Welcome To The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory NWREL provides research and development assistance to education, government, community agencies, business, and labor. NWREL's primary service area is the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, oregon, and Washington. http://www.nwrel.org/
Extractions: Welcome to the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. Use the links below to navigate the resources available on our site. Home About NW Lab Job Openings People ... Tips improves educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs. The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) provides research and development assistance to education, government, community agencies, business, and labor. NWREL's primary service area is the Northwest states of Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon , and Washington About the Lab Job Openings Discover the nation's network of support for research-based school reform. The 2003 Regional Educational Laboratory Annual Report is now available online as a PDF at www.relnetwork.org . The laboratories work to ensure that education stakeholders at the local, state, and regional levels have access to the best available information from research and practice. New Products New this month NWREL in Action News and Announcements ... Events, Conferences, Workshops
Education High School Homeschooling Page. org's. National HomeSchool Association The oregon Home education Network. The World State education agencies Directory of links to official agency http://www.cybergui.com/education1.htm
Comprehensive Center, Region X education departments of Idaho, Montana, oregon, Washington, and capacity of these departments and agencies to ensure to the highest quality education and an http://www.nwrac.org/
Extractions: Search this site: The Region X Comprehensive Center (CC) at NWREL is part of a nationwide network of 15 technical assistance centers established by the U.S. Department of Education . The CC network provides training, technical assistance, and research-based information to high-poverty, low-performing schools and districts, Bureau of Indian Affairs schools, and No Child Left Behind Act grant recipients that are implementing comprehensive, whole-school reform measures. At the Region X Comprehensive Center, we work closely with the state education departments of Idaho Montana Oregon Washington , and Wyoming , as well as with intermediate educational service agencies, local school districts, and other agencies within the region that are involved in educational reform and improvement. Our mission is to enhance the capacity of these departments and agencies to ensure that every child in the region has equal access to the highest quality education and an opportunity to meet challenging content and performance standards. This document's URL is: document.write(window.location)
Oregon International Council General Information oregon International Council General Information OIC works with state education agencies, local schools and districts, private Employee of member org.(call 503.375.5447 for info) $10 http://www.willamette.edu/~oic/info.html
Extractions: The Oregon International Council is located in Gatke Hall, Room 100 on the Northeast corner of the Willamette University campus in Salem, OR A private, non-profit organization committed to strengthening international knowledge and understanding throughout Oregon. Informed Citizens A healthy economy A peaceful world The Oregon International Council is a private, non-profit organization established in 1983 to strengthen international education state-wide at all levels. It is funded by membership dues, government and private grants, and program fees, and is housed by by the generosity of Willamette University. OIC works with state education agencies, local schools and districts, private schools and colleges, business, government and professional groups, and individuals. As a small, independent organization, it has the flexibility to serve as a bridge among education, business and other sectors of the community to serve the needs of the people of Oregon for worldwide competence. Expand knowledge of the international dimension in the daily lives of all Oregonians, emphasizing understanding of cultures, languages and peoples. The Council has no specific foreign policy goals but seeks to enhance the basis for responsible decision-making in public and private life.
Extractions: Main Ingredient T he Oregon Restaurant Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of the hospitality industry in the state of Oregon. The Association provides educational programs, membership services, legislative and government relations and promotes the industry for its membership. National Restaurant Association for all ORA members.
Russian Oregon Social Services ROSS works collaboratively with agencies, businesses and At the same time, crosscultural education to Americans can volunteer at Russian oregon Social Services http://www.emoregon.org/ROSS.htm
Extractions: Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) More than ,000 Russian-speaking refugees and immigrants from the Former Soviet Union currently reside in the Portland Metro area and the numbers are expected only to increase. Census figures show no place in the nation has had more of an influx from the Soviet Union than the Northwest. Oregon is number two in the nation for Russian-speaking new comers. Our main goal has been to help the Russian-speaking refugees /immigrants in overcoming the many barriers in their adaptation to life in the U nited States and in achieving economic self-sufficiency. This is done through advocacy, services of educational programs and direct services. ROSS is the only agency that works exclusively with the Russian-speaking population. Since 1994, ROSS has served thousands of Russian-speaking refugees /immigrants through various services including ESL, Citizenship and Nutrition classes, in-home tutoring, case management, senior services
SHEEO Agencies Jarvis, Chancellor PO Box 751 Portland, oregon 972070751 Compacts New England Board of Higher education David Bartley 357-9620 Fax 617-338-1577 Agency E-mail http://www.sheeo.org/agencies.asp
Extractions: (G) = governing board Jump to: AK - Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education AK - University of Alaska System AL - Alabama Commission on Higher Education AR - Arkansas Department of Higher Education AZ - Arizona Board of Regents CA - California Postsecondary Education Commission CO - Colorado Commission on Higher Education CT - Connecticut Department of Higher Education DC - D.C. Office of Postsecondary Education DE - Delaware Higher Education Commission FL - Florida Board of Education GA - Georgia Board of Regents HI - Hawaii Board of Regents IA - Board of Regents, State of Iowa ID - Idaho Office of the State Board of Education IL - Illinois Board of Higher Education IN - Indiana Commission for Higher Education KS - Kansas Board of Regents KY - Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education LA - Louisiana Board of Regents MA - Massachusetts Board of Higher Education MD - Maryland Higher Education Commission ME - University of Maine System MI - State of Michigan: Dept. of Career Development (not a SHEEO member)
Extractions: welcome to the oahperd website The Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Health Education, Physical Education, life-long fitness, athletics, recreational activities and dance in the State of Oregon. The web site is set up to inform members about National, State and local events and legislative/advocacy issues in the above areas. It is also our mission to present useful resources for our members along with providing a venue for sharing research papers, teaching strategies, grant possibilities, scholarships, workshop information and much more. If you are not already a member of the OAHPERD alliance, we invite you to join us by downloading and filling-out the membership application. Luana J. Beeson Ph.D.
