ORS 342.974
Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year Program
- rules
(1)
The Department of Education shall create an Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year Program.(2)
Each year, in collaboration with the Oregon State Lottery Commission, the Department of Education shall honor and recognize at least one outstanding education support professional that serves students in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12.(3)
To qualify for an award, a candidate or another person on behalf of a candidate shall demonstrate that the candidate:(a)
Excels in the candidate’s field and guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence.(b)
Collaborates with colleagues, students and families to create a school culture of respect and success.(c)
Demonstrates leadership and innovation.(d)
Communicates in an engaging and articulate way.(4)
The State Board of Education may adopt rules specifying:(a)
The application process;(b)
The selection criteria that will be used in awarding the Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year award; and(c)
Any duties of the recipient after receiving the award. [2019 c.211 §1](2)
For the purpose of increasing the number of educators in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Region who are available to teach courses in math and science in grades 9 through 12 or courses related to a career and technical education program, the following evaluations shall be made:(a)
The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission shall evaluate whether licensing requirements may be waived or modified to more closely match the licensing requirements of Idaho and to make educator positions in the region more competitive with similar educator positions in Idaho.(b)
The commission and the Department of Education shall jointly evaluate methods for promoting career advancement and mentorship opportunities for new teachers at schools in the region.(c)
The Office of Child Care shall evaluate whether a streamlined process may be implemented to improve the availability of in-home and family-provided child care.(3)
The commission, department and office shall report the results of the evaluations made as described in subsection (2) of this section in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature), and may include recommendations for legislation, to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to education no later than September 15, 2024. [2019 c.195 §1]
Source:
Section 342.974 — Oregon Education Support Professional of the Year Program; rules, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors342.html.
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