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581-017-0312 Criteria of Regional STEM Hubs Awards (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a solicitation and approval process to be conducted each biennium for which the Regional STEM Hub grant funds for operations support and program support are available. The solicitation and approval process must comply with the requirements of section 1, Chapter 763, Oregon Law 2015 (Enrolled House Bill 3072) and rules adopted to implement that section. (2) The Oregon Department of Education may only award grants for operations support to Regional STEM Hubs which meet the minimum criteria by having a record of success in, or clearly established plans for, addressing the following: (a) Establishing a partnership for a Regional STEM Hub consisting of the partners identified in OAR 581-017-0309(2); (b) Selecting and supporting a backbone organization to coordinate and support the various partners of the Regional STEM Hub and ensure effective communication, a focus on data and outcomes, and alignment of programing to address the STEM-related nees of the community; and (c) Creating, implementing, and improving a Partnership Plan that guides the vision, goals, strategies, and outcomes of the Regional STEM Hub; incorporates the principles of the Oregon Equity Lens; and contributes to the achievement of the State’s education goals and the STEM-related goals identified by the STEM Investment Council. (3) The Oregon Department of Education may only award grants for program support to Regional STEM Hubs which meet the minimum criteria by having a record of success in or clearly established plans for addressing the following: (a) An established Regional STEM Hub with a formalized and approved Partnership Plan, and contributions by partners of human, material, and financial resources; (b) An established backbone organization to coordinate and support the various partners of the Regional STEM Hub and ensuring effective communication, a focus on data & outcomes, and aligning programming to address the STEM-related needs of the community; and (c) An approved Partnership Plan that guides the vision, goals, strategies, and outcomes of the Regional STEM Hub; incorporates the principles of the Oregon Equity Lens; and contributes to the achievement of the State’s education goals and the STEM-related goals identified by the STEM Investment Council. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 50-2016, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-16 ODE 34-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-16 Reverted to ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 15-2015(Temp), f. 9-25-15, cert. ef. 9-28-15 thru 3-15-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0315 Implementation of Grant Funding of Regional STEM Hubs (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall allocate funds to support the operations and programs of expanding and newly established Regional STEM Hubs. (2) The Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Council, shall determine for each biennium the portion of the funds available for operations support and program support grants. (3) Grantees and the associated Regional STEM Hub will be expected to: (a) Participate in data collection and reporting progress against agreed upon outcomes determined by the STEM Investment Council, and the Oregon Department of Education; (b) Engage in mutually reinforcing activities for improving STEM/CTE education with partners within and outside the formal education system; (c) Engage in collaboration and communication, within and between Regional STEM Hubs, including regular coordination calls, site visits, and convenings; and (d) Identify and select a backbone organization to coordinate and support the various partners of the Regional STEM Hub and ensuring effective communication, a focus on data & outcomes, and aligning programming to address the STEM-related needs of the community. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 Reverted to ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 15-2015(Temp), f. 9-25-15, cert. ef. 9-28-15 thru 3-15-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0318 Reporting of Regional STEM Hubs (1) The Department of Education shall develop partnership-reporting requirements for allocation of funds for implementation of Regional STEM Hubs. (2) The Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Investment Council and the committee established under ORS 344.075, shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly related to distributions made under this section. The report must include metrics that identify how distributions made under this section are contributing to the development of a skilled workforce that is able to secure high wage and high demand jobs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 50-2016, f. & cert. ef. 11-1-16 ODE 34-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-16 Reverted to ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 15-2015(Temp), f. 9-25-15, cert. ef. 9-28-15 thru 3-15-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0321 Establishment of the STEM Innovation Grants The purpose of the STEM Innovation Grant Program is to award grants that expand the implementation of effective programs relating to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, that: (1) Propose innovative approaches to STEM-based education; or (2) Provide professional development relating to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) History: ODE 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16 ODE 34-2015(Temp), f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 12-28-15 thru 4-1-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0324 Eligibility of STEM Innovation Grant The Oregon Department of Education shall allocate funds for the STEM Innovation Grant. The following entities are able to apply for the STEM Innovation Grant: (1) STEM Hubs; (2) School districts; (3) Education service districts as defined in ORS 334.003 (3) Public schools; (4) Public charter schools; (5) Student-focused nonprofit organizations who are in partnership with an eligible fiscal agent under OAR 581-017-0302; or (4) Post-secondary institutions who are, or are in partnership with, an eligible fiscal agent under OAR 581-017-0302. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820; 2015 OL Ch. 763 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3072) History: ODE 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16 ODE 34-2015(Temp), f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 12-28-15 thru 4-1-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0327 Criteria of STEM Innovation Grant (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a request for proposal, application, or direct grant solicitation and approval process to be conducted each biennium for which the STEM Innovation Grant funds are available. (2) Eligible recipients will focus on STEM related education with a specific agenda that demonstrates a record of success or clearly established plans for addressing the following through innovative approaches: (a) Closing the achievement gap for students who are historically underserved students or underrepresented in STEM or both with innovative approaches; (b) Supporting effective implementation of Oregon’s academic standards and relevant technical skills; (c) Successfully moving students along a P-20 STEM workforce pathway; and (d) Engaging all students in meaningful, authentic problem-based learning. (b) The Department shall give priority to proposals that meet the minimum criteria and clearly demonstrates how the grant funds will be used to address the following: (A) Establish how underserved and underrepresented students will be engaged and have increased learning opportunities; (B) Support new or expand STEM programs and activities; (C) Demonstrate a long-term sustainability plan; and (D) Collaborate with local business and industry partners or Regional STEM Hubs or both. (3) The Department of Education may consider the geographic location of grant applicants to ensure geographic diversity within the recipients of grant program funds throughout the state. (4) Eligible recipients must have a comprehensive system for measuring students’ quantitative and qualitative outcomes. