1. (1) There is established the Oregon Minority Educator Retention Grant to support school districts who are working to design and implement retention models for educators who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse. Subject to available funds, the grants will be awarded for two years based on a detailed description of proposed programming or services. This can include but is not limited to:

   1. (a) Planning phase.
   2. (b) Implementation phase.

2. (2) The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds to school districts who can create collaborative processes around:

   1. (a) Developing a culturally responsive interviewing model adaptable to a variety of settings in the P-20 structure using the Oregon Equity Lens to frame the work.
   2. (b) Collaborating with local community based organizations to develop programs and events to create a welcoming environment for culturally and/or linguistically diverse new hires.
   3. (c) Develop strong mentoring programs with particular attention to the needs of teachers who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse.
   4. (d) Implement systems at the district level to check-in with staff who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse on the success of retention efforts and related needs.
   5. (e) Create professional learning communities that support the development of district-wide cultural responsiveness.

Statutory/Other Authority

OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233)

Statutes/Other Implemented

OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB 3233)

History

ODE 140-2019, amend filed 09/23/2019, effective 09/23/2019
ODE 64-2019, minor correction filed 08/21/2019, effective 08/21/2019
ODE 27-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14