Schools and districts are responsible for complying with state and federal civil rights laws as a condition of accepting state and federal funding. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Training
ODE’s Civil Rights Specialists are available to provide training to K-12 public school districts, public charter schools, ESDs, and other education partners. Email
ODE.CivilRights@ode.oregon.gov to request more information about training options.
Many trainings and webinars are available on a regular basis through virtual platforms. Sign up for ODE’s civil rights listservs (
Title VI,
Title IX,
Section 504, or
Civil Rights Coordinators) to get regular updates on available webinars, trainings, and additional resources.
Technical Assistance
ODE’s Civil Rights Specialists can provide technical assistance to K-12 public school districts, public charter schools, ESDs, and other education partners to help them understand state and federal civil rights laws and their obligations. Technical assistance includes providing individuals with information about civil rights laws, policies, court cases, case resolutions, guidance, and best practices, as well as connection to resources and support. ODE does not provide legal advice.
- General civil rights technical assistance questions can be directed to ODE.CivilRights@ode.oregon.gov
- For technical assistance related to Title VI or any discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, or religion, contact Taylar Lewis (she/her) at taylar.lewis@ode.oregon.gov or 503-400-5653.
- For technical assistance related to Section 504 or any discrimination based on disability, contact Marinda Peters (she/her) at marinda.peters@ode.oregon.gov or 971-208-0460.
- For technical assistance related to Title IX or any discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, contact Kate Hildebrandt (she/her) at kate.hildebrandt@ode.oregon.gov or 503-551-5713.
- For technical assistance relating to Section 504 and Abbreviated School Day Program Placements (ASDPs) for students with disabilities, contact Patti Vickers (she/her) at patti.vickers@ode.oregon.gov or 971-208-0275.
Contact Information
School districts, public charter schools, education partners, and all other parties who have questions regarding civil rights and nondiscrimination in an Oregon K-12 public school or public charter school should contact
ODE.CivilRights@ode.oregon.gov.