Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Overview

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal school accountability law rooted in supporting all students equitably and building systems that eliminate barriers to student success; it replaced No Child Left Behind in 2015. As part of ESSA, all states developed a plan for improving education and submitted it to the U.S. Department of Education.

 

Oregon's Plan for ESSA

The plan that Oregon submitted to the U.S. Department of Education is called Oregon’s Consolidated Plan Under the Every Student Succeeds Act. You can read a brief version here: Key Takeaways From Oregon’s Plan To Improve How We Serve Students. Oregon’s plan centers on four key commitments, which we generated through conversations with and feedback from Oregonians:

• Advancing Equity

  Every student should feel safe, welcome and fully included in their school community.

• Promoting a Well-Rounded Education

  Every student will reach their full potential through an engaging and relevant education that serves their needs and interests.

• Strengthening District Systems

  We can strengthen Oregon’s education system and help our students reach their dreams by deepening partnerships across communities, schools, districts and the state.

• Fostering Ongoing Engagement

  Oregon is committed to inclusive, responsive, two-way communication with everyone dedicated to strengthening Oregon’s education system.

Under the Oregon Department of Education’s plan:

• School districts are the hub for improving systems that are not working for students.
• Districts will, with support from ODE, lead, support and monitor their efforts to improve student outcomes.
• We will collaborate with local districts to ensure relevant and timely supports are delivered to meet student needs within each diverse local context.
• Oregon will move away from the No Child Left Behind model of shaming and blaming schools.

Accountability & School Improvement Addendum

Learn More About ESSA in Oregon

For Parents and Community Members

• Key Takeaways From Oregon’s Plan to Improve How We Serve Students
• FAQ About the Every Student Succeeds Act Law and Oregon’s Plan

For School District Leaders and Teachers

• Search for Your School or District Report Card
• About the New School and District Report Card
• Questions To Start Conversations About Improving Our Schools
• Detailed Resources About School and District Improvement
• What is the Continuous Improvement Process?
• Webinar: Unpacking Supports, School Profiles & ODE Partnership
  • Webinar in Power Point Format
  • Webinar in PDF Format

Please contact Meg Boyd, Strategic Communications Analyst, with questions or for more information.