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Teaching & Learning

Welcome to the Teaching & Learning Department

The Teaching and Learning Department is responsible for curriculum development, instructional improvement, instructional staff development, district improvement plans, curriculum adoption, student assessment, and implementation of federal/state mandates. The department also oversees all Federal and State-funded grants/programs.

Contact Information

Call the Teaching and Learning Office at 503-668-5541

  • Director of Secondary Programs: Kim Ball, Ext. 4002 or email.
  • Director of Elementary Programs: Rachael Gutierrez, Ext. 4009 or email.
  • Grants Administrator: Danielle Carey, Ext. 4901 or email.

Plans & Reports

  • Question 2025-26 Annual Progress Reflection

    As you review your progress markers/overall reflection responses and reflect on plan implementation, how do you see your progress contributing to the Outcomes and Strategies in your plan and your Longitudinal Performance Growth Targets (LPGT)/Local Optional Metrics (LOM)?
    Discuss at least one Outcome where you have seen progress in implementation.

    		 At Oregon Trail, our mission is to ensure every child thrives through a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment. Through the implementation of our Integrated Plan, we have made notable progress in student achievement, including significant growth in mathematics proficiency. Most recently, the Oregon Department of Education recognized Oregon Trail for high growth in math proficiency rates across grades 3, 4, 7, and 8, with particularly strong results for students identifying as multiracial. We attribute this progress to intentional investments in strengthening data analysis, expanding teacher collaboration through professional learning communities, and using student achievement data to identify needs and adjust instruction. At the elementary level, we have also maintained a strong focus on literacy, including intentionally integrating writing across content areas to deepen student thinking, strengthen comprehension, and reinforce core academic growth. These efforts reflect our continued commitment to creating coherent instructional systems that improve outcomes for all students.

    Where have you experienced barriers, challenges, or impediments to progress toward your Outcomes and Strategies in your plan that you could use support with?
    Discuss at least one Outcome where you have seen challenges or barriers to implementation.

    		 While district achievement metrics are trending upward, persistent attendance challenges prevent some students from consistently accessing high-quality instruction and targeted interventions. At the elementary level, we are reexamining our daily schedules to incorporate high-interest learning opportunities, including Design Build and LEGO Robotics, at the beginning of the school day, creating engaging experiences that motivate students to arrive on time, attend consistently, and feel excited about starting their day at school.

     

  • ESSER III Integrated Planning Tool

    ESSER III District Integrated Planning Tool (IPT)

    .

    District ID:

    1926

    Date Updated:

    3/9/22

    District Name:

    Oregon Trail SD 46

    ESSER III Grant:

    $3,524,397.30

    .

    Category #

    Spending Category Description

    1

    Addressing Physical Health & Safety

    2

    Meeting Students’ Academic, Social, Emotional, and Other Needs(Excluding Mental Health Supports)

    3

    Mental Health Supports for Students and Staff

    4

    Operational Continuity and Other Uses

    5

    Indirect/Administrative Expenses

    .

    Budget Category

    Total Amount

    Year 1 Planned Expenditures

    Year 2 Planned Expenditures

    Year 3 Planned Expenditures

    Total Planned Expenditures

    Not Yet Planned for Specific Use

    Address Unfinished Learning (Required 20% of total grant amount)

    704,879.46$

    1,429,990.00$

    761,000.00$

    -$

    2,190,990.00$

    (1,486,110.54)$

    Allowed for Indirect/Administrative Expenses

    174,810.11$

    44,341.00$

    37,722.00$

    -$

    82,063.00$

    92,747.11$

    All Other Activities (Total grant less Unfinished Learning & Indirect)

    2,644,707.73$

    80,000.00$

    20,000.00$

    -$

    100,000.00$

    2,544,707.73$

    Total Grant Amount

    3,524,397.30$

    1,554,331.00$

    818,722.00$

    -$

    2,373,053.00$

    1,151,344.30$

    .

    Spending Category #

    Planned Expenditure Description

    Does this Expenditure Include FTE?

    Year 1 (2021-22 FY) Expenditures

    Address Unfinished Learning?

    Year 2(2022-23 FY) Expenditures

    Address Unfinished ..Learning?..

    Year 3(Jul 2023 - Sep 24) Expenditures

    Address Unfinished ...Learning?...

    Total Planned Expenditures (2021-24)

    (must select)

    (enter expenditure description)

    (select)

    (enter amount)

    (must select)

    (enter amount)

    (must select)

    (enter amount)

    (must select)

