Department of Education’s Research and Development Infrastructure Program, which is distributing $49 million to support historically Black colleges and universities, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions.
Image by Tomoki Iwata on Unsplash.
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2. Apply Now: OSAC Scholarships for the 2025-26 School Year Are Open!
Stay informed and help your students find scholarships with OSAC, offering over 600 opportunities for high school seniors, current college students, and adults returning to college.
The Early Bird Deadline is February 18, 2025, with completed applications entered into a drawing for $1,000 in award. The final deadline to submit the OSAC Scholarship Application is March 3, 2025.
Explore the Scholarship Catalog to review eligibility and requirements for 600+ OSAC Scholarships. Use the PDF version and search by keyword based on major, activities, high school, region, employers, and more. Students can create a personalized list and save scholarships in Section 2 of the application. This year, the application includes 14 new scholarships, with codes 938 or higher.
Visit the OSAC website to learn more and contact the OSAC Scholarship team at (541) 687-7400 with questions.
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3. Blog Post: New Research Finds Recently Arrived English Learners Have a Positive Effect on Peers’ Outcomes
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, anti-immigrant narratives have once again gained traction, placing immigrant communities at the center of political scapegoating. The blog post New Research Finds Recently Arrived English Learners Have a Positive Effect on Peers’ Outcomes explores how these harmful narratives, particularly targeting newcomer students, frame immigrants as burdens on schools and communities. Learn how this rhetoric impacts vulnerable children and the institutions working to support them. Click here to read the full post.
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4. Article: Undocumented Students Have the Right to a Free Education. This Is Why
What happens when the right to education is challenged? The landmark Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court decision guaranteed undocumented children access to public education but attempts to undermine this ruling continue. This article examines how state lawmakers and school districts have tried to bypass the ruling over the years and what the future may hold as calls to overturn it resurface. Click here to read the full article.
5 Article: LMU Receives $5.75 Million Department of Education Grant to Launch National Center Supporting English Learners
Loyola Marymount University is excited to announce a major step forward in supporting English learners with a $5.75 million grant from the Department of Education. This grant will help launch the National Comprehensive Center for English Learners and Multilingualism, a groundbreaking initiative led by LMU's Center for Equity for English Learners in partnership with Education First. The center aims to improve educational outcomes for students learning English, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in the classroom. Discover how this new center will make a difference for multilingual students across the country. Click here to read the full article.
Image by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash.
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6. Article: Discover How a Personal Touch is Helping Combat Chronic Absenteeism
In Salem, Oregon, a dedicated migrant education specialist is taking a unique approach to tackle chronic absenteeism, one family at a time. From delivering blankets and attendance trackers to arranging mentorship and legal aid, Elena Anderson’s work is transforming lives, including that of Carla Flores-Rubio and her sons. Read the article “An Oregon school district gets personal to curb chronic absenteeism, one family at a time” to learn how small, thoughtful gestures are making a big difference in helping students show up and succeed.
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1. Webinar: Free Registration for OABE’s Path to Scholarship Workshop – Sign Up by December 13, 2024!
Click here to learn more about this opportunity and to register your student.
 Please contact Cindy with any questions.
2. Webinar: Emerging and Established Efforts by States to Expand Language Access
Join the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) for the insightful Emerging and Established Efforts by States to Expand Language Access webinar on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Explore state-level innovations in language access and hear from leaders in Colorado, Michigan, and New York as they share strategies to reduce language barriers and make public services accessible to all. Click here to register for this event.
3. Submit Your Workshop Proposal for the 2025 National Migrant Education Conference, Due January 8, 2025
Ready to share your innovative ideas? Submit a workshop proposal for the 2025 National Migrant Education Conference in San Francisco, California! The portal is now open, and proposals are due by January 8, 2025. Don’t miss out—submit before the winter break to ensure your spot! Click here to learn more.
Image by Mos Sukjaroenkraisri on Unsplash.
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4. Save the Date: 3rd Annual Recruiters Invitational, hosted by IDRC, September 10-11, 2025
Save the date for IDRC’s (Identification and Recruitment Consortium) 3rd Annual Recruiters Invitational in Virginia Beach on September 10-11, 2025. This premier national conference is the only event dedicated solely to Identification and Recruitment. Early registration opens in January with a fee of $350. Be sure to also visit IDRC's Agricultural Information Portal for the latest updates.
If you have content or stories you’d like featured in our newsletter, we want to hear from you! Whether it’s an article, event, or an inspiring story, your contributions add depth to our discussions.Please send your submissions and ideas to Estephany Membreno, Administrative Specialist, and you may see your content in an upcoming publication.
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For questions or assistance, the Multilingual and Migrant (MME) team is available to support you. Please contact us via email for further information.
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Hector Aguirre, Migrant Education Title IC Specialist
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Leslie Casebeer, Office Specialist, TIII, TIC & ESEA Monitoring
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Diego Contreras-Medrano, Research Analyst
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Jennifer Fontana, Multilingual Education Specialist
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Yuliana Kenfield, Migrant Education Title IC Specialist
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Mary Martinez-Wenzl, Director of Multilingual & Migrant Education Team
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Estephany Membreño, Administrative Specialist II
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Kim Miller, Title III Education Specialist
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Reza Norouzian, Multilingual Education Research Analyst
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Natalia Piar, Multilingual & Migrant Education Team Coordinator
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You were added to this newsletter if you are part of the Migrant Education Program and/or the Title III English Learner listserv. Migrant Ed and Title III leaders, staff, and interested members of the public may subscribe to this newsletter through ODE's QuickSubscribe portal at any time. We thank you for serving Oregon's multilingual and migrant students.
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