Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities

About Us

The Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities (OESO) supports educational facilities such as schools, school districts, Educational Service Districts, and Long Term Care Treatment Centers by providing educational and technical assistance services for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and health programs.

Education
Programs

Oregon School for the Deaf
Youth Corrections & Juvenile Detention Education Programs
Long Term Care and Treatment
Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities

Inclusive
Services

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Including PK-3rd Grade Coordination
Regional Inclusive Services
Early Language and Literacy Intervention

IDEA
Programs

School Age Special Education (Kindergarten - Age 21)
School Health, Medicaid, and Related Services
Federal Requirements and National Partnerships
State Policy, Procedures, and Practice

Resource Management and Operations

Data Collection and Reporting
Fiscal Management and Monitoring
Internal Operations and Workforce Development

Contacts:

Tenneal Wetherell, Assistant Superintendent
503-551-0337

Mayra Arreola, Resource Management and Operations
503-986-2000

Sharla Jones, Director, Oregon School for the Deaf
503-378-3825

Eric Wells, Director, IDEA Programs
503-947-5978

Kara Williams, Director, Inclusive Services
503-689-5642