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232) History: ODE 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16 ODE 34-2015(Temp), f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 12-28-15 thru 4-1-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0330 Implementation of STEM Innovation Grant (1) The Oregon Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Council, shall determine for each biennium the funds available for the STEM Innovation Grants. (2) STEM Innovation Grant funds received by a grantee must be separately accounted for and may be used only to provide funding for the purposes described in the application of the grant recipient. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232) History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16 ODE 34-2015(Temp) f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 12-28-15 thru 4-1-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0333 Reporting of STEM Innovation Grant Recipients of the STEM Innovation Grant must report on the grant to the Department of Education. The report must include metrics developed by the Department of Education, in collaboration with the STEM Council. Statutory/Other Authority: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232) Statutes/Other Implemented: 2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 4 (Enrolled HB 3232) History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 18-2016, f. & cert. ef. 3-22-16 ODE 34-2015(Temp), f. 12-23-15, cert. ef. 12-28-15 thru 4-1-16 ODE 30-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14
581-017-0338 Eligibility of STEM Lab Schools (1) The Oregon Department of Education may allocate funds for STEM Lab Schools to the following entities: (a) Public Schools; (b) School districts; (c) Student-focused nonprofit organizations; or (d) Postsecondary institutions for the purpose of supporting STEM education. (2) A single grant proposal may include more than one eligible applicant and other entities but the lead agency for the proposal must be one of entities listed in subsection (1) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 31-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 2-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0341 Criteria of STEM Lab Schools (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a request for proposal solicitation and approval process to be conducted each biennium for which the STEM Lab School grant funds are available. All proposals must comply with the requirements of ORS 327.800 and 327.820 and rules adopted to implement those statutes. (2) Eligible public schools, school districts, postsecondary institutions, and student-focused nonprofit organizations will focus on STEM education and design-related industry with a specific agenda that demonstrates a record of success or clearly established plans for addressing the following: (a) Closing the achievement gap for underserved students and those underrepresented in STEM fields with innovative approaches. (b) Support effective implementation of the Common Core State Standards, the Oregon State Science Standards and the Oregon State Arts Standards. (c) Successfully move students along a P-20 STEM workforce pathway. (d) Engage students in meaningful, authentic, problem-based learning that will support the Oregon’s 40-40-20 goal. (e) Provide professional learning opportunities that support educator effectiveness. (3) Eligible public schools, school districts, student-focused nonprofit organizations, and post-secondary institutions must have a comprehensive system for measuring students’ quantitative and qualitative outcomes, provide documented data and ensure that the resources received will be used to provide STEM career pathway opportunities to students. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 31-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 2-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0344 Implementation of Grant Funding of STEM Lab Schools (1) The Oregon Department of Education shall allocate funds to support STEM Lab Schools. (2) Each grantee may receive funds between $300,000 and $700,000 for use during the 2013–2015 biennium. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 31-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 2-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0347 Reporting of STEM Lab Schools The Department of Education shall develop partnership-reporting requirements for allocation of funds for implementation of STEM Lab Schools. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019 ODE 34-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-16 ODE 31-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 2-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0350 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 581-017-0350 to 581-017-0362: (1) “Consortium” means the equal partnership developed to form the cross-sector collaboration between eligible educational institutions. (2) “Opportunity Gap” means the gap in opportunities that often exists between students who are economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, students learning English as a second language, African American, Hispanic or Native American when compared to their peers who do not share these characteristics. This can often lead to a gap in achievement (state test scores in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as diploma and post-secondary degree attainment). (3) “Postsecondary Institution” means: (a) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341 or, (b) The following public universities: (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 (H) Oregon Health and Science University (c) An Oregon-based accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education (4) ”Private post-secondary institution” means an Oregon-based, general accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education. (5) ”Significant population” means to serve the majority of underserved students within the consortiums region. (6) ”Underserved student” means a student (English language learner, student of color, an economically disadvantaged student or a student with disabilities) who has not historically taken high school accelerated courses and may not have considered enrolling in a post-secondary education program. (7) ”Variety” means students having access to a choice of courses offered in core academic subjects, in different forums (which include yet are not limited to distance learning, high school campus, college campus, by proficiency assessment or through credit for prior learning), that are eligible for transfer. