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581-020-0100 Pertaining to 21st Century Schools The 21st Century Schools Program has been established to encourage: (1) The restructuring of school operations and formal relationships among teachers, administrators, and local citizens, including but not limited to modifications of the following: (a) The length and structure of the school day and the school year; (b) Curriculum requirements; (c) Graduation requirements; (d) The certification, assignment, and formal responsibilities of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel; (e) State statutes and rules and local policies and agreements relating to educational practices, with the exception of those that affect health, safety, or constitutional rights under state or federal law; (f) The formal and informal relationships between school districts, and other entities including community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, businesses, and other institutions; and (g) The integration of traditional services to grades kindergarten through 12 with public and privately sponsored social services, such as early childhood education, day care, and assistance for teenage parents and other at-risk youth. (2) Educators, school districts, and local citizens to establish measurable goals for educational attainment and increased expectations for student performance, including but not limited to improvement in such performance measures as: (a) Student dropout rates; (b) District, state, and national standardized tests and other assessments of student learning and educational progress; (c) The extent and nature of parental involvement in school activities; (d) Student conduct and disciplinary actions; (e) Student expectations and attitudes towards learning; and (f) Student success in college, vocational, and other postsecondary programs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.555 History: EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0105 Definitions: 21st Century Schools Program The following definitions apply to Oregon Administrative Rules 581-020-0100 through 0135 unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Administrator” includes all persons whose duties require administrative certificates. (2) “Building site committee” means a 21st Century Schools Council as described in OAR 581-020-0130. (3) “Department” means the Department of Education. (4) “District planning committee” means a body composed of teachers, administrators, school board members, and public members, constituted under OAR 581-020-0125, for the purpose of sponsoring programs submitted and approved under the 21st Century Schools Program. (5) “School district” means a school district, an education service district, a state-operated school, or any legally constituted combination of such entities that sponsors an eligible program and submits an application under OAR 581-020-0125. (6) “State Board” means the State Board of Education. (7) “Teacher” means all certificated employees of a school district who have direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs, or supervision of teachers and who are compensated for their services from public funds. “Teacher” does not include a school nurse, as defined in ORS 342.455, or a person whose duties require an administrative certificate. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.575 & 329.704 History: ODE 130-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 ODE 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-98 EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0110 Eligibility: 21st Century Schools Program (1) Any district school board is eligible to submit an application for the 21st Century Schools Program. (2) Applications may be made on behalf of the following: (a) An individual school building; (b) Two or more school buildings within a district; (c) All school buildings within a district; or (d) A consortium consisting of two or more school districts. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.565 History: ODE 131-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0120 State Advisory Committee (1) The School Improvement and Professional Development Advisory Committee, appointed by the State Board of Education under ORS 336.730, shall propose rules, for adoption by the State Board, to govern the submission and approval of applications for the 21st Century Schools Program. (2) The advisory committee shall review all applications submitted under this Act and recommend applications for approval by the State Board including but not limited to the following criteria: (a) The existence of significant, measurable, and achievable goals based on student performance; (b) The extent to which the district has demonstrated the need for the requested modifications and waiver of specified statutes and rules and local policies and agreements; (c) The extent to which the application proposes significant changes in the structure of school operations and the formal relationships among teachers, administrators, and public citizens, as described in OAR 581-020-0100; (d) The clarity of purpose and values underlying the proposal; (e) Evidence of thoroughness in identifying, developing, and projecting implementation of the proposed activities; (f) Evidence of potential transferability of the proposed activities and practices that are judged to be successful; (g) A determination that modification or waiver of statutes and rules and local policies and agreements will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or constitutional rights of students, teachers, administrators, or the public under state or federal law; and (h) A demonstration of support and commitment from all parties to support and faithfully implement the proposal. (3) The advisory committee may suggest modifications in submitted applications, subject to the approval of the school board, the exclusive representative of teachers and each building site committee involved in the project. (4) The State Board shall consider the recommendations of the advisory committee and make the final decisions on approval of the applications, using the criteria contained in section (2) of this rule. Before making these decisions, the State Board shall allow opportunity for comment by persons submitting the applications and by the public. