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| Title | Closing the Achievement Gap Conference Update |
| Body | From: Superintendent's Update #45 On February 28th, the Oregon Department of Education will be hosting one-day workshops focused on closing the achievement gap. Presentations will focus on these five areas: Parent and Community Involvement, Curriculum and Instruction, Training and Staff Development, and Leadership and Accountability. All available spots for the conference have been filled and we have closed registration. If you have not registered yet and you are interested in attending the conference, please email: andrew.h.choy@state.or.us The conference will highlight methods, techniques, and practices that educators are using to close the achievement gap in Oregons schools. Conference workshops will focus on presenting useful ideas and techniques while also describing how successful programs can be replicated in other Oregon schools. Continuing Professional Development Units will be offered to attendees. Some of the featured presentations include: Parent Involvement as Key to Academic Success - This session will provide an overview of the Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement's "Padres Para Education" (Parents for Education). This session will provide participants with a hands-on presentation of proven techniques to engage Latino Parents in their child's education. SMILE Program -- The SMILE program is a pre-college science and math enrichment program for historically underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged elementary, middle, and high school students in Oregon. SMILE is a partnership between Oregon State University and thirteen school districts in Oregon. The SMILE model involves students, teachers, parents, community members, and university faculty in student learning. Working Together to Close the Achievement Gap -- This interactive session will be presented by representatives from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation <http://www.umatilla.nsn.us/>, and three local school districts (Athena-Weston <http://www.athwest.k12.or.us/>, Pendleton <http://www.pendleton.k12.or.us/>, and Pilot Rock <http://www.pilotrock.k12.or.us>.) The session will review the collaborative effort to prevent and decrease the dropout rate of Native American Students and implement a "Career Related Learning Program" in the three participating high schools. Beaverton School Districts Welcome Center - The Welcome Center programs include identification and assessment of students for placement in ESL and Bilingual classes, translation and interpretation services, assistance with school enrollment, parenting classes, community resources and partnerships, Migrant eligibility, preschool, as well as ESL and INEA courses for adults. All information regarding the conference including a full list and description of presentations can be found at: www.ode.state.or.us/gap <http://www.ode.state.or.us/gap>/ For additional information please contact Ralph Wisner, ralph.wisner@ode.state.or.us |
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