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Updates from the Oregon Department of Education
1. Now hiring: Multilingual and Migrant Education Office Specialist – Apply by March 31, 2025
2. Important Reminder: COE Verification Requests for HEP/CAMP Eligibility
3. Applications Now Open for the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Advisory Group! – Apply by April 9, 2025
4. Division 22 Standards Professional Learning Series, April 11, 2025
News and Resources for Multilingual and Migrant Education
2. NABE’s Position on the Executive Order Designating English as the Official Language
Upcoming Events, Training & Conference Opportunities
1. Migrant Clinicians Network Webinar on Resilience among Children, March 25, 2025
2. Know Your Rights: Train the Trainers Webinar (English/Spanish), April 3, 2025
1. Now hiring: Multilingual and Migrant Education Office Specialist – Apply by March 31, 2025
The Oregon Department of Education’s Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment is hiring! We are seeking a dedicated Office Specialist to support our Multilingual and Migrant Education team. If you or someone you know is interested, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity. The application is now open and will close on Monday, March 31, 2025. To learn more about the position and to apply visit Workday.
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2. Important Reminder: COE Verification Requests for HEP/CAMP Eligibility
Graduation specialists who need COE verification for HEP/CAMP eligibility should submit their requests directly to OMESC. This ensures that student information is handled securely and in accordance with established protocols. To maintain accurate record-keeping, please avoid requesting COEs from data specialists.
For questions, contact Sue Cheavtharn or Michelle Sandoval at OMESC.
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Recordatorio Importante: Solicitudes de Verificación de COE para la Elegibilidad de HEP/CAMP
Los especialistas en graduación que necesiten verificar un COE para la elegibilidad de HEP/CAMP deben enviar sus solicitudes directamente a OMESC. Esto garantiza que la información estudiantil se maneje de manera segura y conforme a los protocolos establecidos. Para mantener registros precisos, evite solicitar COEs a los especialistas en datos. Si tiene preguntas o necesita más orientación, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros.
Para preguntas, contacte a Sue Cheavtharn o Michelle Sandoval de OMESC.
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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking passionate individuals—including students, educators, and community members—to serve on this advisory group. Members will help guide the implementation of the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan, ensuring that policies, programs, and investments effectively support immigrant and refugee students across Oregon.
Who Should Apply?
- According to ORS 329.849, the advisory group must include:
- Individuals who identify as immigrant/refugees
- Students who identify as immigrant/refugees
- Representatives of community-based organizations serving immigrant/refugee communities
- Education partners, including representatives from the Department of Early Learning and Care, Youth Development Oregon, and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Applicants from diverse backgrounds, roles, and lived experiences are encouraged to apply.
Commitment & Meeting Schedule
- Virtual monthly meetings (third Thursday of each month, 1:00–3:00 PM PDT)
- First meetings: May 22 & June 19, 2025. Then will resume in September
- Annual in-person retreat (between school years)
- Term length: Two or three years
How to Apply
If you prefer to apply via phone, video call, written letter, or need translation services or accommodations, contact ODE.ImmigrantRefugee.Success@ode.oregon.gov.
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Date: April 11, 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM
Join the April session of the Division 22 Professional Learning Series, focusing on Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. The session will cover:
- Updates on Division 22 from ODE staff
- Implementation support and resources for counseling programs
- Best practice district spotlights
- Breakout discussions by district size and for charter schools
- Click here to register for this event.
For questions, contact Susan Payne, ODE Education Standards and Systems Specialist.
5. Join the EAC: Open Council Director Positions Available – Apply by April 15, 2025
Are you interested in advocating for educators and students across Oregon, influencing policy, and supporting professional learning initiatives? If so, the Educator Advancement Council (EAC) invites you to apply to join their Council. The application deadline is April 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Currently, recruitment is open for two Council Director seats:
- High School Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
As a director, you will:
- Work with education partners and leaders from across the state serving a two-year term
- Add your voice and ideas to help influence state policy and help create change for Oregon Educators
- Attend monthly meetings (virtual or in-person)
- Have the opportunity to travel to innovative educational sites around the state
Learn more and apply at the EAC Director Recruitment webpage. For questions, contact eac.info@ode.oregon.gov.
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Applications for the Oregon Department of Education Youth Advisory Council (YAC) are open! The YAC is open to youth ages 14-18 from across the state who are passionate about leadership and interested in how youth perspectives can influence state education programs. The goal of this council is to provide youth with a consistent platform to have a voice in shaping and implementing important educational initiatives.
Key Dates
- The window to apply for the Youth Advisory Council is March 5 to May 9, 2025.
- Members will be selected and notified no later than June 30, 2025.
