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Digital Learning Cadre and Newsletter

The Digital Learning (DL) Cadre is a statewide collaboration and learning network 
that builds on the legacy of ODE's Ed Tech Cadre. DL newsletters are most often sent out quarterly.

Our meetings focus on today’s digital learning landscape shaped by new technologies like AI, PED restrictions, and the ongoing digital divide. We meet virtually once a month, alternating Mondays and Fridays, to connect educators in sharing strategies, highlighting local success stories, and turning challenges into actionable solutions. Each session features breakout discussions showcasing resources, activities, and best practices to inspire reflection and collective growth.

To be sure you are receiving the most up-to-date information on the DL Cadre, scheduling, etc. please sign up for the ODE Digital Learning newsletter.

2025-2026 School Year DL Cadre Calendar (ODE DL Cadre flyer (from 9-2025).pdf)

  • Friday October 24th 2025: Digital Curriculum & Content Innovation (see follow up resources below)
  • Monday November 10th 2025: Equity and access, addresses the digital divide and rural access (see follow up resources below)
  • Friday December 12th 2025: AI in Our Schools: Safe, Smart, and Strategic Teacher Support and Student Use
  • Monday January 26th 2026: Keeping Systems Aligned: Platforms, Processes, and People.
  • Friday February 27th 2026: Oregon CTE Frameworks and Training Career Clusters, Oregon OSAS Interim Assessment Updates and draft GenAI Guiding Principles update
  • Friday April 24th 2026: Oregon's Optional Computer Science Standards Update and New GenAI Educator Toolkit Review
  • Monday May 18th 2026: GenAI 3.0 Soft-Launch: What’s New and Student Safety in the Age of Deepfakes
  • Friday June 5th 2026: Success Showcase: Implementing Generative AI at David Douglas School District

Session #1: ​Oregon Open Learning - Sex Ed Open Learning Digital Curriculum Collection Presentation (ODE Sexual Health Specialist Sasha Grenier)​​

Session #2: ​Southern Oregon ESD - Toolkit for Administrators in Distance Learning Environments Presentation (SOESD's Aaron Cooke)​​​​
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Session #3: ​​Oregon Open Learning - Arts, Care and Connection Digital Curriculum Presentation (ODE's Shannon Johnson)​​​​

Session #4: ​Portland Public Schools - Putting Users First: The Past, Present & Future of Our District's LMS Strategy (PPS's Ryan Hoxie)​​​​
Session #5: ​InterMountain ESD - IMESD Virtual Learning Academy​ (IMESD's Lena Wheeling)​​​​


Session #1: ​ORVED (NWRESD) -​ Anytime, Anywhere, Asynchronous (Marghee Mercer, ORVED Program Coordinator)​​

Session #2: Albany Public Schools - Critical Connections: Digital Learning & Libraries​ (​Jean Gritter - Librarian, Albany Public Schools)

Session #3: ​Hillsboro School District -​ Tech, Teach, Grow Digital Production Studio (Angela Adzima​ and Jessie Nies, HSD Tech Teach Grow TOSA Team​)


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