Governor’s Office of

Diversity & Inclusion/Affirmative Action

Diversity & Inclusion News, Resources, Job Opportunities

January 24, 2014

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concerns please contact:

Frank Garcia, Jr.

255 Capitol Street NE, Ste. 126

Salem, OR 97301

frank.garcia@state.or.us

503-986-6524

E-Newsletter available at:

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Frank Garcia, Director Raised: Dayton, OR

Jenny Lee Berry, Deputy Director Raised: Beaverton, OR

Joy Howard, Executive Assistant Raised: Salem, OR

NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 9, 2014

Want To Be A Trooper? OSP Hiring Recruit Troopers; Applications Accepted January 17 - 31, 2014

Oregon State Police (OSP) will be accepting applications to hire Lateral and Entry level

recruit troopers starting January 17, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. Applications will be accepted by

using the State of Oregon's E-Recruit electronic application system through 11:59 p.m.,

January 31, 2014. This recruitment is being conducted in anticipation of OSP holding a

recruit school during the summer of 2014.

Persons interested in applying should start the process now by going to the Oregon State

Police recruiting website at www.osptrooper.com. The website helps interested

applicants learn about the application process and what it takes to successfully apply,

and clearly understand our qualifications and what it will take to get a jump on the

required Entry Level Testing to be held February 15 & 16 in Salem at the Oregon Public

Safety Academy.

Applicants are urged to prepare beforehand for the application process and Entry Level

Testing. Those who believe this is the lateral or entry level opportunity they have been

looking for can create an account now by building a profile following the instructions

detailed on the osptrooper.com website. The complete application for employment is

comprised of the E-Recruit profile, the supplemental questionnaire, and any required

attachments.

The Oregon State Police is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages

women and minorities to apply. If you are interested in a challenging career that will

provide you with a lifetime of memories, then consider applying with the Oregon State

Police. Information about our agency, the different opportunities that are available, how

our hiring process works, and updates to our hiring process can be found at

www.osptrooper.com.

Contact: Senior Trooper James Duncan - (503) 378-4931, james.duncan@state.or.us

Questions about the application process can be directed to the OSP Recruitment Unit at

(503) 378-4175.

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NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 17, 2014

Governor Kitzhaber Submits Appointments for Senate Confirmation

(Salem, OR) — Governor Kitzhaber today announced the submittal of nominees for service on state boards and

commissions. The nominees are subject to Senate confirmation. The Senate Rules Committee will hold confirmation

hearings in early February 2014.

“Our state benefits from the experienced and knowledgeable Oregonians who step up to serve our state on important

and wide ranging issues,” said Governor Kitzhaber. “This kind of meaningful citizen involvement is invaluable and

appreciated.”

Full list of nominees available here: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/senate_hearing_report_feb_2014_3.pdf. ###

STATE OF OREGON

PROCLAMATION OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS: The Vietnamese New Year known as Tet is a time for family and friends to come together to reflect on the

past and to celebrate new beginnings; and

WHEREAS: 2014 marks the Year of the Horse, a symbol that represents the values of courage and success; and

WHEREAS: Oregon’s Vietnamese-American communities have made many contributions to our state’s growth,

development, and vitality; and

WHEREAS: During the twentieth century, the first Vietnamese immigrants came to Oregon in search of opportunity. In

doing so, they introduced Oregon to the Vietnamese customs and traditions that have been passed down

through generations; and

WHEREAS: This celebration is an opportunity to educate the public about the rich cultural heritage of Oregon’s

Vietnamese-American community; and

WHEREAS: Oregon takes great pride in the unique diversity of its residents, who constitute the strength of the state;

NOW,

NOW,

THEREFORE: I, John Kitzhaber, Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby proclaim January 30, 2014 to be

VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR/TET FESTIVAL

in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.

NEWS RELEASE January 15, 2014

Tualatin Elementary and Self Enhancement Inc. Academy Receive National Recognition Two Oregon schools named Title I Distinguished Schools

(Salem, Ore.) – Today Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton announced that two Oregon schools have been named

2014 Title I Distinguished Schools under the federal Title I Distinguished Schools Program. For over a decade, this

program has honored schools across the country for their innovation in helping low-income students achieve at high

levels. Schools are recognized in the areas of Exceptional Student Performance and Closing the Achievement Gap.

