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As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work happening across Oregon’s schools, districts, ESDs, and partner organizations. June often brings both celebration and reflection as we acknowledge student achievements, prepare for transitions, and continue planning for the year ahead. In this edition of the Aligned Message, you’ll find updates, resources, and opportunities designed to support your ongoing work and collaboration. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to Oregon students and communities.
In this month’s message, you’ll find information about:
2026-27 Federal School Improvement (CSI/TSI) School-level Improvement Plans
For districts with schools identified for Federal School Improvement (CSI/TSI) for the 2026-27 school year this document provides important information on completing and submitting the FSI School-level Improvement plans for 2026-27.
The CTE Revitalization Grant is now Open!
The 2025-2027 CTE Revitalization Grant RFA is now open. Please see the Oregon Buys link and contact Karen Harrison with any questions.
Key Dates
ODE’s Required Monthly Submission and Reporting Calendar is available online for the 2025–26 school year. This resource helps districts track important due dates for data collections, grant reporting, validations, reviews, and other required submissions throughout the year.
Professional Learning Opportunities
“Literacy Grows in Summer” Community of Practice – Registration Still Open!
Registration is still open for the Summer Learning Community of Practice, “Literacy Grows in Summer.” This professional learning series supports districts and community partners in designing and implementing high-quality, literacy-focused summer programs. Upcoming sessions include June 4, June 18, and June 25. More information is available at Literacy Grows In Summer Community of Practice.
This Community of Practice brings together program leaders from across the state to explore evidence-based practices, strengthen instructional design, and share strategies for creating engaging, inclusive summer learning experiences that support strong literacy outcomes for all students.
Topics include:
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Implementing high-quality literacy instruction in summer settings
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Integrating literacy into well-rounded programs
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Supporting multilingual learners and students experiencing disabilities
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Building sustainable program models
Register to participate in upcoming "Literacy Grows in Summer" professional learning sessions. Please feel free to share this opportunity with community-based partners in your region.
Reminder: The website lists all professional development opportunities provided by ODE. Also the calendar is now available to track EII specific TA, PL, and other coaching opportunities.
Highlighted Partner Resources
Middle School Career Exploration Modules
The Oregon Department of Education is excited to announce the launch of our new Middle School Career Awareness Modules that were designed in collaboration with our partners at Wisewire. These project-based, standards-aligned resources embed career-connected learning directly into everyday core instruction, helping students connect what they’re learning now to who they might become. Along the way, students strengthen academic understanding, build essential employability skills, and discover real pathways to high school, CTE, and beyond.
Why Middle School?
Middle school is a key time for students to explore careers before making high school course and pathway decisions. These modules help students:
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See the “why” behind their coursework
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Explore Oregon careers and CTE pathways
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Build confidence, curiosity, and employability skills
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Make more informed choices about high school and beyond
Designed to Fit — Not Disrupt
Teachers do not need to replace their curriculum. The modules are:
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Standards-aligned: Connected to Oregon Academic Content Standards and Transformative Social Emotional Learning Standards
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Flexible: Use one lesson, one module, or adapt materials to fit your classroom
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Ready to use: Teacher guides, student materials, rubrics, and slide decks included
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Built for every school: Designed for varied schedules, grade levels, resources, and communities
What Students Experience
Students engage in real-world, career-connected learning through:
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Inquiry and project-based lessons
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Oregon career examples
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Hands-on performance tasks
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Collaboration, communication, and problem-solving
ODE Middle School Modules
Contact Us
Celebrate Bright Spots Across Oregon!
We want to highlight and share the incredible success stories happening in your school, district, region, and community. Whether it’s an inspiring Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiative, a Career Connected Learning (CCL) program, impactful Integrated Guidance (IG) projects, community engagement efforts, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) advancements, or achievements in SIA, HSS, and more—we want to hear about it! Tell us your story, and it could be featured in an upcoming Oregon Department of Education (ODE) communication. Let’s celebrate and share the amazing work happening across the state! Submit the form here.
All previous Aligned Messages can be found on the Integrated Monthly Communication page.
If you have any questions, please contact OEII at ode.eii@ode.oregon.gov.
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