Or. Admin. R. 581-018-0540

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 581-018-0540 - Definitions: English Language Proficiency Standards Professional Learning Grant

The following definitions apply to OAR 581-018-0540 to 581-018-0556:

(1) "English Language Proficiency Standards" means the standards adopted by the State Board of Education to show what a student should know and be able to do at a given grade level. The English Language Proficiency Standards are also referred to as ELP Standards.

(2) "English Learner" or "English Language Learner" means a student who meets the definition of "Limited English Proficient" found in Title IX, Part A, Section 9101.25 of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB).

(3) "Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)" means an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the Internet.

(4) "Professional Learning" means opportunities that allow educators to collaborate and learn about new standards, methodologies, and strategies for working with students.

(5) "Training of Trainers" means a style of training designed to equip small groups of trainers with the skills, knowledge and strategies to train larger groups of educators in their local school districts.

(6) "ELP Standards Work Group" refers to a group of lead educators established under OAR 581-018-0546 that serve as an advisory body and corps of trainers in the Professional Learning Team Conference.

Or. Admin. R. 581-018-0540

ODE 7-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-14 thru 8-18-14; ODE 14-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-4-14 thru 8-18-14; ODE 22-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-24-14; ODE 93-2019, minor correction filed 08/26/2019, effective 08/26/2019; ODE 108-2019, minor correction filed 08/26/2019, effective 8/26/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 342.950

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 342.950