Oregon’s 2014 Title I Distinguished Schools are Tualatin Elementary and Self Enhancement Inc. Academy. Both

schools were also designated as Model Schools this past summer under Oregon’s new accountability system.

Continued… “Far too often, poverty or race are seen as predictors of student success,” said Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton.

“This award helps to highlight schools around our nation who are beating the odds and helping all students achieve

at high levels. Tualatin Elementary and SEI Academy ranked among the top performing, high-poverty schools in our

state last year and I want to congratulate them on this recognition and all that they have accomplished. This is the

type of focus on and commitment to student achievement that we need to see in all of our schools.”

Tualatin Elementary School in the Tigard-Tualatin School District has been recognized as a Title I Distinguished

School in the area of Exceptional Student Performance. Tualatin is a K-5 school with close to half of their students

in poverty and over a quarter designated as English Learners. The school received a top rating on last fall’s school

report cards with students outpacing the state average by significant margins. Over 80% of Tualatin Elementary

students met state standards in reading compared to 71% for the state and 69% for schools with similar

demographics. In math, 74% of students met standard as compared to 62% for the state and 58% for “like-schools.”

And in science, the percent of students meeting standards was 85%, 17% higher than the state average. Tualatin

Elementary has been designated as a model school for the past two years.

Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) Academy, a charter school in Portland Public Schools serving students grades 6-8, has

been recognized as a Title I Distinguished School in the area of Closing the Achievement Gap. The SEI Academy

serves an incredibly diverse student population with 84% of students identifying as black, 9% identifying as multi-

racial, and 6% identifying as Hispanic. Six out of seven students in the school live in poverty and yet last year,

students performed at the state average in both reading and math and well above schools with similar demographics.

And over the past several years the school has made significant gains in achievement going from 48% of students

meeting standard in reading and 29% meeting standard in math in 2010-11 to 69% meeting in reading and 62%

meeting in math in 2012-13.

Tualatin Elementary and Self Enhancement Inc. Academy will be honored at the National Title I Conference in San

Diego, California in February 2014 and will receive a $5,000 award in recognition of their achievements in

Exceptional Student Performance and Closing the Achievement Gap. # # #

NEWS RELEASE January 23, 2014

State Board of Education Updates Poverty Calculation New calculation aligns funding with current poverty around the state

(Salem, Ore.) – Today in a unanimous vote, the State Board of Education adopted a new method for calculating poverty

for use in the State School Funding formula. This vote replaces the prior method of calculating poverty with an updated

method using more current and accurate data. The 2013 Legislature gave the State Board the authority to make this

change in HB 2098.

“We have a funding formula that is structured around equity,” said State Board of Education Chair Samuel Henry.

“However, the poverty data our system was using was out of date. This change will ensure that the districts with the

highest numbers of students in poverty are receiving some additional resources to help meet those students’ educational

needs.”

Updating the Poverty Calculation

In the past, the state was required to use Decennial Census data to calculate poverty for the vast majority of districts.

However, the Decennial Census stopped collecting poverty information after 2000. Per statute, the state has used this

2000 census data as the basis for determining a district’s poverty funding for the past 13 years. The Oregon Department

of Education requested a change in the law to give rule making authority to the State Board in order to allow for a much

needed update and ensure poverty funding accurately aligns to current poverty rates and distribution in our state.

The new system is based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s Small Area Income Poverty Estimate (SAIPE). This is a statistical

model that estimates poverty for small population sizes, like Oregon school districts. The model is based on a number of

data sets including the Decennial Census, Supplemental Nutritional Aid Program data, several yearly surveys by the U.S.

Census, and some IRS data. The model provides information on the number of students aged 5 to 17 in each district as

well as the number of students in poverty. Additional calculations identify the proportion of those students enrolled in

public schools.