Prineville - Crook County Oregon service clubs, organizations or agencies in our Community Foundation and the oregon Employment Department Crook County education Community Foundation 390 NE http://www.prineville-crookcounty.org/
Extractions: The Best That Prineville and Crook County Has To Offer Welcome to the Viewpoint! You are on the community web site for Prineville and Crook County, Oregon. What is the Viewpoint? It's the overlook in our community that lets you see it all. When you visit Prineville, be sure to take in the sights from the Ochoco Viewpoint. You'll see a vista that includes the Ochoco Mountains, the courthouse in the middle of town, Meadow Lakes golf course, and farms and ranches that stretch for miles. The website is also a virtual "Viewpoint," which will let you "see it all" no matter where you are-away, at home, at work or at the library. The website is the place to go when you need quick answers to your questions. You will find the site an easy reference guide to the Chamber of Commerce, to government, economic development, health care, education, tourism, service clubs, organizations or agencies in our community . You will be surprised at the resources listed for recreation and for families and children. The on-line business directory We predict you will rely on the community calendar to find out what's going on where, when! The calendar is designed to give the latest information on events, meetings, dates, times, locations, and last minute changes. Be sure to bookmark "The Viewpoint" on your computer!
Oregon Math Education Community Public agencies. oregon Department of education (ODE). oregon Mathematics education Council (OMEC). oregon Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (ORMATYC). http://www.octm.org/mathcomm.html
Extractions: Professional Organizations and Interest Groups The Oregon math education community consists of a number of organizations and many individuals representing all levels of education. The state level organizations are below. Some names and phone numbers may change as the year progresses. The Oregon Mathematics Teacher (TOMT) will have a reference section in each issue for your convenience. For information, please contact the person identified for each agency, or Cathy Brown, Mathematics Assessment Specialist, Oregon Department of Education. Email: cathy.brown@state.or.us) Public Services Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97310-0203
Welcome To Oregon Trout Trout was recognized as oregon s Environmental Organization of or programs from agencies or organizations that provide Environmental education. http://www.ortrout.org/
Extractions: Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed conservationists, Oregon Trout has long worked to protect and restore native fish and the habitats upon which they depend. Through its advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts, Oregon Trout has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Benefits of native fish and watershed conservation: Safe drinking water Recreation Wildlife habitat Biodiversity Erosion control Quality of life Healthy free flowing rivers Oregon Trout is Hiring! Healthy Waters Institute Fellow: Statewide conservation organization, Oregon Trout, seeks fellow/intern to support the dramatic expansion of its already strong, statewide watershed education program. Program expansion is taking the form of a new institute which seeks to reach all K-12 students in Oregon. . Trips to Fiji, Costa Rica, Nova Scotia and around the Northwest were very popular; while fine wine was the biggest area of growth. Overall, a great dinner, great party and great success! Thanks to all who made it happen.
Oregon Education Association - OEA Publications via email at penny.hildreth@oregoned.org or (503) 684 oregon Mentor Program Handbook. and Learning in partnership with other education agencies and organizations http://www.oregoned.org/oea_publications/
Extractions: Today's OEA : A bimonthly magazine mailed to OEA members The June 2004 issue of Today's OEA features a story about Nyssa Middle School, an Eastern Oregon school where educators have made great strides in closing the achievement gap. Access selected articles from current and past issues of Today's OEA Newsflash OEA publishes an electronic newsletter called Newsflash for Association members. Newsflash is a weekly summary of Association news that includes updates and information on politics, advocacy, bargaining, organizing, legal issues, professional issues, hot media topics, coalition/labor news, and more. It also includes updates from OEA lobbyists and action alerts when the Legislature is in session.
