Learning Options

Introduction

The Oregon Department of Education oversees a number of learning options. The following links provide more information on some of the most popular topics. You can also use the search function to find out about topics that may not be presented here.

Accelerated Learning Programs

Oregon’s high school students have the opportunity to earn college credit through a variety of accelerated learning programs.

Alternative Education

A variety of private and public alternative schools and programs are evolving to support Oregon's commitment to help students achieve high academic and career-related standards and to pursue their individual goals and interests.

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Helps students gain skills, technical knowledge, academic foundation and real-world experience.

Charter Schools

A charter school in Oregon is a public school operated by a group of parents, teachers and/or community members as a semi-autonomous school of choice within a school district.

Correctional, Hospital and Treatment Sites

Information and links for Educational Services in Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, and Hospital Settings.

Home Schooling

Teaching children in the home is an option available to all Oregonians.

Oregon General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

A bridge to post-secondary education and employment for those who did not graduate high school.

Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)

Supporting all of Oregon’s young children and families to learn and thrive.

Oregon School for the Deaf

A community that fosters lifelong learning, encouraging individuals to become self-fulfilled, productive citizens.

Private Schools

Information and links to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and other useful information for families considering private school education.

Recovery Schools

Oregon Recovery Schools are small public high schools serving students in grades 9-12. These schools, under an agreement with the Department of Education, will provide students with a specialized school education experience, tailored to meet the needs of students in recovery from substance use disorder and co-occurring behavioral health challenges. The purpose of a recovery high school is to deliver high-quality education that leads to an Oregon high school diploma, while supporting students in recovery from substance use and co-occurring behavioral health challenges through mental health and SUD support in a safe, supportive environment to maintain abstinence and live a life in recovery.

Remote Learning

Information and guidance for educational models of instruction where the student and the teacher are not in the same physical location for more than half of the student's instructional time.

Talented and Gifted Student Resources

Talented and Gifted Education is “needs-based” instructional programming for which a student should be identified to receive services.

Youth Development Council

Helping youth who face barriers to education and the workforce get back on the path to high school graduation, college and/or career.