Mission Statement
The Oregon Department of Education fosters equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities.
Value Statements
At the Oregon Department of Education, we are guided by the following values:
Integrity
Accountability
Excellence
Equity
Our Priorities
Graduating our students college and career ready
Closing the Achievement GapTeacher and administrator effectiveness
Increasing performance for all schools and districts
A strong, seamless education system from early childhood through higher education
The State Board
The Oregon State Board of Education sets educational policies and standards for Oregon's public school districts, education service districts, and community college districts. The State Board is comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor.
Who We Are
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) oversees the education of over 560,000 students in Oregon’s public K-12 education system. ODE encompasses early learning, public preschool programs, the state School for the Deaf, regional programs for children with disabilities, and education programs in Oregon youth corrections facilities. While ODE isn’t in the classroom directly providing services, the agency (along with the State Board) - focuses on helping districts achieve both local and statewide goals and priorities through strategies such as:
Developing policies and standards
Providing accurate and timely data to inform instruction
Training teachers on how to use data effectively
Effectively administering numerous state and federal grants
Sharing and helping districts implement best practices
Our Schools
Oregon has more than 1,200 public K-12 schools organized into 197 School Districts and 19 Education Service Districts. Over 100 of these schools are public charter schools. These schools and districts employ over 63,000 teachers, administrators, and other school and district staff.
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