Eligibility Categorines in Oregon Special Education Part2

Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Tenneal Wetherell, Assistant Superintendent in the Office of Enghaning Student Opportunities at ODE. The conversation picks up with Tenneal sharing ideas on the upcoming changes to requirements for abbreviated school day programs. Tenneal explains the purpose of the programs and drills down on how to access support when IEP teams are deciding whether an abbreviated day is an appropriate accommodation for a student.

Tenneal and her colleagues at ODE see themselves as partners with educators. Her office offers a myriad of support to educators and collaborates with many community organizations and agencies. Creating a supportive, equitable, and robust education system resonates in this episode. Listen in to grow.

 

Resources: 

Abbreviated School Day 

Senate Bill 819 

District Support Specialist Contacts

How to contact the Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities at ODE

 

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