Professional development clearinghouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the 2009 Legislative Session, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 443. The bill funds an easy-access, web-based resource listing of standards-based, high-quality professional development programs for teachers and other common-sense appraoches to improve the professional practice of teaching. The bill directs the Governor to appoint a commission to oversee the development and implementation of the clearinghouse. The site has yet to go online, but the commission has been appointed. 

Current members are:

Sen. Rick Metsger
Rep. Arnie Roblan
Colleen Mileham of the Department of Education
Bill Beck of the Teacher Standards and Pratices Commission
Debbie Egan and Jim Mabbott representing educational service districts
Serena St. Clair representing community colleges
Randy Hitz representing the higher education community
Linda Samek representing the private higher education community
Margie Lowe of the Governor's Office
Trevor White of the Oregon School Employees Association
Parkrose Superintendent Karen Gray
Teachers Jeff Hellman of Eugene and Karen Hoffman of Beaverton