State of Oregon Jobs

Employment with Oregon state government represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our beautiful state. Professions in state

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Proclamation Guidelines

Proclamations are issued by the Office of the Governor. They may recognize a day, week or month. The goal of a

proclamation is to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an event or significant issue. For more information visit

http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/proclamation_guidelines.aspx

Guidelines 1. All proclamations must be submitted with at least a 30-day notice to allow for the approval process and the

production of the document itself.

2. Proclamations are not automatically renewed. Requests must be made on an annual basis. If the request is for

a repeat of a previous proclamation, a copy of that document should be included with the request form.

3. The Governor's Office reserves the right to approve or decline the production of a proclamation request and

to edit any drafted material for final wording.

4. Each proclamation request MUST come from an Oregon resident. This includes requests from national,

international, or out-of-state organizations.

Continued… How Funding Works in Oregon

In Oregon, school districts receive state funding based on a system of weights designed to deliver equity. The system

provides extra funding for students in specific categories to offset the additional costs often associated with providing

these students with the supports and resources they need to be successful. For example, districts receive additional

funding for students learning English or those in special education. Another one of these categories is the number of

students in poverty in a given district.

In simplified terms, a district receives one funding weight for a student who is in their schools for the year and then

additional weights or portions of weights if that student falls into one or more of the specific categories. Districts receive

an additional quarter weight for students in poverty. Today’s change does not alter this system of weights; it simply

updates the process by which the number of students in poverty is determined. However, this results in a shifting of

resources away from districts with less poverty than in 2000 and toward districts with more students currently in poverty.

In addition, since there are more students in poverty today than there were in 2000, the amount districts receive for each

weight has reduced slightly which also impacts district funding.

“We know that changes to the funding formula can be challenging, especially for districts who may be receiving fewer

resources next year than they had been anticipating,” said Deputy Superintendent Rob Saxton. “But we also know that

many districts in our state have not been receiving the resources they need to serve their students in poverty. This may be

a painful readjustment for some districts, but it is a necessary step to ensure that we are getting funding out to the areas of

greatest need and using the most current and accurate data available on student poverty.”

The new poverty calculation goes into effect in the 2014-15 school year. Districts will receive formal funding estimates

in March; however, preliminary information is currently available on how this change will impact district’s funding next

school year.

Eighty districts will receive additional funding due to an increase in the number of students in poverty. The remaining

117 districts will receive less funding for a variety of reasons including fewer students in poverty, declining enrollment

overall, or as a result of the reduction in funding for each weight. Click here to access funding information by district.

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government help to support many aspects of life in Oregon including quality education, healthcare and jobs, just to name a few. Considering a career in public service is an honorable choice!

Today’s Featured Recruitments:

Organization: Department of Human Services Position: Principal Executive/Manager H (Dev. Disabilities Program Director) (closes 2/09/14)

Organization: Oregon Health Authority Positions: Clinical Psychologist 2 (Sexual Offender Treatment Program) (closes 1/30/14) Administrative Specialist 2 - Patient Affairs Coordinator (closes 2/01/14) Operations and Policy Analyst 2 - Business Analyst (closes 2/02/14) Principal Exec. Manager E (Asst. Section Manager Quality & Clinical Services) (closes 2/14/14)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.

Organization: Oregon Liquor Control Commission Position: Principal Executive Manager E - Administrative Policy & Process Director (closes 1/25/14) The mission of the OLCC is to promote the public interest through the responsible sale and service of alcoholic beverages. We balance our policies and practices so the needs of the various parts of the alcoholic beverage system are met in a socially responsible manner.

Organization: Oregon Military Department Positions: Facility Maintenance Specialist Salem (Closes 2/6/2014) Facility Maintenance Specialist Clackamas (Closes 2/6/2014) Facility Maintenance Specialist Baker City (Closes 2/6/2014) Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 (Closes 2/6/2014) Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 (Closes 2/6/2014)

OMD employees work in a wide range of occupations including armed security, fire fighters, repair/refurbish Department of Defense equipment, support youth activities, operate and maintain over 50 facilities throughout the state, manage major construction projects, and provide expertise in environmental compliance as well as managing the agency’s budget and fiscal resources, providing human resource management and payroll activities for State employees, and soldiers and airmen called for State Active Duty.

