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581-018-0327 Definitions: Small/Rural Grant The following definitions apply to 581-018-0327 to 581-018-0336 (1) “Common Core State Standards (CCSS)” means a coherent progression of learning expectations in English language arts and mathematics designed to prepare K–12 students for college and career success. CCSS were adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education in 2010. (2) “Educator Effectiveness” means expectations for educators defined by the Core Teaching Standards established in Senate Bill 290 to improve student academic growth. Teacher effectiveness is defined by the Model Core Teaching Standards and administrator effectiveness is defined by the Oregon Educational Leadership/Administrator Standards adopted by the State Board of Education. (3) “Network” means the Network of Quality Teaching and Learning established by ORS 342.950. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 59-2019, minor correction filed 08/14/2019, effective 08/14/2019 ODE 28-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 5-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-18-14
581-018-0330 Purpose and Eligibility: Small/Rural Grant (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a noncompetitive grant to support small/rural districts in implementing the Common Core State Standards and improving Educator Effectiveness. (2) The Department shall determine eligible school districts for the grant based whether the district meets both the size and rural designation criteria. (3) The Oregon Department of Education shall determine each biennium when the Small/Rural Grant Funds are available and which school districts are eligible to receive funds. The Department shall notify eligible districts of the application process and the due dates, and make available necessary guidelines and application forms. (4) The Department shall distribute funds to eligible districts based on the following rural and size designation: (a) Rural Designation: (A) “County Designation” means a county designated by the US Census Bureau as either Rural, Micropolitan or Metropolitan. (B) “Rural” means a district designated by the US Census Bureau as being located outside of an city or its urban fringe area for statistical purposes. (C) “District Designation” means the label assigned to the district depending the county it is located in where it is defined as Rural (e.g. Micropolitan county-rural). (b) Size Designation: (A) “Very Small District” means a district whose ADMr is 1–499. (B) “Small District” means a district whose ADMr is 500–1,000. (C) “Mid-Size District” means a district whose ADMr is 1,001–2,200. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 60-2019, minor correction filed 08/14/2019, effective 08/14/2019 ODE 28-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 5-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-18-14
581-018-0333 Funding: Small/Rural Grant The Department of Education shall determine the amount of funds available to an eligible district based on the district’s size and rural county designation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 61-2019, minor correction filed 08/14/2019, effective 08/14/2019 ODE 28-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 5-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-18-14
581-018-0336 Reporting (1) Districts shall meet timelines, performance measures and other requirements related to the accumulation and evaluation of data collected as required by the Oregon Department of Education. (2) Districts shall submit interim and final grant reports describing progress toward grant requirements and goals as defined by the Department of Education. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 62-2019, minor correction filed 08/14/2019, effective 08/14/2019 ODE 34-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-16 ODE 28-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 5-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-18-14
581-018-0381 Definitions: Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant The following definitions apply to OAR 581-018-0381 to 581-018-0398: (1) “Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse” means individuals who are non-White, who are not native English speakers, and who are Hispanic. (2) “Culturally Responsive (ness)” means using the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, and performance styles of diverse individuals to make learning and experiences more appropriate and effective for them; it teaches to and through the strengths of these individuals. (Adapted from Gay, 2000). (3) “Minority” means a person who is: (a) A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa but who is not Hispanic; (b) A person of Hispanic culture or origin; (c) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands; (d) An American Indian or Alaskan Native having origins in any of the original peoples of North America; or (e) A person whose first language is not English. (4) “Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant” means the Grant established in OAR 581-018-0285 to implement section 1(3)(f), chapter 661, Oregon Laws 2013 (Enrolled House Bill 3233). (5) “Retention” means the active, purposeful process of establishing effective and efficient systems that maintain the targeted recruitment population in the teaching profession. Statutory/Other Authority: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) History: ODE 63-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019 ODE 35-2018, minor correction filed 11/09/2018, effective 11/09/2018 ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0386 Establishment (1) There is established the Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant to support school districts who are working to design and implement retention models for educators who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse. Subject to available funds, the grants will be awarded for two years based on a detailed description of proposed programming or services. This can include but is not limited to: (a) Planning phase. (b) Implementation phase. (2) The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds to school districts who can create collaborative processes around: (a) Developing a culturally responsive interviewing model adaptable to a variety of settings in the P-20 structure using the Oregon Equity Lens to frame the work. (b) Collaborating with local community based organizations to develop programs and events to create a welcoming environment for culturally and/or linguistically diverse new hires. (c) Develop strong mentoring programs with particular attention to the needs of teachers who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse. (d) Implement systems at the district level to check-in with staff who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse on the success of retention efforts and related needs. (e) Create professional learning communities that support the development of district-wide cultural responsiveness. Statutory/Other Authority: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 64-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019 ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0391 Eligibility: Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant (1) To be eligible to receive the Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant