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COSA Fall Conference for Special Education
AdministratorsOctober 6-7, 2011
Oregon Department of Education
IntroductionsCindy L. Hunt
Government and Legal Affairs ManagerMargaret Bates
Education SpecialistKate Pattison
Program AnalystRae Ann Ray
General Supervision Specialist (Special Education)
OverviewNew Legislation
Student RecordsSponsorsSpecial EducationVirtual Schools
Charter School Program Grant UpdateTransportation UpdateAssessment Update
HB 2029: Student Records Upon charter school closure, all education
records shall be transferred to the school district office in which the charter school is located
Adds applicable statutes to:ORS Chapter 326 State Administration of
EducationORS 326.565, 326.575, and 326.580
Effective July 1, 2011
HB 3645: Charter School SponsorsAdds Institutions of Higher Education as
possible sponsorsIf a district denies a charter proposal, the
authors may choose to approach institution of higher education for sponsor or appeal denial to State Board of Education
An institution of higher education may not become a sponsor of charter school operating prior to 2012-13
Effective January 1, 2012 – July 1, 2017 (5-yr sunset)
Transfers residency of all students enrolled in a charter school to district in which charter school is located.
Directs SSF for all charter students to district in which charter school is located.
Adds District/parent notification requirements
Specifies nondiscrimination for students with IEPs
Revised Administrative Rules – in effect nowEffective July 1, 2011
HB 2299 : Charter Schools and Special Education
HB 2299: Revised OARsOAR 581-015-2005 Criteria for Approving
District Special Education Programs
OAR 581-015-2010 Census and Data Reporting
OAR 581-015-2040 Free and Appropriate Public Education and Age Ranges
OAR 581-015-2075 Charter Schools
OAR 581-015-2080 Child Find
HB 2301: Charter Schools, Virtual Schools, and on-line coursesRepeals 50% Rule Allows districts to limit total district enrollment in virtual
charter schools not sponsored by the district to 3%When district has 3% of total students enrolled at virtual
charter schools not sponsored by the district, districts may deny enrollment in a virtual charter school
Students may appeal to State Board if denied enrollment by districtNew administrative rules for process
Adds restrictions to virtual charter school board members and employees
Effective July 1, 2011
SB 994: Clarification to HB 3645, HB 2301, & HB 2299SB 944 repeals and amends sections of many
billsLook at all bills and SB994 side-by-side
Effective July 1, 2011
Charter School Program (CSP) Grant UpdateOregon did not receive a 2011-14 Federal CSP
GrantOf 14 states applications, only FL and NY
fundedODE will pursue the 2012 Federal CSP Grant
Considering revisions to the programProposing public meetings to gather feedback
Affects current subgrantees fundingSubgrantees and developers may apply for
Federal Non-SEA CSP Grant due August 24, 2011
No changes expected in ODE CSP staffing
Transportation UpdateCurrent discussion on transportation costs
and allowable reimbursements to school districts
Possible revisions to administrative rules in fall effective for 2011-12 school year
May allow district to claim payments made by the charter school to count as reimbursable costs instead of revenue to the district
Public comment opportunity this fall - watch website:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=236
Assessment UpdatesBeginning this school year, writing
assessments will only be available to students in grade 11Part of the approved budget cuts and
Legislative changes to the Writing Performance Assessment
Read Memorandum No. 001-2011-12Reference the Oregon Statewide Testing
Schedule for more details:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/schedules/testschd_1112_final.pdf
Questions
ODE Charter School TeamSusan Inman, Director
[email protected] 503-947-5685
Margaret Bates, Education [email protected] 503-580-3613
Kate Pattison, Program [email protected] 503-947-
5691
Donna Newbeck, Support [email protected] 503-947-5814
Special Education Liaison to Charter School Team Rae Ann Ray
[email protected] 503-947-5722
ODE Charter School PublicationsOregon Charter School Program:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=124
Oregon Charter School Handbook:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_v/b_charterschools/csp-handbook-2010-11-final.pdf
Oregon Charter Schools List 2010-11 (2011-12 coming soon):
http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_v/b_charterschools/2010-2011-charter-schools.pdf
Oregon Charter Schools Evaluation Report 2009-10:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/opportunities/grants/nclb/title_v/b_charterschools/charter-school-evaluation-09-10-final.pdf
ResourcesLegislative Bills/Laws:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws/ Oregon Statewide Testing Schedule:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/testing/schedules/testschd_1112_final.pdf
Oregon Administrative Rules – TSPC & HQT:
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_500/oar_584/584_100.html
Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon:http://www.tspc.state.or.us/
HQT FAQ by TSPC:http://www.tspc.state.or.us/pub.asp?id=41