[kids-lib] Oregon Education Investment Board - Community Forums and Webinar

Tue Oct 2 13:33:11 PDT 2012

Hello! Below is the schedule of upcoming community forums to learn about and provide feedback on education funding in Oregon. One forum will take place online for anyone anywhere in Oregon. The physical/in-person forums will take place in Hermiston, Eugene, Portland, Salem, Medford, Coos Bay, and Bend.

The Ready to Read Grant program administered by the State Library is included in the Early Learning Council and the Early Learning Council is a sub-group of the Oregon Education Investment Board.

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

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National Information Literacy Month Resources: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/InformationLiteracyMonth.aspx

From: ALLEN Seth * OEIB [mailto:seth.allen at state.or.us]
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 8:52 AM
Subject: Oregon Education Investment Board - Statewide Community Forums

OREGON EDUCATION INVESTMENT BOARD

Share Your Expectations and Priorities for Education Funding
Seven community forums and a webinar scheduled in the month of October

The Oregon Education Investment Board (OEIB) will hold seven community forums and a webinar at which stakeholders can provide input and feedback on education funding.  The OEIB will present its vision for building a seamless P-20 system and, most important, provide an opportunity for all Oregonians to engage in the conversation and share their own expectations and priorities.

The forums will be held from October 15th through the 30th at 6-8:00 p.m., and will offer a family-friendly area for parents with children, as well as light snacks and refreshments.

Anyone wishing to speak must sign in beginning at 5:30 p.m. Individuals will be heard on a first come basis. Each speaker will be given two minutes.  Public comments may also be emailed to: Education.Investment at state.or.us<mailto:Education.Investment at state.or.us>

Community Forums:

Monday, October 15 - Eastern Oregon
Hermiston High School, Commons Room
600 S. First Street, Hermiston, OR 97838
6-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17 - Eugene
University of Oregon
Ford Alumni Center, Giustina Ballroom
1720 East 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403
6-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 18 - Portland
Marshall High School, Auditorium
3905 91st Avenue, Portland, OR 97266
6-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 23 - Salem
McKay High School, Auditorium
2440 Lancaster Drive, Northeast  Salem, OR 97305
6-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24 - Medford
North Medford High School, Commons
1900 North Keene Way Drive, Medford, OR 97504
6-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 25 - Coos Bay
Southwestern Oregon Community College, Performing Arts Center, Lakeview Room, 2nd Floor
1988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
6-8:00 p.m.

Monday, October 29 - WEBINAR
Streams at:  http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3310
3-5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 30 - Bend
Pilot Butte Middle School, Cafeteria
1501 Northeast Neff Road, Bend, OR 97701
6-8:00 p.m.

Should you have questions or need more information, please contact Seth Allen at seth.allen at state.or.us<mailto:seth.allen at state.or.us>

All locations are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For other accommodations or language interpretation, please contact Seth Allen at the Oregon Education Investment Board via seth.allen at state.or.us<mailto:seth.allen at state.or.us> or 503-378-8213 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

775 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301 * 503-373-0206 * education.oregon.gov * @ORLearns

Seth Allen
Board Administrator
Oregon Education Investment Board
Early Learning Council
503-378-8213
@ORLearns

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