OAR 581-018-0546: Purpose of Grant: English Language Proficiency Standards Professional Learning Grant

(1) The purpose of the English Language Proficiency Standards Professional Learning Grant is to provide cyclical, reflective professional learning opportunities to Oregon educators to support the implementation of the new English Language Proficiency Standards throughout the state of Oregon by the end of the 2014–2015 school year. (2) The Oregon Department of Education shall facilitate for target school districts: (a) Statewide and regional workshops among districts to promote collaborative learning and sharing of best practices. (b) A Massive Open Online Course to engage educators throughout Oregon in professional learning with the English Language Proficiency Standards. (3) The Oregon Department of Education shall establish a ELP Standards Work Group and may contract with members of the ELP Standards Work Group to provide professional learning and technical assistance to support implementation of the ELP Standards within the target school districts.