Oregon Education Association - presidents, liaisons to statewide agencies (oregon Community College Association, oregon Department of Treasure Valley CC education Association. http://www.oregoned.org/Community College/who_we_are.htm
Extractions: About Community College UniServ The Community College UniServ services 13 local associations (faculty and classified) at eight community colleges in the state of Oregon. The locals are serviced by two OEA field staff and two associate staff housed at the OEA Headquarters in Portland. The functions of the OEA staff are to provide assistance to locals and their members in negotiations, grievance processing, political action, issue organizing, and training on union and professional issues and concerns. The OEA Community College UniServ Council is composed of 24 members - executive board (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer), local association presidents, liaisons to statewide agencies (Oregon Community College Association, Oregon Department of Education, Department of Community College Workforce Development), OEA Board of Director, OEA Legislative Action Committee member, PIE member, and a retired Community College member. Local Affiliates Blue Mountain CC Faculty Association Chemeketa CC Education Association Chemeketa CC Part-Time Education Association Clackamas CC Faculty Association
Coalition Of Oregon Adoption Agencies 20 adoption agencies that are licensed in oregon. COAA member agencies meet monthly to share information on in the media, and community education about adoption http://www.oregonadoptionagencies.org/
Extractions: Home Member Agencies Recommended Books Useful Links ... Events Consider adoption... another option. Welcome We present this website to anyone interested in finding out more about adoption in Oregon. This website aims to help birth parents and adoptive parents find and evaluate adoption service providers, as well as identify resourses for the legal, financial, emotional and spiritual issues surrounding adoption. Because COAA does not maintain any full-time staff nor permanent physical location, any questions you have should be directed toward the adoption service provider(s) in which you may be interested. Please visit our Member Agencies page to begin identifying adoption agencies that suite your needs. Coalition History The Coalition of Oregon Adoption Agencies (COAA) first formed in the early 1980's (then known as Families for Children) to discuss the needs of Oregon's waiting children. COAA is now made up of over 20 adoption agencies that are licensed in Oregon. COAA member agencies meet monthly to share information on our practices, discuss legislation regarding adotpions, network, support, train, work to accuratley portray adoption in the media, and community education about adoption. We believe that by working cooperatively in this manner, each member agency becomes more effective in helping children and families with adotion. We value the diversity of our member agencies and the types of adoptions they offer (domestic, international, instate). The Oregon Department of Human Services participates in an advisory role.
Oregon Distance Education oregon Department of Administrative Services Information Resources DAS IRMD provide distance education resources and services to state agencies and to the http://oregonone.org/OR_DE.htm
Extractions: Other Oregon Online Resources Descriptions of Oregon Delivery Systems Instructors and students in Oregon have numerous delivery systems and services available to develop and access distance education courses. The development of on-line courses is generally support by the school or campus that employs the instructor. Campuses and schools use a wide range on-line courseware including BlackBoard, WebCT, eCollege and EMBANET. For many universities and schools in Oregon, access to the Internet and a broadband intrastate computing network is provided by OWEN, a collaborations among three state computer networks. In addition to online courses, distance education courses are also delivered using a variety of video networks. K-12 operates an Internet Protocol (IP) video conferencing network that connects high schools, ESDs, community colleges and universities throughout Oregon. Community colleges also deliver telecourses over regional cable access channels and ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service) channels. OUS campuses use an internal IP video network, a microwave network, ITFS, and videotapes to deliver educational opportunities. All three sectors are experimenting with various video streaming and archiving distance education applications. OWEN (The Oregon WidE area Network)
State Profile For Non-Grantees and to streamline service delivery through State agencies and service Partners Brain Injury Association of oregon oregon Department of education. http://www.tbitac.org/site/NonGranteeProfile.cfm?State=OR
Consumer World: Consumer Agencies oregon Attorney General; oregon Dept. of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA); National Assn. National Center for Financial education; National Charities http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm
Special Education: A Guide For Parents And Advocates What if these other agencies don t provide a transition service? Home Page Mental Health Law in oregon Newsletter Special education A Guide http://www.oradvocacy.org/se_guide.htm
Extractions: What is the IDEA? Who is eligible? What is a disability? What if my child doesn't have one of these disabilities? What is Section 504? Who makes decisions for the child? Who is responsible? Who pays? What is Assistive Technology? What is an appropriate education? Step 1: The Identification of a Disability What is an initial evaluation? What must be included in an evaluation? What is done with the evaluations? How quickly should the evaluation be completed? What is reevaluation? What is an independent educational evaluation? What are my evaluation rights? Step 3: The Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN Community Schools) SOLV (Stop oregon Litter and Vandalism) http//www.solv.org. Schools) works with schools, communities, state and local education agencies, and other http://sunschools.org/links.shtml
Extractions: http://www.childcare-experts.org America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth is dedicated to mobilizing individuals, groups and organizations from every part of American life, to build and strengthen the character and competence of our youth. http://www.americaspromise.org/ Beyond School Hours:From Research to Reality