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.700 History: EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0125 District Planning Committee (1) If more than one school building is part of an application, the building site committees may elect to establish a district planning committee to facilitate the development of its application. A district planning committee constituted under this Act shall consist of: (a) Administrators and at least one school board member to be chosen by the school board; (b) Teachers, chosen by the exclusive representative, in a number equal to those appointed under subsection (1)(a) of this rule; and (c) At least three public members, chosen jointly by the other members of the committee. (2) To participate in the 21st Century Schools Program, and prior to submission of an application by the school board, a school district shall have accomplished the following: (a) Identified the school building or buildings and, if appropriate, the school district or districts on whose behalf the application is submitted; (b) Established, in each school building affected by the proposal, a building site committee; (c) Agreed, at the direction of the building site committees and, if applicable, the district planning committee, upon the following: (A) The major activities to be carried out as part of the project, including but not limited to the nature and extent of the restructuring of school operations and formal relationships; (B) The specified measure of student learning and educational outcomes for each building affected by the application; and (C) The process by which each building site committee and, where applicable, the district planning committee will collect data and assess the progress and final performance of its program. (3) The local district school board shall be responsible for submitting the application and certifying that all appropriate requirements have been met. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.705 History: EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0130 21st Century Schools Council (1) Each school site shall establish a 21st Century Schools Council (site council). The duties of the site council shall include, but not be limited to: (a) The development of plans to improve the professional growth of the school’s staff; (b) The improvement of the school’s instructional program; (c) The development and coordination of plans for the implementation of programs under Oregon’s Education Act for the 21st Century at the school; and (d) The administration of grants-in-aid for the professional development of teachers and classified district employees. (2) Members of the site council shall include licensed and classified staff from the building, parents of students attending the school, the building administrator or the administrator’s designee, and any other members as determined to be appropriate by the site council, including but not limited to community members, students and business leaders. Site council composition shall be as follows: (a) Neither parents nor teachers shall make up a majority of the site council; (b) At least one member shall be a classified employee of the district; (c) One member shall be the building administrator or the administrator’s designee. (3) Members shall be selected for the site council as follows: (a) Licensed staff shall elect their representatives to the site council; (b) Classified staff shall elect their representative(s) to the site council; (c) Parents shall be selected by a process to be defined by the local school board; and (d) Other representatives shall be selected by the council. (4) If a school council cannot meet the requirements for composition as described in this rule or determines that the needs of the school require a different composition, the district school board may establish the school site council in a manner that best meets the needs of the district. (5) All site council meetings shall be subject to the open meeting law pursuant to ORS 192.610 to 192.690. (6) Nothing in this rule shall interfere with the duties, responsibilities and rights of duly elected district school boards. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.575 & 329.704 History: ODE 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-98 EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0135 Evaluation and Annual Reports (1) Each district that receives approval for a project under the 21st Century Schools Program shall submit an annual report to the advisory committee appointed under ORS 336.730 and to the local community. The report shall include specific data that reflect the nature and extent of changes in student learning and other performance as described in its application. (2) If, based upon theses annual reports, the advisory committee determines that a district’s progress is unsatisfactory, the advisory committee may recommend to the State Board that the district be placed on probation for a one-year period. During the probationary year, the district shall be eligible for special assistance from the Department of Education. During the probationary year, the district shall also prepare a contingency plan in the event it is ordered to terminate its project prematurely. (3) If, after the probationary period described in section (2) of this rule, the district’s progress is still unsatisfactory in the judgment of the advisory committee, the advisory committee may recommend that the State Board terminate the project and implement its plan for returning to compliance with previously waived statutes, rules, and local policies and agreements. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 840 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.600 History: EB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-90
