OAR 581-020-0613
Transformation District Technical Assistance

(1)

The Department of Education shall provide technical assistance to ELL Transformation Districts. The technical assistance must include an evaluation of the district’s programs for ELL students using an approved and evidence-based needs assessment. The needs assessment will examine the root causes impacting student’s performance and program quality and effectiveness. The evaluation must include, but not be limited to program design, program model, instructional delivery strategies, curriculum, assessment, staff qualifications, staff training on culturally responsive instructional pedagogy and practices, and the level of engagement with ELL families and community.

(2)

The technical assistance shall have the following phases which may be repeated as necessary:

(a)

Phase 1: Identify and evaluate local district needs.

(b)

Phase 2: Identify interventions and assistance.

(c)

Phase 3: Plan for implementation and monitoring.

(d)

Phase 4: Implement and monitor.

(e)

Phase 5: Review, reflect and adjust.

(3)

The technical assistance must be within the following framework:

(a)

Include the application of an Equity Lens identified by the Department;

(b)

Be in collaboration with the school district;

(c)

Be based on a district needs assessment;

(d)

Be based upon district and state data;

(e)

Be individualized based on district needs and areas identified for improvement;

(f)

Include culturally responsive evidence-based practices;

(g)

Include culturally responsive promising practices;

(h)

Consider the ELL students’ specific learning challenges, backgrounds and demographics of the district;

(i)

Include an examination of school district expenditures of federal and state funds for ELL students;

(j)

Identify district improvement goals including expected growth and expected benchmarks for student progress indicators, and measurable district goals for implementing instructional practices and program improvements recognized as effective in improving outcomes for ELL students.; and

(k)

Be consistent with other state and federal laws.

(4)

The technical assistance process must include engagement with:

(a)

District administrators, teachers, ELL directors and other school district staff;

(b)

Improvement and instructional coaches;

(c)

Families of ELL students; and

(d)

Community stakeholders which may include culturally specific community based organizations and federally recognized tribes.
(5) The Department shall ensure that staff contracted to provide technical assistance to districts have the appropriate ELL program knowledge, experience and background to effectively support the implementation of the district’s programs for ELL students including culturally responsive pedagogy and practices.

Source: Rule 581-020-0613 — Transformation District Technical Assistance, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-020-0613.

581‑020‑0005
Pertaining to School Improvement and Professional Development 581‑020‑0010
Definitions: School Improvement and Professional Development Grant 581‑020‑0015
Eligibility: School Improvement and Professional Development Grant 581‑020‑0020
Grant Application: School Improvement and Professional Development Grant 581‑020‑0025
Professional Growth, Career Opportunities, and Instructional Improvement 581‑020‑0030
Application: School Improvement and Professional Development Grant 581‑020‑0050
Evaluation: School Improvement and Professional Development Grant 581‑020‑0055
Professional Development Centers 581‑020‑0100
Pertaining to 21st Century Schools 581‑020‑0105
Definitions: 21st Century Schools Program 581‑020‑0110
Eligibility: 21st Century Schools Program 581‑020‑0115
Application: 21st Century Schools Program 581‑020‑0120
State Advisory Committee 581‑020‑0125
District Planning Committee 581‑020‑0130
21st Century Schools Council 581‑020‑0135
Evaluation and Annual Reports 581‑020‑0200
School Facility Improvement Grants 581‑020‑0250
Physical Education Grants 581‑020‑0500
OVSD Definition 581‑020‑0505
Online School Definition 581‑020‑0510
Oregon Teacher 581‑020‑0515
Oregon Classroom Content 581‑020‑0520
Required School District Guidelines for Digital Instruction 581‑020‑0531
Definitions: District Improvement Partnership 581‑020‑0534
Eligibility: District Improvement Partnership 581‑020‑0537
Criteria: District Improvement Partnership 581‑020‑0540
Funding: District Improvement Partnership 581‑020‑0542
Reporting and Monitoring: District Improvement Partnership 581‑020‑0600
Definitions 581‑020‑0601
Statewide English Language Learner Program Account 581‑020‑0603
ELL District and School Improvement: Program 581‑020‑0606
ELL District and School Improvement: District Eligibility and Selection 581‑020‑0609
ELL District and School Improvement: District Selection 581‑020‑0612
ELL District and School Improvement: Transformation Districts 581‑020‑0613
Transformation District Technical Assistance 581‑020‑0615
ELL District and School Improvement: Target Districts 581‑020‑0621
ELL District and School Improvement: District Expenditure of Moneys 581‑020‑0624
ELL District and School Improvement: Best Practices and Promising 581‑020‑0626
Statewide English Learner Plan Grants and Investments 581‑020‑0631
Definitions: Chronic Absenteeism 581‑020‑0634
Chronic Absenteeism Support Program 581‑020‑0637
Identifying School Districts with a High Rate of Chronic Absenteeism 581‑020‑0640
Regional Consortia 581‑020‑0643
Selecting School Districts to Receive Targeted Assistance 581‑020‑0646
Targeted Assistance 581‑020‑0649
Chronic Absenteeism Coaches 581‑020‑0652
Determination and Distribution of Available Moneys
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 581-020-0613’s source at or​.us