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Equity and Civil Rights

Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Equity Team is committed to look for evidence and research-based practices that will enhance teaching practices. The team supports teachers' work and create a space for tools and resources, but also reflect on the essence of the “why” of our work. The Equity Team is committed to look for evidence and research-based practices that will enhance your teaching practices. for more information, please check the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Civil Rights

It is a policy of the State Board of Education and a priority of the Oregon Department of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

ODE offers training, technical assistance and alternate dispute resolution opportunities for students, schools, districts, parents and interested parties regarding civil rights and equal opportunity. For more information, please check the Civil Right page.

Child Nutrition Programs are operated in accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies. For more information, visit the USDA Civil Rights Nondiscrimination Statement page.