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Updates from the Oregon Department of Education
1. You Are Invited to Join the Oregon Multilingual Learner Collaborative!
3. Division 22 Standards Professional Learning Series
4. Register Now: Title VI and Every Student Belongs Training Upcoming Opportunities
5. Recruitment for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) Advisory Committee, Application due August 27
6. Centralized Reporting System Archiving Test Data
News and Resources for Multilingual and Migrant Education
2. Updated ESSA Quick Reference Briefs
3. Edutopia Article: Using an Input-Output Loop to Help Newcomer Students Learn Class Content
4. NPR Article: Education Department Says It's Releasing More Than $5 Billion in Frozen Grants
5. Psychiatry Online Special Report: U.S. Immigration Policy and the Mental Health of Children and Families
Upcoming Events, Training & Conference Opportunities
1. Migrant Education Program Updates and Upcoming New Employee Orientation Dates
2. Online: Cultur(al) Click: Bilingual Professional Development by Konjuntos, September 20 and 27, 2025
1. You Are Invited to Join the Oregon Multilingual Learner Collaborative!
The Oregon Multilingual Collaborative is a collaborative of professional educators, administrators, higher education and education partners who have a vested interest in elevating outcomes for multilingual learners through high-quality instructional programs and practices. Participants will learn from one another, with one another and share resources that advance the success of multilingual learners.
Each month the ML Collaborative will meet and address a problem of practice identified from feedback from the field related to issues faced in the world of education for multilingual learners. Click here to register and explore the flyer for more information.
Meeting dates for the 2025-26 academic year are the first Wednesday of the month from 1:00-2:30 PM.
- October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 3, 2025
- January 7, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- March 4, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- May 6, 2026
- June 3, 2026
Please use the Oregon Multilingual Learner Collaborative Form to share ideas on problems of practice you’d like to see addressed by the ML Collaborative.
Contact Jennifer Fontana, Multilingual Education Specialist with questions.
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2. Invitation to participate in the ODE English Learner Advisory Group
The ODE EL Advisory Group is a diverse group of community and district stakeholders and an important part of Oregon Department of Education’s (ODE) decision-making process and effective implementation of the Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan. This group is comprised of district and school administration, teachers, students, parents, and community members.
The Multilingual & Migrant Education Team is inviting interested individuals to apply to participate in this advisory group for the term of two years including the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic calendar years. For detailed information on the scope of work of the EL Advisory Group and member responsibilities please review the ODE English Learner Advisory Group Charter.
We are looking for student representatives so please share with student leadership groups as you see fit.
Please submit an EL Advisory Appilcation if you are interested in participating and you may direct any questions to Jennifer Fontana, Multilingual Education Specialist.
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3. Division 22 Standards Professional Learning Series
This professional learning series is designed to support district leaders’ understanding and implementation of the requirements within Oregon’s Division 22 Standards for Public Schools. The four virtual sessions scheduled throughout the school year are focused on the following goals:
- Feature speakers/panels from districts that are innovating and working to implement best practices
- Share practical tools, templates, and exemplars
- Provide time for leaders to connect, share, and collaborate
Sessions will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 AM (PT) on the following dates:
Please use the links above to register via Zoom for each individual session. You will then be provided with the meeting link, and you will be able to add each session to your calendar. All registrants will have access to the meeting materials and session recordings.
Questions? Contact Susan Payne, ODE’s Education Standards and Systems Specialist at Susan.Payne@ode.oregon.gov or (503) 580-6814.
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The Oregon Department of Education is hosting free civil rights virtual training opportunities for Oregon K-12 education personnel regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibiting race, color, and national origin discrimination) and Every Student Belongs. All Oregon K-12 district and public school employees are welcome to participate in these training opportunities. Click here to view details and descriptions of the available training series.
2025-26 Title VI and Every Student Belongs Training Opportunities:
If you are interested in an individual training for your school or district contact Taylar Lewis, Civil Rights and Title VI Specialist. For general civil rights questions, contact the ODE Civil Rights Unit at ODE.CivilRights@ode.oregon.gov.
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking applicants to serve on the Adequate Service Level Advisory Committee established by House Bill 2682. Committee members must commit to serving from September 2025 through September 2026.
Advisory Committee members will study and develop recommendations to modernize adequate service levels for Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) in Oregon. The committee’s final recommendations will be submitted to the Legislature by September 15, 2026.
ODE encourages applications from individuals with experience related to families with individualized family service plans (IFSPs) and those with experience working alongside EI/ECSE service providers.
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
- One member who is an educator employed in an EI/ECSE program
- One member who is a therapist employed in an EI/ECSE program
- One parent of a child currently enrolled in an EI/ECSE program
- One member with expertise in budgeting for an EI/ECSE program
- One member with expertise in K–12 Special Education
Advisory Committee members will attend monthly two-hour meetings, held remotely, beginning September 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
If you would like to apply or know someone who may be interested, please complete the application by August 27, 2025.
