Downloads and Links

Download our Diploma brochure in English , Spanish , Chinese , Vietnamese , or Russian .

Oregon Department of Education
Visit the ODE website for more information on Oregon public schools.

Oregon Diploma Site
A resource with more teacher oriented materials.

State Board of Education
Learn more about the Oregon State Board of Education.

State Board of Education’s Decision Paper
A more detailed description of the need for the change, the underlying research, and the steps taken over the past several years that lead to the change in requirements.

Diploma Implementation Task Forces
Several task forces have spent the last 18 months working on implementation and roll out. Learn about the diploma implementation task forces and the work that they have done.

The American Diploma Project, Achieve, Inc.
Oregon is one of 30 states around the country which have joined together in a commitment to preparing every student for success in college, work and citizenship. The American Diploma Project is one of the initiatives of Achieve, Inc. - a bipartisan, non-profit organization that helps states raise academic standards, improve assessments and strengthen accountability to prepare all young people for postsecondary education, work and citizenship.

Oregon High School Diploma Video
Watch a 12 min video which explains the reasons for the changes to the Oregon Diploma.

Did You Know    
Watch a short video about living as part of a global economy, the increasing use of technology, changes in the world around us and the impacts on education.

Community Outreach
During the fall of 2007, over 300 meetings were held around the state to discuss the changes to the Oregon high school diploma. View a map of meeting locations here.

Link to Us
Find images and code to provide links to ODE and GetReadyOregon.org.

Feedback
Before the State Board of Education voted on these changes, we asked Oregonians from all corners of the state to provide feedback and we received over 5,000 surveys. Results of the surveys helped to influence the State Board's final decision. Read results of the survey here.

Learn Do Earn
Learn more about what higher standards can mean for your child. This page is specifically designed for parents. Feel free to explore the rest of the site for more information.

Career and Educational Planning
This site is specifically designed help you learn about career and educational planning and the positive role you can play in supporting your children’s preparation for career training, work, college or other personal pursuits.

Students - High School & Beyond
This ODE site provides information and links on a variety of different options and issues for high school students and their families. Learn about Oregon Career Schools, Community Colleges, the University System, GEDs, and getting funds for post high school training.

Resources for Parents
This site provides a wide variety of resources for parents of students who are interested in post-high school education. Explore links on school, funding, applications and tests.