Teaching and Learning
Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP) Reviewers Needed
Plan for Review of Electronic Continuous Improvement Plans (e-CIP) Submissions Fall 2009
101 of Oregon’s school districts will submit Continuous Improvement Plans to the Oregon Department of Education on November 15, 2009. The remaining 96 districts will submit plans by September 15, 2010. The schedule of submissions is available online at http://www.ode.state.or.us/schoolimprovement/cdip/cipduedates.doc. If you would like to participate in these reviews, please register for a session that is convenient to you. Registration is required and available online at http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/events/. For more information, please visit www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=5258
Oregon English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher Update
PDF version of the current Oregon English Language Arts Teachers monthly newsletter from the Oregon Department of Education containing resources and updates.
TSPC Clarifies: Firing Teachers For Not Being 'Highly Qualified' is Not Authorized by Federal Law
There has been some confusion about the consequences of teachers not meeting the definition of ‘highly qualified teacher’ under the NCLB or the IDEIA. TSPC has issued the following statement in an effort to clarify: Learn more here>>
Women's Leadership Training Program
The Women's Leadership Training Program (WLTP) advocates the increased participation and leadership of all interested members in the Association. It is especially designed for women and men who are potential leaders as well as experienced leaders at the local, UniServ, state and national levels of the Association. For more information, contact Valerie Sebesta at (503) 684-3300 / (800) 858-5505, Valerie.sebesta@oregoned.org, or download the brochure (PDF, 136 KB).
About OEA's Center for Teaching and Learning
OEA's Center for Teaching and Learning focuses on the professional issues that impact OEA members, such as licensure, continuing professional development, training and networking opportunities, and education reform issues. The center works to support OEA members in their professional lives and to assure highly qualified educators and support professionals in Oregon's public schools. If you don't find the information you need on our site, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at (503) 684-3300/(800) 858-5505, or send e-mail to Penny Hildreth.
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