Division 22 Standards Newsletter
Stay Up to Speed and In the Know
ODE's Division 22 Standards Newsletter is a publication designed to provide Oregon district and school leaders with just in time, up-to-date information on Oregon's Standards for Public Schools. In each issue, we highlight new requirements that have been recently adopted by the State Board of Education, so you'll be prepared to implement them in the coming year. The recurring feature "Unpack this OAR" focuses on clarifying rules that can be confusing and that are commonly misinterpreted. You'll also want to keep an eye out for the "Standards Spotlight" where you'll find insights on how the standards intersect with current issues and trends in K-12 education.
If there is a rule or a topic, you'd like to see covered, or if you'd like to be added to the Division 22 mailing list, let us know by emailing
Division22@ode.oregon.gov.
Read the Current Issue:
A Look Inside:
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New & Noteworthy: New
administrator standards, updates to the Administration of
State Assessments rule, and changes to
Education Equity Advisory Committees.
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Standards Spotlight: Legislative Update:
The 2025 Education Accountability Act and intersections with Division 22.
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Final Notes: Tools and resources to support districts’
Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Plans, changes to
Menstrual Dignity disbursement schedule, information on
Division 22 professional learning, and more!
Newsletter Archive
A Look Inside:
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Reporting Highlights & Data Snapshot: Recognition of districts that went above and beyond the reporting floor, links to exemplar reports, and assurances data summaries.
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New & Noteworthy: New requirements for maintaining electronic student records and a matrix that shows which Division 22 requirements apply to charter schools.
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Standards Spotlight: FAQs on Instructional Time Requirements, including those specifically for Physical Education.
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Unpack this OAR: Tools and resources to support increased understanding of and compliance with Comprehensive School Counseling.
A Look Inside:
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New and Noteworthy: New District Curriculum and Opioid Lesson Requirements were adopted by the State Board in the spring, along with revised definitions for Division 22.
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Standards Spotlight: Learn more about Instructional Time Requirement exemptions for alternative education programs or schools.
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Unpack this OAR: What are the requirements for dyslexia screening and teacher training?
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Odds & Ends: Registration for the 2024-25 Division 22 Professional Learning Series, Assurances Checklist, How does ODE monitor compliance?, and more!
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Reporting Highlights: Recognition of districts that went above and beyond the reporting floor and links to
exemplar reports.
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New & Noteworthy: The
Prevention Education in Drugs and Alcohol rule is being revised to align with statutory changes from SB 238.
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Standards Spotlight: An update on the rulemaking process taking place as part of the implementation of
Senate Bill 3.
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Unpack this OAR: What is the definition of
Instructional Time and which activities can be counted?
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Data Snapshot: Assurances data summaries and an
update on the implementation of PE instructional time.
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Resource Roundup: Tools to support the development of Health Services Plans and Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
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New & Noteworthy: A complete redesign of what was formerly known as the Kindergarten Assessment is now codified in OAR 581-022-2130
Community Informed Information Gathering Process at Kindergarten.
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Unpack this OAR: Instructional materials adoptions in Oregon are governed by three different rules. We break down what compliance looks like for each one.
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Reporting Highlights: We recognize
districts with exemplary reports that moved "beyond the floor" by sharing detailed explanations and/or evidence with their boards and community.
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New & Noteworthy: Following an extensive engagement process, two of the TAG rules were revised during the last school year. Get the lowdown on the new requirements.
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Unpack this OAR: What exactly does it mean to provide a coordinated
Media Program? We break it down for you, and highlight new resources to support implementation.
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Standards Spotlight: We shine a light on
online and remote learning and how these programs and school are uniquely impacted by the Division 22 Standards.
- And More!