OAR 581-020-0612: ELL District and School Improvement: Transformation Districts

(1) The Department, in consultation with an ELL transformation district, shall: (a) Select specific schools within the district for interventions and targeted assistance. (b) Identify the specific interventions and technical assistance to be provided to ELL transformation districts which may include grant funds. (c) Establish the expected growth and expected benchmarks for student progress indicators, for all English language learners of the district, and measurable district goals for implementing instructional practices and program improvements recognized as effective in improving outcomes for ELL students. (d) Design and implement an accountability system of progressive interventions for the school district which will be provided for four years after the district has been identified as an ELL transformation district. (2) ELL Transformation Districts shall engage with the Department in an evaluation of the district’s programs for ELL students. The evaluation must be as described in OAR 581-020-0613.