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
- Reporting Highlights: Recognition of districts that went above and beyond the reporting 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.
Newsletter Archive
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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.
- And More!
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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!
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.