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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>TO:      
All <font color=black><span style='color:black'>District and ESD Special
Education Directors<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>The message below is being forwarded to you on behalf of:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>Nancy Latini, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>Assistant Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>Student Learning & Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>______________________________________________ <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:black'>March 16, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>RE: <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>One Day Left:</span></b><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>  </span></font><b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Validation</span></b><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'> </span></font><b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>for 2007-2008 Special Education Report</span></b><font color=red><span
style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>public release
date</span></b> for the third annual <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Special
Education Reports</span></b> is Wednesday, <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>April
1, 2009</span></b>.  In preparation for that date, you will need to<font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'> </span></font>review your district’s
data as indicated below.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Timeline/Corrections<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>March 9 – March <u>17</u>:  District Preview 
<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Drafts
of the 2007-2008 Special Education Reports are posted on the secure district site
for your preview:  <a href="https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/"
title="https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/">https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/</a>. 
ODE expects each district to proof its district report.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:red'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>       
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>If the data match the data
submitted by the district, you should<font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>
</span></font>click on the “Accept” button.  <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>       
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>If there are errors, you should<font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'> </span></font>click on the
“Appeal” button and provide<font color=red><span style='color:red'>
</span></font>the details of the correction(s) that the district is
suggesting.  However, <u>please be advised that ODE will not change any
data that have been submitted and previously validated by the district</u>. 
<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>March 30:  Final Special Education Reports Available to
Districts<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Final
pdf versions of the 2007-2008 Special Education Reports will be available to
districts on the secure district site:  <a
href="https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/"
title="https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/">https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/</a>. 
No changes will be accepted <u>on or after</u> this date.  <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>April 1:   Public Release of the 2007-2008 Special
Education Report<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>All
district reports will be available to the public on the ODE website.  ODE
will send a press release to the media announcing the public
reports.    <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>  <font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For
additional information, please contact the mailbox via email at <a
href="mailto:ODE.SchoolAgeRpt@state.or.us"
title="mailto:ODE.SchoolAgeRpt@state.or.us">ODE.SchoolAgeRpt@state.or.us</a>. 
 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;color:red'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If
you have any difficulty opening the links, please contact Laura Allran at <a
href="mailto:laura.allran@state.or.us">laura.allran@state.or.us</a> or
503-947-5674.<font color=red><span style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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