an applicant must be: (a) School districts. (b) Consortium of school districts and other entities (each consortium must include at least one school district as a member). (2) A single grant proposal may include more than one eligible applicant, but the fiscal agent must be a school district. Statutory/Other Authority: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) History: ODE 65-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019 ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0394 Criteria: Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a request for proposal solicitation and approval process to be conducted for the Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant funds. All proposals must comply with the requirements of section 1, chapter 661, Oregon Laws 2013 (Enrolled House Bill 3233) and rules adopted to implement that section. (2) Grants shall be awarded based on the following criteria: (a) Whether the grant application identifies how the funds will be used to reach the targeted outcomes and intent of the Oregon Teacher Corps and the Oregon Minority Teacher Act. (b) Whether the grant applicant demonstrates readiness, commitment, and support to design and implement models of retention for culturally and/or linguistically diverse educators. (3) The Department shall give priority to proposals that meet the minimum criteria and: (a) Provide a sustainability plan to continue the program for at least two years after the grant funding has ended. (b) Consider research-based best practice around minority educator retention models. (4) The Department of Education shall allocate funds for the grant program based on the evaluation of the grant application and the following considerations: (a) Geographic location of the district to insure geographic diversity within the recipients of grant program funds throughout the state; (b) Organizations who have documented evidence of creating and maintaining successful minority educator retention models; (c) Organizations who have a high level of potential teacher candidates (applicant pool) from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and (d) Give preference to entities that have demonstrated success in creating strong partnerships with community organizations to support outcomes. Statutory/Other Authority: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) History: ODE 66-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019 ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0396 Funding: Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant (1) Up to five school district grant awards will be given as follows: $10,000 in Year One and $25,000 in year two which shall be awarded during the following phases based on a detailed budget narrative and budget template: (a) Planning phase. (b) Implementation phase. (2) Grantees shall use $10,000 awards for design grants and $25,000 awards to plan, develop, and pilot district models. (3) Grantees must be able to expend the funds for allowable purposes specified in the request for proposal within the grant timeline according to acceptable accounting procedures. Statutory/Other Authority: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) History: ODE 67-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019 ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0398 Reporting: Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant The Oregon Department of Education shall provide to grant recipients a template for an interim and final grant report. Grantees are required to submit a final report prior to receiving their final request for funds. Statutory/Other Authority: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233) History: ODE 68-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019 ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0401 Definitions: Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant The following definitions apply to OAR 581-018-0401 to 581-018-0425: (1) “Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse” means individuals who are non-White, who are not native English speakers, and who are Hispanic. (2) “Minority” means a person who is: (a) A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa but who is not Hispanic; (b) A person of Hispanic culture or origin; (c) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands; (d) An American Indian or Alaskan Native having origins in any of the original peoples of North America; or (e) A person whose first language is not English. (3) “Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant” means the Grant established in OAR 581-018-0406 to implement section 1(3)(f), chapter 661, Oregon Laws 2013 (Enrolled House Bill 3233). (4) “Pipeline Model” means the route through which future teachers are recruited, educated, hired, and retained in the education system. (5) “Postsecondary Institution” means a: (a) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341. (b) The following public universities within the Oregon University System: (A) University of Oregon. (B) Oregon State University. (C) Portland State University. (D) Oregon Institute of Technology. (E) Western Oregon University. (F) Southern Oregon University. (G) Eastern Oregon University. (c) Oregon Health and Science University. (d) An Oregon-based, generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education. (5) “Underrepresented” means populations in the United States who have been historically excluded from the same rights and privileges as the majority, White, culture. This applies to opportunity in education, business, and social aspects of society. (6) “Recruitment” means the active, purposeful process of establishing effective and efficient systems that attract individuals to the teaching profession. (7) “Retention” means the active, purposeful process of establishing effective and efficient systems that maintain the targeted recruitment population in the teaching profession. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) History: ODE 69-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019 ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0406 Establishment: Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant (1) There is established the Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant to support school districts and post-secondary institutions who are working to expand educator pipeline models that recruit and retain educators who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse. Subject to available funds, the grants will be awarded for two years based on a detailed description of proposed programming or services. This can include but is not limited to: (a) Planning phase. (b) Implementation phase. (c) Program evaluation phase. (2) The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds to school districts and post-secondary institutions who can create collaborative processes around: (a) Developing a statewide program with interested partners that provides free and/or low cost advising and academic supports to diverse educators; (b) Formalizing partnerships with professional groups to leverage tutoring and internships; (c) Volunteering experiences as a way of assisting future educators exploration of education related careers; (d) Working with TeachOregon projects to develop, test, and expand improved job recruitment and retention practices that lead to a more diverse workforce in Oregon; (e) Creating a high school cadet program or career pathway model for district employees to recruit future educators who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse; (f) Allocating funding to provide financial support to future educators from underrepresented populations. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) History: ODE 70-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019 ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0411 Eligibility: Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant (1) To be eligible to receive the Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant an applicant must be a: (a) School district; (b) Post-secondary institution; (c) Consortium of school districts, post-secondary institutions and other entities (each consortium must include at least one school district or post-secondary institution as a member). (2) A single grant proposal may include more than one eligible applicant, but the fiscal agent must be one of the eligible applicants identified in subsection (1) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) History: ODE 71-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019 ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0416 Criteria: Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a request for proposal solicitation and approval process to be conducted for the Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant funds. All proposals must comply with the requirements of section 1, chapter 661, Oregon Laws 2013 (Enrolled House Bill 3233) and rules adopted to implement that section. (2) Grants shall be awarded based on the following criteria: (a) Whether the grant application identifies how the funds will be used to reach the targeted outcomes and intent of the Oregon Teacher Corps and the Oregon Minority Teacher Act. (b) Whether the grant applicant demonstrates readiness, commitment, and support to expand models of recruitment and retention for culturally and/or linguistically diverse educators. (3) The Department shall give priority to proposals that meet the minimum criteria and: (a) Provide a sustainability plan to continue the program for at least two years after the grant funding has ended. (b) The extent to which the applicant clearly documents its capacity to implement and carry out purposeful system for recruiting a diverse student population, providing financial support to future educators, and collaborating with key partners in the process. (4) The Department of Education shall allocate funds for the grant program based on the evaluation of the grant application and the following considerations: (a) Geographic location of the district to insure geographic diversity within the recipients of grant program funds throughout the state; (b) Applicants who have documented evidence of creating and maintaining successful minority educator pipeline models; (c) Applicants who have a high level of potential teacher candidates (applicant pool) from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and (d) Give preference to applicants that have demonstrated success in creating strong partnerships with community organizations support outcomes. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) History: ODE 72-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019 ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0421 Funding: Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant (1) Each grantee may receive $180,000 which shall be awarded during the following phases based on a detailed budget narrative and budget template: (a) Planning phase. (b) Implementation phase. (c) Evaluation phase. (2) Grantees shall use funds received for the planning, implementation, and evaluation phrases of the grant for activities outlined in the request for proposal. (3) Grantees must be able to expend the funds for allowable purposes specified in the request for proposal within the grant timeline according to acceptable accounting procedures. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) History: ODE 73-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019 ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0425 Reporting: Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant The Oregon Department of Education shall provide to grant recipients a template for an interim and final grant report. Grantees are required to submit a final report prior to receiving their final request for funds. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233) History: ODE 74-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019 ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0431 Definitions: Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant The following definitions apply to OAR 581-018-0431 to 581-018-0443: (1) “Non-profit organization” means: (a) An organization established as a nonprofit organization under the laws of Oregon; and (b) Qualifies as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as defined in ORS 314.011. (2) “Proficiency-based teaching and learning” means a practice that is student-centered and based upon several key principles: (a) Students learn in a personalized environment and advance upon demonstrated mastery of state, industry, or national standards; (b) Measurable learning objectives are explicit and empower students; (c) Student assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience; and (d) Students receive rapid, differentiated support and learning outcomes including applied learning. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 75-2019, minor correction filed 08/26/2019, effective 08/26/2019 ODE 25-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0434 Establishment: Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant (1) The Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant is established to support proficiency-based teaching and learning demonstration sites. The purposes of the grant are: (a) To inform proficiency-based teaching and learning practices in other school sites; and (b) To develop new proficiency-based teaching and learning school sites in underserved regions in the state. (2) Grants will fund eligible entities committed to developing sustainable proficiency-based teaching and learning programs in a school district or consortia of school districts with a strong commitment to improving student achievement and to providing demonstration sites for proficiency-based teaching and learning in the state. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 76-2019, minor correction filed 08/26/2019, effective 08/26/2019 ODE 25-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-018-0437 Eligibility: Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grants (1) The following entities shall be eligible to receive Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grants: (a) School districts. (b) Non-profit organizations working with at least one school district. (2) A single grant proposal may include more than one eligible applicant and may also include other entities such as education service districts or post-secondary institutions, but the fiscal agent must be one of the eligible applicants identified in subsection (1) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 77-2019, minor correction filed 08/26/2019, effective 08/26/2019 ODE 25-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14