Organization: Oregon State Bar Positions: Disciplinary Counsel and Director of Regulatory Services (open until filled)

Assistant General Counsel and Client Assistance Office Attorney (open until filled) Discipline Paralegal/Trial Assistant (open until filled) Referral & Information Services Manager (open until filled)

The Oregon State Bar (OSB) regulates the practice of law in Oregon and provides a variety of services to its members and the public. We are looking for people to join our dedicated team.

Organization: Oregon State Police Position: Laboratory Technician 2 (closes 2/03/14) We are the provider of Premier Public Safety Services for Oregon each and every day. Our mission is to enhance the livability and safety for the State of Oregon by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the State.

Organization: Meyer Memorial Trust Positions:

Director of Human Resources (closes 2/20/14) Director of Communication (closes 2/20/14)

With a staff of 26 and a board of five trustees, the work of the Trust is focused on strengthening the region, using a mix of strategic, proactive and responsive investments, including grant making, loans, initiatives, commissioning research, supporting policy advocacy and a range of community and nonprofit engagement strategies.

Organization: Multnomah County Position: Chief Diversity and Equity Officer (open until filled)

Multnomah County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners, consisting of non-partisan members elected from designated districts, and the Chair of the Board, who serves as the county's CEO and is elected at large. The county workforce of about 4,500 regular employees provides a wide variety of services to the community through six service departments: Community Justice, Community Services, County Human Services, County Management, Libraries, and Health. The county provides services to the most vulnerable populations in the most populated county in the state.

Organization: Portland Business Alliance Position: Administrative Assistant (open until filled)

The Portland Business Alliance is Greater Portland’s Chamber of Commerce and is the voice of business in the region. As the voice of business, the Alliance advocates for issues that support commerce, community health and the region’s overall prosperity.

1. 2014 Lunar New Year Celebration Date: Sat. Jan. 25th

Vietnamese Voice of Salem has successfully presented 9 Tet festivals to the mid-Willamette Valley community. With attendance of between 700 and 1000 people, the celebration offers food, music, dance, lion dance, martial arts, and other entertainment. The celebration will be on Saturday, January 25th from 6pm-10pm at Adam Stephens Middle School, Salem, OR. Free admission. For more information contact Mythuan D. Lipton, President at 503-689-0655.

2. OMSI Hosts “Clever Together” a new Spanish/English Bilingual Exhibit Dates: Sat. Jan. 25th & Sun. Jan. 26th

Who: You! One Spanish-speaking adult & your 10-to-17-yr child! What: A new Spanish/ English bilingual exhibit about sustainability called Clever Together When: Saturday, January 25; Sunday, January 26 Where: At OMSI, 1945 SE Water St., Portland, OR (RSVPs only please) As a way to say thank you, participants receive: Free admission for up to 6 members of your family on the day of the study! Free admission for up to 4 family members at a later date! Free tickets to an OMNIMAX movie for 4 family members at a later date! OMSI water bottles, tote bags, seed packets & other fun giveaways! $40 thank you to use however, wherever you want! Free parking, too! For more information or to participate & RSVP, please contact: Renée B. Curtis, exhibit evaluator from Portland State University at rbogin@pdx.edu or 503-725-2055.

3. Oregon Native American Chamber's Networking Luncheon Date: Wed. Jan. 29th ONAC invites you to our January Networking Luncheon. This month we will be featuring Michelle DePass as a guest speaker. As the minority, woman, and emerging small business program manager for Metro Regional Government, she leads the agency's efforts to increase participation of MWESBs in government contracting. Click here for more information.

