1. www.oregoned.org/essa

2. ESSA = OPPORTUNITY!  After nearly 14 years of asking for less federal intrusion into the teaching and learning process, it is finally here. – Opportunity to lead the way in improving teaching and learning conditions in schools & districts – Opportunity to elevate educator voices in school, district, and state decisions – Opportunity to strengthen partnerships with families, communities and leaders to advocate for what students really need www.oregoned.org/essa

3. OREGON EDUCATION ASSOCATION A Better Oregon – resources for the schools our students deserve Assessment: A New Path for Oregon: System of Assessment for Meaningful Student Learning Member engagement: Elevating educator voice as the voice of our profession in Oregon www.oregoned.org/essa

4. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT Four Key Areas: Assessment & Standards School & District Accountability Educator Effectiveness: – Evaluations, Highly Qualified Teacher, Paraeducator Empowerment School & District Improvement www.oregoned.org/essa

5. ESSA: OREGON TIMELINE 2015-16 School Year (through June 2015) – ODE community forums collect input from across the state: students, families, community, educators, partners – ODE workgroups provide input on state plan – Oversite committee reviews state plan www.oregoned.org/essa

6. 2016-17 – ESEA flexibility waivers void Aug. 1, 2016 – ODE releases state plan; gathers public input – U.S. Dept. of Ed releases final regulations and guidance – Oregon State Board of Education adopts or modifies rules as necessary – State, local district flexibility on accountability, highly qualified requirements, other compliance areas – Local districts write ESSA plans www.oregoned.org/essa ESSA: OREGON TIMELINE

7. 2017-18 – Full implementation of ESSA in Oregon – Re-designation of Oregon schools in need of improvement using the new accountability system – ODE to monitor and adjust plan – OEA to provide ongoing support to all local associations www.oregoned.org/essa ESSA: OREGON TIMELINE

8. NCLB Adequate Yearly Progress 95% participation rate weighted the same as other areas ESSA State accountability systems must include: Math and reading achievement scores; English language proficiency; High school graduation rates; At middle and elementary schools, another academic indicator, such as growth And, at least one indicator of school quality and student success Participation rate still included, but state decides weight www.oregoned.org/essa ESSA: KEY DIFFERENCES SCHOOL & DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY

9. Opportunity Dashboard www.oregoned.org/essa

10. ESSA: KEY DIFFERENCES EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS NCLB To get a waiver from NCLB, Oregon had to agree to include student test scores as a part of the evaluation system. ESSA The U.S. Secretary of Education is prohibited from mandating any aspect of a state’s educator evaluation system. In Oregon, SB 290 remains in law. End to use of test scores in educator evaluations for 2015-16 www.oregoned.org/essa

11. ESSA: KEY DIFFERENCES SCHOOL & DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT NCLB One-size-fits-all approach Limited set of interventions schools could choose from Sanctions on schools failing to meet AYP multiple years in a row ESSA Schools write their own improvement plans, using any evidence-based approaches they choose. Plans must include teacher, paraeducator, family, and community input Plans can include resource equity audits www.oregoned.org/essa

12. ESSA: KEY DIFFERENCES ASSESSMENT NCLB Required annual state testing in reading and math in grades 3-8 and once in high school Grade band testing in science (students tested once in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 10-12) ESSA Same annual testing requirements Allows districts to use other nationally recognized tests in high school, if approved by the state Opens the door for more balanced assessment systems www.oregoned.org/essa

13. LOCAL ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITY Join us in Portland June 21-23 for the Pacific Region ESSA Workshop for Locals Teams will prepare to: – Lead the way in improving teaching and learning conditions at their schools and in their districts; – Engage in strategic planning to ensure strong educator voice in local school and district ESSA plans; – Explore regional collaboration opportunities among locals in Oregon and the region; – And shape the OEA and other state affiliate implementation plans. www.oregoned.org/essa

14. RESOURCES OEA: www.oregoned.org/essawww.oregoned.org/essa – Resources, weekly blog, newsletter, link to events, email address NEA: www.nea.org/ESSAbeginswww.nea.org/ESSAbegins – Join ESSA NEA EdCommunities (ESSA Implementation) US DOE: www.ed.gov/essawww.ed.gov/essa ODE: www.ode.state.or.us/go/ESSAwww.ode.state.or.us/go/ESSA www.oregoned.org/essa