ORS 329.841 directs the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide education plan for African American/Black students who are in early childhood through post-secondary education programs. The Department has convened an advisory group comprised of members of the African American/Black community and other community partners from across the state of Oregon to advise the Department on the creation and implementation of the plan.
The plan addresses:
- the disparities experienced by African American and Black students in every indicator of academic success.
- the historical practices leading to disproportionate outcomes for the students.
- the educational needs of the students from early childhood through post-secondary education by examining culturally responsive and appropriate best practices in this state and across the nation.
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Advisory Group Meeting2024-25 Advisory Group Meetings:
- November 20th, 2024
- December 18th, 2024
- January 15th, 2025
- February 19th, 2025
- March 19th, 2025
- April 16th, 2025
- May 21st, 2025
- June 18th, 2025
The Oregon Department of Education AABSS Student Success Advisory Group will be holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 9-11pm PST. Agendas and approved meeting minutes will be posted to our AABSS SSP Advisory Group webpage.
During this meeting the Advisory Group will provide insight, advise, and offer recommendations to the Oregon Department of Education around the development and implementation of the statewide plan for AABSS students who are being served in early childhood to post-secondary education programs.
Individuals wishing to call-in via the conference line (listen only) are asked to register for the
AABSS Advisory Group Public Webinar. Please be advised that the meeting will open to the public after the meeting has opened to the members, refer to the posted agenda for further details.
Presently, the Advisory Committee is only accepting written public testimony. Please submit written testimony electronically to Jenni Amado at
jenni.amado@ode.oregon.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. the date before the meeting. ADA accommodation and translation (including ASL) requests should be made by calling 971-240-8425 at least 2 business days before the meeting.
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Contacts
For questions, contact Deb Lange, Assistant Superintendent and Interim African American/Black Student Success Plan Coordinator at deb.lange@ode.oregon.gov