4. “Chinglish” at Portland Center Stage Date: Wed. Jan. 29th Partners in Diversity would like to invite you to join us for a special performance of "Chinglish" at Portland Center Stage on January 29th at 7:30pm at the Portland Center Stage (128 NW Eleventh Avenue), including reception and cast Q&A. Partners in Diversity has FREE tickets to offer to this event. 1 or 2 tickets per person only as supplies last. To claim your free ticket, email Hana Zewdie at hzewdie@portlandalliance.com the following information by Thursday, January 23 (free tickets are limited, first come first serve, and subject to availability):

Name of Attendee

1 or 2 tickets

UPCOMING EVENTS

Company/Organization

Email

Phone Number

Subject line: "Chinglish" Chinglish is a smart comedy of cross-cultural missteps. An American businessman heads to China to score a lucrative contract for his family’s firm—but the deal isn’t the only thing getting lost in translation when he collides with a Communist minister, a bumbling consultant and a suspiciously sexy bureaucrat. Join us for this fascinating—and hilarious—new comedy by award-winning playwright Henry Hwang. Recommended for high school age and up due to adult content.

5. Brownfield Site Restoration and Remediation: Understanding the Risks and Rewards Date: Wed. Jan. 29th In this 1-day course, attendees will learn what characterizes a “Brownfield” project, how it differs from a conventional “Greenfield” real estate transaction, and why it would be desirable for a public entity or private investor to pursue a Brownfield. For more information visit: https://nwetc.org/course-catalog/rem-404-jan-29-2014

6. Hispanicpros Networking Event Date: Thur. Jan. 30th Join us in celebrating the New Year at our first networking event of 2014 hosted by Capital One. Come hear how Capital One is promoting diversity and inclusion at their workplace. Hispanicpros will also be sharing new exciting changes and initiatives to make Hispanicpros the premier network and resource for the Hispanic professional community. Click here to RSVP

7. Chinese New Year Cultural Fair Date: Sat. Feb. 1st The 2014 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair - Year of the Horse - will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities including Chinese folk dances, Chinese instrumental music, Kung Fu and martial arts demonstrations, etc. Event is hosted by the Portland Chinese Times and will go from 11am-5pm at the Oregon Convention Center. Admission: $8, free for children under 6. For more information contact Charles Hui, Director - 503-380-8788 or Nannette Tran 503-709-1728 (Special Event Coordinator)

8. American Heart Association’s – Go Red for Women Date: Fri. Feb. 7th Go Red for Women is a movement that harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to collectively wipe out heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in America. Learn more about the Go Red for Women movement and Wear Red Day, February 7.

9. Take Heart for Women – A Community Heart Health Event Date: Fri. Feb. 7th

Learn about keeping your heart healthy with the Providence Portland Medical Center Cardiac Nurses. Having raffle prizes, games and Free Blood Pressure Screening. Welcome all. Time: 10:00am-6:00pm Location: Cancer Center Conference Room C-D, 4805 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97213 Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information or to register, please call Providence Resource Line at 503.574.6595 (Interpretation available upon request.)

10. Direct Care Career Fair hosted by the Department of Human Services Date: Fri. Feb. 7th The Oregon Department of Human Services ~State Operated Community Program (SOCP) will hold its first Direct Care Career Fair on Friday, February 7, 2014. Do not miss this opportunity to talk about employment opportunities to care for some of Oregon’s most vulnerable citizens. Jana Mclellen, Director of State Operated Community Programs will open the fair as the Key Note speaker. Click here for more information

11. 4th Annual Black History Month Banquet Date: Fri. Feb. 7th Save the Date for Black’s In Government’s 4th Annual Black History Month Banquet being held on Friday, February 7th starting at 5:30pm at the Holiday Inn at 919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Norm Rice, Former Mayor of Seattle, WA. Tickets are $75 each or a table of 8 for $600. For more information call 541-852-9782.

12. Partners in Diversity Say Hey! Date: Wed. Feb. 12th Partners in Diversity invites you to attend Say Hey! on February 12, 2014 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Our event sponsors, Northwest Natural and Portland Center Stage, will be hosting Say Hey at the Gerding Theater at the Armory (128 NW Eleventh Avenue, Portland, OR). For more information visit: http://www.partnersindiversity.org/Programs/SayHey.html

13. Legacy of MLK, by Dr. Bernice King Date: Wed. Feb. 12th Dr. Bernice King will be speaking at Portland State University on the legacy of her father, Martin Luther King, Jr. The evening celebration will include a music ensemble by the legendary music hall of fame inductees Linda Hornbuckle and Janice Scroggins. For more information visit: http://www.pdx.edu/events/legacy-mlk-dr-bernice-king?delta=0