- The term of service for YAC members is 1 year, with the first meeting taking place late summer/ early fall 2025.
Action Needed
Background
Last year, Oregon passed Senate Bill 1552, which mandates the creation of a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) under the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to ensure that the diverse experiences and needs of Oregon's youth are reflected in decision-making processes.
- The YAC is open to youth ages 14-18 from across the state who are passionate about leadership and interested in how youth perspectives can influence state education programs. Our goal is to give youth the opportunity to have a voice in shaping and implementing important educational initiatives.
- As a member of this inaugural class of youth leaders, YAC members will:
- Work with the Oregon Department of Education to provide youth voice and input in policy making.
- Connect with other youth and student leaders from across the state.
- Lead the development and evaluation of current youth leadership and engagement programs.
- Provide updates to the Governor and legislative teams on the council’s work.
- YAC Member’s term of service is one year. Monthly meetings will be held virtually in the evenings, and we are thrilled to offer compensation to members for their service.
For questions, contact Amy Hodge, Youth Advisory Council Coordinator or call (503) 385-6182.
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7. Pre-Register for Free Oregon Statewide Learning Summits
Join educators from across the state for an exciting series of Statewide Learning Summits. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and shared learning experiences on: Early Literacy, Adolescent Literacy, Social Science, and Transformative Social and Emotional Learning.
Five Statewide Locations
- Bend: Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Medford: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Portland: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Newport: Thursday, August 14, 2025
- La Grande: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Save-the-Date flyer
Who Should Attend? Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators. To maximize learning and impact, we encourage attendees to come in teams that include administrators (building and district), teachers, coaches. Registration is limited. Click here to pre-register now.
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 Oregon has strong nondiscrimination laws and policies in place to ensure that all Oregon students can be successful in school. That includes Oregon’s sanctuary law – a law that was passed with strong bipartisan support in the 1980’s. Oregon law makes sure our schools are places where every student, regardless of citizenship status, is welcome and protected.Click here to watch a video from Governor Tina Kotek.
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Considering recent developments, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is speaking out against the Executive Order signed on March 1, 2025, which designates English as the official language of the United States. NABE firmly opposes this move, emphasizing that it undermines the nation's rich multilingual heritage, including Indigenous languages and other long-established languages such as Spanish and French. To read NABE’s full position statement on this important issue, click here to access the statement.
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1. Migrant Clinicians Network Webinar on Resilience among Children
Date: March 25, 2025 | Time: 10 00 AM
Join Migrant Clinicians Network for the webinar Strengthening Resilience and Action in Immigrant Families: Talking to Children About Current Immigration-Related Challenges. The session will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available. This important discussion will focus on the complex and sensitive topic of talking to children about immigration—a challenging but vital conversation, especially for families and communities directly impacted by immigration-related issues. Expert panelists will share practical strategies for addressing this topic in an age-appropriate and meaningful way, helping participants navigate these conversations with confidence. Click here to register for this event.
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2. Know Your Rights: Train the Trainers Webinar (English/Spanish)
Date: April 3, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM
Asylum Seekers Solidarity Collective and Together Lab are excited to offer the next virtual Train the Trainer session for Know Your Rights on April 3, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This training is open to individuals from the Migrant Program or districts who are interested in learning how to present this valuable training within their own contexts and communities. The session will include interpretation in both English and Spanish. Click here to register for this event.
3. Webinar: Title VI and Disparate Discipline
Date: April 9, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
In this webinar, you'll learn how Title VI prohibits disparate discipline policies through real-world examples, strategies for schools and districts to address complaints, and best practices for ensuring equitable discipline moving forward. Click here to register for this event.
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4. Webinar: Title VI and Equal Opportunities for English Learners
Date: April 15, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
In this session, you will learn how Title VI protects English Learners and multilingual students, with real-world examples. The webinar will discuss how schools and districts can respond to complaints and delve into best practices moving forward. Click here to register for this event.
Please note: This webinar was originally scheduled for March 5 and is now rescheduled for April 15.
Date: April 23, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
Attention all Spelling Bee enthusiasts! Dual Language Bilingual Education students in Oregon have the exciting opportunity to compete in the Annual Spanish Spelling Bee for 4th to 8th graders on April 23, 2025. The event will be held at Boones Ferry Primary School from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a great chance for students to showcase their skills and compete with peers from across the state. For more details and to register visit OABE’s 2025 Spanish Spelling Bee – Oregon page.
For questions, contact Raquel Moran Huerta and Cindy Bauer.
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Date: May 7, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
This webinar explores how Title VI prohibits discrimination based on shared ancestry characteristics, discusses how schools/districts can respond to complaints, and delves into best practices moving forward. Click here to register for this event.
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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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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