581-020-0500 OVSD Definition (1) The Oregon Virtual School District shall undertake efforts for a sustainable framework for K–12 virtual learning that enhances student achievement by providing resources with guidelines for delivery. Resources may include, but are not limited to, digital instructional content, complete courses, materials for teacher implementation, online communication systems for instruction and teacher professional development and training. (2) The OVSD Framework is based on the legislative direction of an equitable opportunity for all students’ access to online resources, without regard to social and economic status. Resources are intended to be available for all School Districts and students for the purpose of enriching student Education. A sustainable framework includes the components of creating standards while developing online instructional resources. OVSD resources are available to support public education providers to implement online instruction to enhance distance learning and supplement classroom instruction. Participation in the OVSD program is voluntary for Oregon Educational Service Districts, School Districts and Schools. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 319.840 & 326.051 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 319.840 History: ODE 14-2006, f. 10-23-06, cert. ef. 10-24-06
581-020-0505 Online School Definition Public school, public instructional program, or ESD, providing learning opportunities for publicly enrolled students via the Internet or other electronic network. Instruction should satisfy Oregon content, teaching standards and accreditation rules. Online programs and schools are governed by their school district guidelines for operations and education delivery. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 319.840 & 326.051 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 319.840 History: ODE 14-2006, f. 10-23-06, cert. ef. 10-24-06
581-020-0510 Oregon Teacher Teaching CORE classes in Oregon requires State licensure as well as teaching in the content area of approval as outlined by NCLB. This applies to all public schools and is defined in OAR 584-005-0005 #74, 584-005-0005 #21 and ORS 342.120 for Charter School instruction. All instructors must be licensed by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission and highly qualified as defined by TSPC. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 319.840 & 326.051 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 319.840 History: ODE 14-2006, f. 10-23-06, cert. ef. 10-24-06
581-020-0515 Oregon Classroom Content (1) Content should be aligned with Oregon’s Common Curriculum Goals, Content Standards, and Essential Learning Skills. Adoption of content for instruction is governed by school Districts subject to Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules. (2) OVSD will offer content aligned with state standards. The use of OVSD resources requires districts to conform to OAR division 22 Standards for public elementary and secondary schools. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 319.840 & 326.051 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 319.840 History: ODE 14-2006, f. 10-23-06, cert. ef. 10-24-06
581-020-0520 Required School District Guidelines for Digital Instruction Public Providers of online learning using OVSD resources must adopt guidelines in the following areas. (1) Student/Teacher Ratio. Online learning providers are required to have guidelines in place for reasonable student to instructor ratios that allow for regular, individualized interaction with instructors. (2) Student Teacher Interaction. Online learning providers are required to have guidelines in place for reasonable student to instructor communication that allow for, individualized interaction with instructors as needed. Communication includes, but is not limited to, electronic mail, online discussion groups, telephone interaction and face to face discussions between teacher and student. (3) Timeframe for Teacher Response to Student Questions. Online learning providers are required to have guidelines in place for the time and process that teachers will provide prompt response to student inquiries and requests for assistance. (4) Student Standards. Online learning providers are required to have guidelines in place for student conduct and acceptable use of public school resources in the delivery of online instruction. The administrative implementation is governed by individual school district guidelines. (5) Type of Courses. Courses offered are governed by individual school district guidelines, including, but not limited to, courses meeting requirements for high school diploma, electives as well as supplementary instruction. An example of supplementary instruction could be Advanced Placement preparation instruction. (6) Amount of Credit Allowed. The amount of online instruction, and the corresponding credit, provided to a student is under the jurisdiction of the resident school district. Districts must accept transfer grades by accredited institutions. (7) Student Eligibility for Courses. When applying towards credit the student’s resident school district sets the eligibility requirements for district purchased online teaching services. Individual private purchase of courses by an Oregon resident is at the discretion of the parent or guardian and subject to resident school district guidelines for credit towards graduation. Use of Digital Courses and Content are subject to School District guidelines. (8) Teacher Professional Development. Online Learning Providers are required to have policies for Teacher professional development. Teachers need to have appropriate training for the delivery of online instruction. Providers receiving public support must maintain Oregon teaching licensure for all teachers consistent with TSPC professional development requirements. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 319.840 & 326.051 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 319.840 History: ODE 14-2006, f. 10-23-06, cert. ef. 10-24-06