14. Driving Change for Results Diversity & Inclusion Showcase Date: Thur. Feb. 13th (Palo Alto, CA)

The Driving Change for Results Diversity & Inclusion Showcase will feature:

Powerful and dynamic learning process that engages your employees in dialogue, exercises and skill practice

Engaging and interactive resources designed to provide managers and supervisors with the skill sets to effectively lead today's diverse workforce

Group facilitated, interactive diversity discussion

For more information visit: http://www.prismdiversity.com/products/diversity_inclusion_training_programs.html?Nav=DiversityBtn

15. Western Oregon University's Internship & Volunteering Fair Date: Tue. Feb. 18th Connecting our amazing students with our employer partners is what we're all about. Our students are ready to apply their education and enthusiasm to serving your organization through internship and volunteering and we appreciate your interest in meeting with them. For more information visit: http://www.wou.edu/student/career/intern_fair.php

16. Networkin’it Date: Wed. Feb. 19th Networkin'it is an opportunity for those that support a diverse and inclusive workforce and community to come together for an evening of engaging conversations. This is a great place to be whether you are looking for clients, talent, jobs or strategic alliances. So come join us and bring a guest for this free event. Light hors d'oeuvres and no host beverages will be served. Click here to register

17. OHSU Health, Science, & Engineering Career Conference Date: Fri. Feb. 21st Each year, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion collaborates with the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing and the College of Pharmacy to host a one-day conference for high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in the health care and science professions. The next conference will be held from 8am to 5pm on Friday, February 21, 2014. The conference seeks to: Encourage diverse students to study health and sciences Provide students with insight on health care and science professions in medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, engineering, biomedical informatics, dietetics & nutrition and pharmacy, Offer tips on admission processes and other relevant information, Introduce students to OHSU educational programs, faculty, facilities and resources, and Promote bicultural/bilingual prospective health and science providers. For more information visit: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/vision/center-for-diversity-inclusion/academic-resources/career-conference.cfm

18. Blazers Hoop for Dreamers Date: Fri. Feb. 21st Join “I Have A Dream” Oregon on February 21, 2014 at 7p.m. as the Blazers go head-to-head with the Utah Jazz at the Moda Center. Or reward a Dreamer who has achieved academic or personal success with a ticket to the game! An unforgettable experience that Dreamer students may never otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy. Thanks to a generous partnership with the Trail Blazers, proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit our 1,100 Dreamers on their path to college and career. Act now! Tickets available until Jan. 20, 2014.

19. City Career Fair Diversity Employment Day Date: Wed. Feb. 26th The primary focus of the DED Career Fair is to provide an opportunity for nationally recognized and Top Local employers to meet and interview qualified candidates from the multicultural and diverse communities of their city. The average candidate attendance ranges between 900-1500. The median candidate has 3-5 years’ work experience and a college degree. Many are recent veterans with state of the art career related skills and are bilingual. For more information visit: http://www.citycareerfair.com/diversity.php

20. BCA Arts Connector 2014 Date: Thur. Mar. 6th BCA Arts Connector is a dynamic networking event to introduce young professionals, particularly those of color, to nonprofit arts organizations looking for new board and committee members.

Mingle with other business professionals

Meet representatives of over thirty music, dance, theatre, and visual arts organizations

Hear informative speakers

Participate in round table discussions

Experience diverse arts performances

Engage in one-on-one meetings with arts organizations

Enjoy great food courtesy of the Nines (cash bar)

For more information visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bca-arts-connector-2014-bcaconnect-registration-10169716897

21. 21st Annual Career Connections Job Fair Date: Tue. Apr. 22nd Urban League of Portland hosts their 21st Annual Career Connections Job Fair on April 22nd from 10am – 3pm at the Double Tree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232. Benefits of the 2014 Career Connection Job Fair:

The Urban League posted over two thousand (2000) job listings for employers last year.