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 10-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-16 ODE 17-2015(Temp), f. 9-25-15, cert. ef. 9-28-15 thru 3-14-16 ODE 29-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 3-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0353 Regional Promise Grant Program Establishment (1) The Regional Promise Grant is established as part of the Connecting the World to Work Program Strategic Investment under ORS 327.820. (2) The purposes of the grant are to: (a) Connect students to the World of Work and post-secondary education/training opportunities; (b) Develop consortiums of school districts, education service districts and post-secondary institutions of higher education committed to developing innovative and flexible pathways for students in grades 6 through 12 and in community colleges; and (c) Distribute moneys to consortia that include at least three school districts, at least one education service district, and at least one public post-secondary institution of higher education to design and deliver individualized, innovative and flexible ways of delivering content, awarding high school and college credit, and increasing the number of historically underserved students participating in accelerated college credit courses. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 10-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-16 ODE 29-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 3-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0356 Eligibility The Department of Education shall allocate funds for the Regional Promise Program grant to consortia that consist of at least three school districts, at least one education service district, and at least one public post-secondary institution. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 10-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-16 ODE 29-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 3-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0362 Timelines and Performance Measures The Regional Promise program shall provide award recipients a template for an interim, legislative, and final grant report. Recipients are required to submit the all reports and teacher and student data prior to their final request for funds. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.800 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.820 History: ODE 10-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-16 ODE 17-2015(Temp), f. 9-25-15, cert. ef. 9-28-15 thru 3-14-16 ODE 29-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14 ODE 3-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-17-14
581-017-0365 Definitions: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices The following definitions apply to OAR 581-017-0365 to 581-017-0375: (1) “American Indian”/Alaska Native means persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central American) and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. (2) “Tribe” means: (a) The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. (b) The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. (c) The Burns-Paiute Tribe. (d) The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. (e) The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. (f) The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians. (g) The Confederated Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Tribes. (h) The Klamath Tribe. (i) The Coquille Tribe. (3) “Tribal(ly) enrolled” means an individual who is recognized as a member of one of the Oregon nine federally recognized tribal governments. (4) “Chronic absenteeism” means missing 10% or more of school days in an academic year. (5) “Family/community advocate” means a community-based individual hired in collaboration with the designated tribe to develop strategies and partnerships with relevant community resources to staff and implement the attendance project in the designated school district (6) “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. (7) “Title VII Indian Education” means a federally funded program receiving United States Department of Education Title VII — Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education funding. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 156-2019, minor correction filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 ODE 26-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-7-16
581-017-0367 Establishment: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (1) The Tribal Attendance Promising Practices is established to support collaboration between tribes and school districts in efforts to design, implement, and improve the attendance of American Indian/Alaska Native students in schools. (2) The Department of Education shall award non-competitive grants to qualified applicants. (3) The grant funds will be used to hire a family advocate position that would work to create effective strategies to reduce absenteeism for American Indian Alaska Native students in a preselected school or schools. Grant recipients shall use best practice concepts which include the following five components: (a) Recognizing good and improved attendance; (b) Engaging students and parents in school culture; (c) Monitoring and reporting attendance data and practices; (d) Providing personalized early intervention and outreach supports; and (e) Development of programmatic responses to identified barriers as needed. (4) Additional expectations of the grant will focus on planning, implementing, and monitoring the strategies applied to reduce chronic absenteeism. These strategies should include these goals: (a) Robust collaboration between tribe and school district; (b) Strengthening relationships between school district, local community services, and federally recognized tribal government programs; (c) Improving the attendance of American Indian/Alaska Native students, and positive impact to the entire school community around regular attendance; and (d) Development, implementation, monitoring, and dissemination of best practices in an effort to reduce chronic absenteeism and overcome barriers to regular attendance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 154-2019, amend filed 12/16/2019, effective 12/16/2019 ODE 26-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-7-16
581-017-0369 Eligibility: Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (1) To be eligible to receive Tribal Attendance Promising Practices funds, a qualified applicant must: (a) Be a school district identified by one of the tribes. (b) Be prepared to enter into an inclusive partnership with the designating tribe. (c) Include tribal consultation in the hiring of the family advocate position (1.0 FTE). (d) Track and disseminate attendance data with the Department of Education and tribal representatives. (2) Qualified applicants must be available to work with the consulting team provided by the Department to receive guidance and support. (3) A single grant may be used to serve more than one school as long as the program goals can be met by the single hire (1.0 FTE) in the course of a normal (40 hour) work week. (4) The Department shall monitor the programs, provide technical assistance and training, support parental outreach, provide coordination of efforts, develop and report out lessons learned and best practices, and implement a broad-based messaging campaign about the importance of school attendance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950 History: ODE 154-2019, amend filed 12/16/2019, effective 12/16/2019 ODE 26-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-7-16