Together, Doing Great Things for Kids!
The Oregon School District has a proud tradition of working with our community to plan for the future. I am writing to ask you to attend an information & listening session or visit our website to learn about a new Readiness for Learning Framework we are introducing. There are many opportunities to learn more about this effort, engage in discussion, and provide feedback.
Readiness for Learning Framework (Goal: Every Child Achieves)
We believe two of the most significant factors that impact achievement are: (1) students fully engaging in class and (2) educators having dedicated time to collaborate in “Professional Learning Communities (PLCs),” which are proven to increase student achievement.
How to Learn More and Engage
There are many ways to learn about the proposed initiatives and share your feedback:
- Visit our informational webpage, which includes a resources, research, an FAQ section, and online feedback form
- Attend an informational listening session:
- Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Oregon High School Innovation Center
- Thursday, Feb 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Virtual (join link)
- Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Oregon High School Cafeteria
- Join us for an exclusive showing of the movie Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age: Wednesday, March 12, 6:00-7:30 p.m. - Oregon High School Performing Arts Center
- Send questions or feedback to questions@OregonSD.org.
Feedback from informational listening sessions, along with research and best practices will be reviewed and incorporated into a recommendation to the Oregon School Board. The Board will deliberate on the proposed initiatives this spring.
Two Initiatives Being Proposed to the Oregon School Board (starting in the 2025-26 school year)
- Reduce phone distraction in class to increase student focus and engagement during class. We are proposing that students in grades 4K-6 continue to keep any phones in cubbies or lockers during the day, and grades 7-12 place phones in caddies upon entering every classroom.
- Students start ONE HOUR LATER each Monday morning to give staff uninterrupted collaboration time to analyze student data and evaluate student work to make changes that increase student achievement. Childcare will be available at each school (grades K-6) at no additional cost for families in need during the one-hour that teachers and school staff are meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at an information & listening session or receiving your thoughts and feedback.
Together, we do great things for kids!
More News
Learn about the Readiness for Learning Framework and two initiatives that are being proposed to the School Board for adoption that would start in the 2025-26 school year. Make sure to mark your calendar to attend an informational listening session and share your feedback.
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