Oregon’s 2026 Education Support Professional of the Year is Erica Carrillo! Erica is a Bilingual Family Liaison at The Dalles Middle School. Read more about her here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/…
And a big thank you to @oregon_lottery for sponsoring the ESP of the Year program!

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Don’t forget – today’s our 2nd annual virtual Farm to School Movement Meeting, and it’s not too late to join us!

Register now for the 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. virtual meeting later today:
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Phoenix High School has a partnership with Mercy Flights, so today the Mercy Flights helicopter landed next to the tennis courts, and students were able to get an up-close look and ask questions (they had a lot). @ORDeptEd @OSBANews

Oregon Crunch at Once is today – we hope you’re ready! Students will collectively bite into crunchy produce, creating a powerful statement about the importance of local food & agriculture education in our schools. 
Learn more: oregonfarmtoschool.org

#OregonCrunch

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of The Victims and Survivors of the Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting
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TONIGHT! Oregon's longest-running haunted house opens its gates for its 39th season!
Brought to life by dedicated Oregon School for the Deaf students, staff & volunteers, the Nightmare Factory delivers frights w/a purpose.
➡️ More info and tix: nightmarefactoryoregon.com

“Mr. Jackson knows that meaningful learning begins with relationships and that every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and empowered to discover their purpose.” Nate Jackson Honored as Oregon’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/… #ORTOY

Learn how Oregon sets goals and measures progress for students with disabilities by joining ODE staff to review the outcome data & share your thoughts.
Next in-person session Oct. 6 in Phoenix: forms.gle/s7F7exxEYWjbea…

Learn about the Integrated Data Analysis Toolkit for School Districts for helpful resources related to our statewide surveys by reading the first issue of their newsletter:
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Did you know, Oregon youth have access to three recovery schools to support their academic journey? They meet students where they are & recognize their unique strengths while also helping them build healthy futures.

Read OHA's blog to learn more:
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Want to learn how Oregon sets goals and measures progress for students with disabilities? Join ODE staff to review the outcome data & share your thoughts.

Various OR locations, next in-person session Sept. 29 in Vale:
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17 Educators Across Oregon Named 2026-27 Regional Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to all of the winners! And thank you to @oregon_lottery for supporting the Oregon Teacher of the Year program!
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Today, on 9/25, we want to celebrate Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library.
Join us in celebrating her love of reading and enroll your child today. They will receive a free, age-appropriate book once per month from birth until age 5: imaginationlibrary.com/oregon/

Oregon Students Show Continued Progress in English Language Arts, Math, and Science
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Have you ever wondered how Oregon sets goals and measures progress for students with disabilities? Join us to learn more about this process!
Location info & RSVP here:
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Or register for the virtual session Oct 13! zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Firefighter Jesús Eduardo Olimpo Gutiérrez Toral
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic and Latino communities have helped shape Oregon and make our state stronger. This month, we celebrate their contributions and stand together to protect the Oregon we’ve all helped build.

Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Observance of 9/11
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ODE is excited to share our vision and plans for students with disabilities with families and communities. Join us to learn how we set goals & share your feedback! More info:
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➡️Virtual option added!⬅️
Oct 13, 5-7 p.m.
Link: zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…