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6. Centralized Reporting System Archiving Test Data
As a result of data retention policies taking effect in 2025-26 from Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI), testing data in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) have been archived and are no longer accessible to users for the following tests:
- General ELA, Math, and Science tests: all testing data older than 10 years. Data from 2014-15 and prior have been archived.
- ELPA Screener and OSAS Interims: all testing data older than 5 years. Data from 2019-20 and prior have been archived.
Data will be archived per these policies on a rolling basis. For example, in the 2026-27 school year, general ELA, Math, and Science test data from 2015-16 will be archived, and ELPA Screener and OSAS Interim data from 2020-21 will be archived.
Contact the Assessment Team with questions or concerns.
Under Section 8538 of the ESEA, as amended by ESSA, affected local education agencies (LEAs) must consult with Indian tribes or tribal organizations approved by those tribes before submitting plans or applications for certain federal programs. The Understanding the ESSA Law & How to Honor Educational Sovereignty: A Toolkit for Tribal Consultation ensures timely and meaningful engagement on issues impacting American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Covered programs include:
- Title I (Parts A, C, D)
- Title II, Part A
- Title IV (Parts A, B)
- Title V, Part B
- Title VI, Part A
LEAs are considered affected if:
- Their Title VI award exceeded $40,000 in the previous fiscal year, or
- They are part of a consortium that received more than $40,000 in Title VI funds
Since the CIP Budget Narrative outlines district plans for each covered program, approval is contingent on submitting:
- The Affirmation of Tribal Consultation, and
- The Tribal Consultation Worksheet
Resources for Tribal Consultation are available on the Tribal Consultation page. Submit completed materials to FederalPrograms@ode.oregon.gov.
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In an ongoing effort to support districts with planning and implementing funds provided through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Federal Systems Team has updated several of its ESSA Quick Reference Briefs. Each brief focuses on a specific topic under ESSA and includes a summary of the relevant section of the law, practical recommendations, reflective questions, and, in some cases, FAQs.
As the school year begins, districts are encouraged to review the updated versions of the following briefs:
- Determining Allowability
- Inventory
- Purchasing Food with Federal Funds
- Student Incentives
- Transferability
3. Edutopia Article: Using an Input-Output Loop to Help Newcomer Students Learn Class Content
How can teachers help newcomer students succeed in content learning while building English skills? This article introduces the “Input-Output Loop,” a practical strategy any teacher can use to make grade-level lessons more accessible, foster all four language domains, and support newcomers in thriving academically and linguistically. Click here to read the article.
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Discover how the U.S. Education Department is unlocking over $5 billion in federal education grants, funding that supports professional development, migrant education, and services for English learners. NPR breaks down what this decision means for states and school districts. Click here to read the full story.
5. Psychiatry Online Special Report: U.S. Immigration Policy and the Mental Health of Children and Families
What happens to children’s mental health when immigration policy disrupts family life? This special report explores the profound psychological impact of U.S. immigration enforcement on immigrant families, highlighting intergenerational trauma, clinical insights, and culturally responsive approaches to care that psychiatry must not ignore. Click here to explore the report.
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1. Migrant Education Program Updates and Upcoming New Employee Orientation Dates
The MEP Virtual Kick-Off has been rescheduled to September 19. Please note that both the Family Institute and Youth Institute have been postponed.
In the meantime, be sure to register for any of the upcoming MEP employee orientations in September, which will focus on Family Engagement, Pre-K, Identification & Recruitment, and Data. Click here to view orientation dates and complete your registration.
2. Online: Cultur(al) Click: Bilingual Professional Development by Konjuntos, September 20 and 27, 2025
Cultur(al) Click is a virtual professional development series designed by and for bilingual maestras. Facilitated in English and Spanish by Konjuntos, the training provides practical strategies for using AI to design complete biliteracy units, including lessons, materials, and assessments. The sessions will be held online via Zoom on September 20 and 27, from 10:00–11:30 AM. Click here to learn more and register.
Contact konjuntos@gmail.com with questions.
3. In-Person: PODER’s Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast & Summit, September 15, 2025
PODER will host the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast & Summit on September 15 at the Salem Convention Center. Now in its 16th year, the event celebrates Latino leadership in Oregon, bringing together community voices, business leaders, and policymakers. The program will feature a keynote from one of the nation’s most influential Latino figures, along with opportunities for connection, leadership, and equity. Click here to learn more about this event and register.
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4. Online: Dual Language Learner Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education and the Science of Reading, September 17, 2025
The Center for Applied Linguistics presents Dual Language Learner Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education and the Science of Reading on September 17 at 4:00 PM (ET). Experts will share research-based strategies to support bilingualism and literacy in young learners. Click here to register for this event.
5. In-Person: Educational Interpreters and Translators of Oregon Conference, October 10, 2025
The third Educational Interpreters & Translators of Oregon (EITO) Conference will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Happy Valley, Oregon, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For more information regarding this event and to register visit PD Networks.
Consider submitting a presentation proposal for the EITO Conference! Although the submission window has passed, contact Dan Kimbrow if you’d like to present.
For questions contact Dan Kimbrow.
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Registration is now open for the 2025 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 21-23. Click here to learn more and register.
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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