The Urban League provides employment preparation services and training to diverse job

seekers year round.

Last year over 500 people attended the Urban League Career Fair.

The Career Connections Job Fair is a wonderful branding and exposure opportunity, and a way for you to outreach and meet highly qualified diverse candidates.

For vendor information, questions, or volunteer opportunities contact: Debra Lindsay at 503-280-2600 ext. 640 or email dlindsay@ulpdx.org.

22. 2014 ERG & Council Conference - Save the Date Dates: Wed. Oct. 15th - Thur. Oct. 16th The Only Conference Designed Specifically for ERGs & Diversity Councils. Organizations are continually faced with the challenge of increasing their effectiveness, generating more impactful results and cultivating their human capital resources to achieve these goals. The contributions of ERGs and Diversity Councils to achieve these ends is crucial and can only happen if they Learn, Lead and Leverage more effectively. For more information visit: http://www.ergcouncilconference.com/

1. NAYA: Governor Supports Generations Project

We are proud to add Governor John Kitzhaber to the growing list of supporters of NAYA’s Generations, a community housing and services project NAYA is developing in Southeast Portland. Kitzhaber noted that the development, “can demonstrate how integrating multiple services and resources will produce long-term benefits.” Generations will bring community members together to create permanent families for foster children. Elders, adoptive parents, and youth will live side-by-side. The site will feature low-income housing, early learning, and a Long House-style community center that offers Elder services, health care, and support for the foster youth. Not many people realize the vast ethnic disparity in the child welfare system. More than 1 in 5 children in foster care is Native American, the most unequally represented ethnic group in Multnomah County. Generations will address these disparities by giving three generations a central location to come together and grow as families. The services on-site will be culturally-informed, and open to all. Cultural identity and education are core components of NAYA’s mission. “Community leaders have demonstrated their commitment to work collaboratively in bringing this innovative concept forward.” said Governor Kitzhaber, after designating Generations as an Oregon Solutions project, bringing together public, private and non-profit stakeholders to leverage resources and integrate programs for sustainable community projects. Generations is a partnership involving NAYA, Portland Public Schools, Guardian Real Estate, Carleton Hart Architecture, Bridge Meadows, and the City of Portland. Click here to read the full statement. Learn more about the project at nayapdx.org/generations

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESOURCES, & INFORMATION

2. Strategic Initiatives: Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant We are pleased to announce the next grant connected to Oregon’s Strategic Initiatives. As part of the new Network of Quality Teaching and Learning, there are several grants aimed at better supporting both teachers and students as we work toward our 40-40-20 goal. Paramount to the Network is the scaling up of proficiency-based teaching and learning practices. A grant is now available to support this work. The Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant is available to school districts and nonprofits working with school districts. A single grant proposal may include more than one eligible applicant and may also include other entities such as education service districts or post-secondary institutions, but the fiscal agent must be one of the eligible applicants. The purpose of the grant is to support the development of proficiency-based teaching and learning demonstration sites. Additionally, it will inform practices in other school sites and lead to the development of new proficiency-based teaching and learning school sites in underserved regions of the state. Proficiency-based teaching and learning (also known as performance-based practices, competency-based pathways, and more) holds the potential to dramatically improve educator effectiveness and increase student learning. A proficiency classroom levels the playing field with the expectation that all students will succeed, allowing for a powerful shift from time-based learning and subjective grading practices to student-focused learning and grading that clearly communicates student progress. It is work that has already begun in classrooms around the state, but has yet to reach every student. The Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant is intended to support the proficiency work currently underway while providing resources to expand the practice in Oregon by establishing three to four geographically selected, diverse demonstration sites serving at least 1,000 educators and their students each year. To access the RFP for the Proficiency-Based Teaching and Learning Grant, click here. The proposals are due Tuesday, February 25, 2014. A technical assistance and application webinar about the grant will be held on January 22, 2014 at 12:30 pm. To join the online meeting click here or to join by audio conference, call 1-877-668-4493 or 1-650-479-3208. Use access code: 922 779 198. For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact Nicole Dalton at nicole.dalton@ode.state.or.us or 503-947-5603.

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