News - Oregon Association of Education Service Districts

We are switching gears…

Jun 1, 2023

Greetings all! With the legislature in a holding pattern and in conversations with the Oregon Department of Education, it is clear that between the Department of Administrative Services and the state’s procurement process there will not be funds available for summer learning for 2023. We know this may be hard news to accept; we at… View Article

Hello again summer learning partners!

May 26, 2023

While we don’t have any new information about summer learning funds, we thought you would appreciate an update about the legislative processes that drive the summer learning process. On May 17, the Oregon State Revenue forecast came in looking very positive, which means legislators have an increased funding base from which to budget. Governor Kotek… View Article

The Future of Afterschool and Summer Programs in Oregon

May 5, 2023

You can download this document here.

2023 Summer Programming Resources Update

Apr 18, 2023

Good afternoon, It is with a heavy heart that we share this letter with you from Colt Gill, Director of the Oregon Department of Education and Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding 2023 Summer Programming Resources. Thank you for taking the time to read it. 2023 Summer Programming Resources Update Team at OAESD

Hi Summer Learning Partners!

Apr 14, 2023

Hi there Summer Learning Partners! It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Summer Learning Town Hall this week! In case you missed it, you can catch the recording here. There is also a slide deck with several helpful resources linked in it. We also wanted to include some helpful supports which… View Article

Hello again, Summer Learning partners!

Mar 28, 2023

We continue to monitor the legislative session for news about summer learning funds. We know you are planning and preparing for summer programming! One helpful resource that will become increasingly important to understand is the Summer Learning Guide from ODE. Here are some highlights from the guide: Starting on page 15, there is a section… View Article

Greetings OCSG partners!

Mar 16, 2023

We have been diligently monitoring the legislative session for news about summer learning funds. Likely we will not have a final answer regarding funding until May. We stand ready to distribute funds this year should we be tasked with doing so. In the meantime, please note the following items so you can best be prepared… View Article

Request for Proposals – Strategic Planning Services

Mar 13, 2023

The Oregon Association of Education Service Districts (OAESD) is seeking proposals from qualified applicants and entities to perform strategic planning services for the Association. Due March 31, 2023 5:00PM Pacific Time Bid Solicitation Page Strategic Plan RFP for OAESD

Happy New Year Everyone!

Jan 19, 2023

We are receiving questions about a summer grant opportunity for 2023 so it is time for an update with the information we have to share! Here is a little history, present, and future for you! HISTORY: In both 2021 and 2022, Oregon State Legislators dedicated funds for Summer Learning Opportunities. If there are funds dedicated… View Article

OCSG Reporting Requirements Update

Sep 29, 2022

Oregon Community Summer Grants Reporting Requirements Update September 26, 2022 The 2022 Oregon Community Summer Grants have supported needed and impactful opportunities for children throughout the state. Grant reporting data provides a source of evidence for informed decision-making about summer learning opportunities in Oregon. Oregon’s legislators rely on both data and testimony to make future… View Article