Useful Links


Oregon Sites

Oregon Department of Education ―  Information about department responsibilities, as well as priorities of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also contains the Statewide Report Card, a useful annual summary of K-12 performance and issues.

Oregon University System ― Contains Legislative Notebook and 2006 Fact Book.

Oregon Department of Community College and Workforce Development ― Includes the agency's latest fact book, Oregon Community College 2003-2004 Profile.

Oregon Independent Colleges Association ― Also see the OICA Fact Book.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission ― Central state resource for administering receipt and distribution of public and private student aid funds.

The Chalkboard Project Advocates improved education performance and accountability, and public understanding, support, and engagement.  Offers legislative updates.
 

National Sites

Achieve, Inc. This public-private partnership helps states raise academic standards, improve assessments, and strengthen accountability to prepare students for postsecondary education, work, and citizenship. Achieve sponsors the American Diploma Project Network, of which Oregon is a member.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills This partnership brings together the business, education, and policy communities to advocate the infusion of 21st century skills in education