(1) There is established the Oregon Minority Educator Pipeline Models Grant to support school districts and post-secondary institutions who are working to expand educator pipeline models that recruit and retain 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:
- (a) Planning phase.
- (b) Implementation phase.
- (c) Program evaluation phase.
(2) The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds to school districts and post-secondary institutions who can create collaborative processes around:
- (a) Developing a statewide program with interested partners that provides free and/or low cost advising and academic supports to diverse educators;
- (b) Formalizing partnerships with professional groups to leverage tutoring and internships;
- (c) Volunteering experiences as a way of assisting future educators exploration of education related careers;
- (d) Working with TeachOregon projects to develop, test, and expand improved job recruitment and retention practices that lead to a more diverse workforce in Oregon;
- (e) Creating a high school cadet program or career pathway model for district employees to recruit future educators who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse;
- (f) Allocating funding to provide financial support to future educators from underrepresented populations.
Statutory/Other Authority
2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233)
Statutes/Other Implemented
2013 OL Ch. 661 & Sec. 1 (Enrolled HB3233)
History
ODE 70-2019, minor correction filed 08/22/2019, effective 08/22/2019
ODE 26-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14