This handbook is an information source for Oregon public school districts developing policies to ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, and the provision of educational services required by Federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. Not addressed are issues and services for the handicapped or programs for migrants, the…

This report investigates six differences in promotions to administrative positions in elementary and secondary education and assesses the influence of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity enforcement. Conclusions are based on longitudinal data from Oregon and New York for thousands of individual educators employed during the 1970's…

The "Measuring College and Career Readiness" report for each state represents a snapshot of the ACT-tested graduates in the class of 2009 and focuses on their readiness for college and careers. Designed to inform policymakers and practitioners about selected indicators of effectiveness, the report is not intended to be comprehensive but…

The Sex Equity in Educational Leadership (SEEL) Project was initiated to test several strategies for increasing the number of women in public school administration in Oregon. This book is a description of the various activities carried out and their results. The historical context of women's representation in school leadership is summarized, and…

This document provides a summary of "AIDS in the Workplace for Court Managers," a 3-hour seminar that was presented to the District of Oregon. The document begins with a summary of the seminar goals and objectives, which included the following: reduce fears and anxieties about HIV/AIDS in the workplace; provide information about the…

The Sex Equity in Educational Leadership (SEEL) project in Oregon was designed to develop a model for achieving sex equity in school administration that could then be adopted by other states. This volume provides advice about the paths to administrative positions and how to survive and succeed in these positions. It also contains advice for…

This booklet describes in general terms the various federal and state laws, rules, and regulations about which Oregon teachers must knowledgeable. Knowledge of laws prohibiting discrimination is required by Oregon Revised Statute 342.123. The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission permits applicants for licensure to demonstrate knowledge of…

This publication recognizes the constantly changing requirements of the food service industry and varying conditions for employment opportunities. It addresses the goal of relevance in education by enabling the educator to make timely adjustments in the subject matter of the food service curriculum. There are six sections in this publication, each…

This publication recognizes the constantly changing requirements of industrial mechanics occupations and varying conditions for employment opportunities. It addresses the goal of relevance in education by enabling the educator to make timely adjustments in the subject matter of the industrial mechanics curriculum. There are six sections in this…

This publication recognizes the constantly changing requirements of the metals industry and varying conditions for employment opportunities. It addresses the goal of relevance in education by enabling the educator to make timely adjustments in the subject matter of the metals curriculum. There are six sections in this publication, each of which…

This publication recognizes the constantly changing requirements of the construction field and varying conditions for employment opportunities. It addresses the goal of relevance in education by enabling the educator to make timely adjustments in the subject matter of the construction curriculum. There are six sections in this publication, each of…

This publication recognizes the constantly changing requirements of the forestry/forest products industry and varying conditions for employment opportunities. It addresses the goal of relevance in education by enabling the educator to make timely adjustments in the subject matter of the forestry/forest products curriculum. There are six sections…

This curriculum guide deals with electrical occupations clusters. The first section of the guide introduces vocational and career education in general, and electrical occupational education in particular; provides definitions of commonly used terms; and lists guidelines for establishing acceptable secondary vocational programs in Oregon. In the…

This document, which is intended to assist developers of instructional programs in preparing Oregon students for employment in the manufacturing industry, discusses past and projected labor supply/demand in Oregon's manufacturing industry and identifies employment qualifications and job duties/tasks for manufacturing technology occupations.…