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Professional Learning: Division 22 Standards

Division 22 Standards Professional Learning Series

This professional learning series is designed to support district leaders’ understanding and implementation of the requirements within Oregon’s Division 22 Standards for Public Schools. The sessions are focused on the following goals:

  • Feature speakers/panels from districts that are innovating and working to implement best practices
  • Share practical tools, templates, and exemplars
  • Provide time for leaders to connect, share, and collaborate

Quarterly meetings will take place virtually via Zoom; recorded content and materials will be posted on this page following each meeting.

Find More Information about the Quarterly Learning Sessions

Upcoming Session

Join us virtually on Tuesday, June 24 from 9 am to 10:30 am, when we will focus on the following topics:

  • Division 22 Legislative Update & Hot Topics from ODE Staff.
  • Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Plans.
    • Learn from districts who have worked with WestEd over the past year to create model plans.
    • Explore resources to support creation or revision of your district’s plan.

Register for the June 24th session via Zoom.



The agenda and slides for each session contain links to all of the resources shared.

April 2025

January 2025

​September 2024

​June​ 2024​​


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:

Division 22 News April 2025

A Look Inside:

  • Reporting Highlights & Data Snapshot: Recognition of districts that went above and beyond the reporting floor, links to exemplar reports, and assurances data summaries.
  • New & Noteworthy: New requirements for maintaining electronic student records and a matrix that shows which Division 22 requirements apply to charter schools.
  • Standards Spotlight: FAQs on Instructional Time Requirements, including those specifically for Physical Education.
  • Unpack this OAR: Tools and resources to support increased understanding of and compliance with Comprehensive School Counseling.

Newsletter Archive

Division 22 News, August 2024

A Look Inside:
  • 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.
  • Standards Spotlight: Learn more about Instructional Time Requirement exemptions for alternative education programs or schools.
  • Unpack this OAR: What are the requirements for dyslexia screening and teacher training? 
  • Odds & Ends: Registration for the 2024-25 Division 22 Professional Learning Series, Assurances Checklist, How does ODE monitor compliance?, and more!

Division 22 News, April 2024

  • Reporting Highlights: Recognition of districts that went above and beyond the re​​porting floor and links to exemplar reports.
  • New & Noteworthy: The Prevention Education in Drugs and Alcohol rule is being revised to align with statutory changes from SB 238.
  • Standards Spotlight: An update on the rulemaking process taking place as part of the implementation of Senate Bill 3.
  • Unpack this OAR: What is the definition of Instructional Time and which activities can be counted?
  • Data Snapshot: Assurances data summaries and an update on the implementation of PE instructional time.
  • Resource Roundup: Tools to support the development of Health Services Plans and Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

Division 22 News, August 2023

  • New & Noteworthy: In June, significant updates to the Health Services rule were adopted by the State Board; in addition, the legislature passed HB 3199, revising the PE Requirements for middle school. 
  • Standards Spotlight: Resources to support your district in meeting compliance with the PE Requirements.
  • Unpack this OAR: What exactly are the requirements for Suicide Prevention Plans? We break it down in plain language.
  • Resource Roundup: New Comprehensive School Counseling Program resources, and much more!

Division 22 News, April 2023​​

  • New​ & Noteworthy: A complete redesign of what was formerly know​n as the Kindergarten Assessment is now codified​​ in OAR 581-022-2​130 Community Informed Information Gathering Process at Kindergarten.
  • Unpack this OAR: Instructional materials adoptions in Oregon are governed by three different rules. We break down what compliance looks like for each one.
  • 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.
  • And More!

Division 22 News, August 2022​​​​

  • 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.​
  • 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.
  • 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!

Video Tutorial for District Leaders and School Board Members

Leveraging the Transformative Power of Oregon's Public School Standards

In this tutorial, you will learn how to maximize the Standards assurances process to strengthen the relationship between district leadership and the school board, build trust with the community, and access support and resources from ODE. It could be used as a starting point for a discussion or Q&A with your board and provides an opportunity to increase understanding of the Division 22 Standards.

Please direct any questions regarding the Division 22 Standards and the Division 22 Assurances Process to Division22@ode.oregon.gov or contact Susan Payne, Education Standards and Systems Specialist at (503) 580-6814.