    -$

    2

    Summer Program K-8

    229,000.00$

    Yes

    100,000.00$

    Yes

    329,000.00$

    2

    Summer Program 9-12

    69,000.00$

    Yes

    100,000.00$

    Yes

    169,000.00$

    2

    iReady

    59,140.00$

    Yes

    66,000.00$

    yes

    125,140.00$

    2

    Elementary Intervention Groups

    20,000.00$

    Yes

    20,000.00$

    Yes

    40,000.00$

    1

    PPE and cleaning supplies to support student and staff safety*

    80,000.00$

    No

    20,000.00$

    No

    100,000.00$

    2

    Textbook Curriculum Adoption

    75,000.00$

    Yes

    75,000.00$

    Yes

    150,000.00$

    2

    SWIVLs

    222,254.00$

    Yes

    -$

    222,254.00$

    2

    Apple Ipads to support SWIVLs

    76,596.00$

    Yes

    -$

    76,596.00$

    2

    Chromebooks High School

    128,800.00$

    Yes

    200,000.00$

    Yes

    328,800.00$

    2

    Chromebooks Elementary

    145,075.00$

    Yes

    -$

    145,075.00$

    2

    Chromebooks Middle

    39,000.00$

    Yes

    200,000.00$

    Yes

    239,000.00$

    3

    Mental Health Counseling Support for high school students

    20,000.00$

    Yes

    -$

    20,000.00$

    4

    Charter School iready

    7,460.00$

    Yes

    -$

    7,460.00$

    4

    Charter School iPads for SWIVLs

    4,085.00$

    Yes

    -$

    4,085.00$

    4

    Charter School SWIVLs

    9,580.00$

    Yes

    -$

    9,580.00$

    2

    High School Intervention Groups

    50,000.00$

    Yes

    -$

    50,000.00$

    2

    Middle School Intervention Groups

    25,000.00$

    Yes

    -$

    25,000.00$

    2

    Elementary Virtual Instructors (3)

    250,000.00$

    Yes

    -$

    250,000.00$

    5

    Indirect costs

    44,341.00$

    No

    37,722.00$

    No

    82,063.00$

  • ESSER Ill grant summary

    October 2021

    To address the impact of COVID-19 and ensure Oregon Trail School District students continue to thrive during these challenging times, the district is utilizing ESSER 111 funds to amplify learning opportunities and innovation.


    Elementary Schools:

    •    Summer Program
    •    Curriculum texts and materials
    •    Technology tools
    •    Virtual Instructors
    •    Academic Intervention Groups
    •    Cleaning supplies and PPE (personal protective equipment)

    Middle Schools: 

    •    Summer Program
    •    Curriculum texts and materials
    •    Technology tools
    •    Academic Intervention Groups
    •    Cleaning supplies and PPE (personal protective equipment)

    High School:

    •    Summer Program
    •    Technology tools
    •    Academic Intervention Groups
    •    Mental Health Counseling Support
    •    Cleaning supplies and PPE (personal protective equipment)

  • Oregon Trail District Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) Summary

    Goal 1

    Reading achievement at the Elementary level: OTSD will increase literacy proficiency of all 3-5 grade students by 6% over 3 years (2% per year) as measured by annual Smarter Balanced assessment.


    Metrics:
    1.  K-5 Literacy screening assessment-Acadience Reading
    2. 3ʳᵈ Grade ELA proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced assessments for all students and subgroups

     

    Strategies, Actions, and Measures

    1.  Professional Development for teachers in teaching early Literacy-Enhanced Core Reading Instruction
    2. Professional Development for teachers in small group reading instruction for 2020-21
    3. Lesson Study-Teacher collaboration in lesson planning and peer observations


    Goal 2

    9ᵗʰ Grade on Track: By 2022, 90% of 9ᵗʰ grade students will begin their 10ᵗʰ grade year on track to 
    graduate in 4 years.


    Metrics:
    1.  Growth in 9ᵗʰ grade on track subgroups
    2. Attendance rates for 9ᵗʰ graders Strategies, Actions, and Measures
    1.  Coordinate middle school transition activities to connect with attendance plan, High School Success (Measure 98) plan and current 9ᵗʰ grade high school supports
    2. Leveraging SIA funds to reduce class sizes in middle school core classes in order to provide additional supports for struggling students.


    Goal 3

    4 year cohort graduation rate: By 2022, the 4 year cohort graduation rate will increase to 93%.

    Metrics:

    1.  Growth in graduation subgroups
    2. 9ᵗʰ grade on track data

    Strategies, Actions, and Measures
    1. Continue to develop our high school Blended Learning Alternative Program
    2. Increase student counseling supports using High School Success funds

  • To access the Oregon English Learners Report for 2024-25, please visit the Oregon Department of Education.

  • View the 2025-27 SIA Grant Agreement.

  • Oregon Trail School District’s K-12 Comprehensive Sexual Education Plan.

  • Integrated Plan 2025-27 Biennium

Division 22

Integrated Initiatives

The Oregon Dept of Education (ODE) has combined six initiatives that share common goals, overlapping processes, and similar reporting requirements. This effort is often referred to as the Integrated Guidance Initiatives. The intent of the Integrated Initiatives is to streamline grant application processes and align strategies in order to provide better outcomes for students. 

ODE has specifically bundled these six funding mechanisms:

* High School Success (HSS): Systems to improve graduation rates and college/career readiness.

* Student Investment Account (SIA): To meet students' mental health/behavioral needs and increase academic achievement/reduce disparities for student focal groups. 

* Continuous Improvement Planning (CIP): A process involving educator collaboration, data analysis, professional learning and reflection - toward improved outcomes for students, especially students experiencing disparity. 

* Career and Technical Education - Perkins V (CTE): Improving access and participation in education and training programs that prepare learners for high-wage, high-skill, in-demand careers. 

* Early Indicator and Intervention System (EIIS): The development of a data collection and analysis system, in which educators collaborate, to identify supports for students. 

* Every Day Matters (EDM): Embedded across the five other programs, focusing attention on student engagement, school culture, climate/safety and culturally sustaining pedagogy. 

Application

Plan & Budget