581-020-0531 Definitions: District Improvement Partnership The following definitions apply to 581-020-0530 to 581-020-0541: (1) “Comprehensive Improvement Plan” or “CIP” refers to a school district’s improvement plan created using the Indistar online planning tool. (2) “District Improvement Partnership ” is a formalized agreement to provide technical, adaptive and financial support to eligible and selected school districts. (3) “School district” means a common or union high school district. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.800 & 329.105 History: ODE 133-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 ODE 20-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16
581-020-0534 Eligibility: District Improvement Partnership To be eligible for selection as District Improvement Partnership district: (1) The district must have 300 or more students enrolled in the district on a date specified by the Department; and (2) Demonstrate a history of low performance as defined as “below state average” in the following metrics: (a) 3rd grade reading achievement for all students as determined by a statewide standardized assessment; (b) 3rd grade reading achievement for student subgroups as determined by a statewide standardized assessment; (c) 4th grade through 8th grade reading growth for all students as determined by a statewide standardized assessment; (d) 4th grade through 8th grade reading growth for student subgroups as determined by a statewide standardized assessment; (e) 4th grade through 8th grade math growth for all students as determined by a statewide standardized assessment; (f) 4th grade through 8th grade math growth for student subgroups as determined by a statewide standardized assessment; (g) 9th grade chronic absenteeism; and (h) 5-year cohort graduation rates. (3) Data used by the Department to select school districts may be from different school years but must by the best data available as identified by the Department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.800 & 329.105 History: ODE 134-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 ODE 20-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16
581-020-0537 Criteria: District Improvement Partnership (1) The Department of Education shall determine eligible District Improvement Partnership districts by screening for the lowest 5%, or approximately ten districts, using the metrics identified in OAR 581-020-0533. (2) When selecting districts, the Department shall further consider the district’s willingness to engage with the Department and the following activities: (a) Participation in a readiness assessment; (b) A district needs assessment; (c) Analysis of the needs assessment; (d) CIP revision support (outside of the predetermined ODE monitoring timeline) based on needs assessment findings to clearly articulate (i) priority improvement interventions, (ii) leading indicators and success metrics, and (iii) lagging indicators and success metrics, (iv) improvement timelines and budget with activities scheduled to begin during the winter or spring of 2016. The CIP must be approved by the Department; (e) The development and institution of an internal (district-run) quarterly routine to monitor improvement initiative attending to leading and lagging success metrics; (f) Prepare quarterly monitoring reports based on the district routine described in paragraph (d) of this subsection; and (g) Meet periodically with the Department to review progress. (3) Based on the considerations described in this rule, the Department shall select and provide financial resources for a number of or all of the eligible and identified District Improvement Partnership districts for the purpose of completing the activities identified in subsection (2) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.800 & 329.105 History: ODE 135-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 ODE 20-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16
581-020-0540 Funding: District Improvement Partnership (1) The Department of Education shall determine and support District Improvement Partnerships during the 2015-2017 biennium. (2) The Department shall distribute funding to districts in three stages of activities: (a) Stage 1: District Needs Assessment; (b) Stage 2: Approved CIP improvement activity start-up funding; (c) Stage 3: Continued improvement funding aligned to quality review analysis; (3) The Department shall determine funding for each phase as follows: (a) Stage 1: up to $25,000 per district (b) Stages 2 and 3: formula grant based on estimated improvement planning and implementation activities (up to $400,000, total, per district per year of the biennium). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.800 & 329.105 History: ODE 136-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 ODE 20-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16
581-020-0542 Reporting and Monitoring: District Improvement Partnership (1) Districts Improvement Partnership districts shall: (a) Submit results of the district needs assessment to the Department of Education for review; (b) Submit a revised Comprehensive Improvement Plan, informed by the district needs assessment, that includes leading and lagging indicators for no more than three district priority interventions; (c) Submit quarterly district assessment data to ODE including, but not limited to: (A) Percentage of students meeting standards for reading; (B) Percentage of students meeting standards for math; (C) Student attendance data; and (D) An updated budget for the district. (2) Annually, districts will submit updated Comprehensive Improvement Plans aligned to reflect progress and needs of the district for review and approval by the Department. (3) In the event that participating districts fail to adhere to the aforementioned monitoring or reporting elements or in the event that adequate progress towards meeting goals is not met shall freeze funds available under the program until reports are received and adequate adjustments are made. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.800 & 329.105 History: ODE 137-2019, minor correction filed 09/10/2019, effective 09/10/2019 ODE 20-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16