Oregon Alternative Education Association
We have very exciting news... the VERY FIRST Oregon Alt Ed summit is coming April 24th 2023!
What: One-day Alt Ed conference
When: Monday, April 24, 2023
Where: Willamette ESD, Salem
Who: You, and any other amazing people who work, partner, or contract with alternative schools and
programs
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.”
~ Charles Darwin
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Oregon Alternative Education Association (OAEA) is to provide advocacy and support for professionals who work on behalf of children and youth receiving alternative education services in Oregon.
OUR PURPOSE & VISION
COLLABORATION
To provide opportunities for alternative education professionals and their partners to network, collaborate, and participate in professional learning specific to research and best practices in alternative education.
UNIFIED VOICE
To provide a unified voice of advocacy for students in alternative schools and programs in Oregon to promote understanding and support from school districts, charters, Oregon Board of Education, and policymakers.
GROUP EVENTS & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
To provide opportunities for alternative education professionals to come together to share, learn, and grow in our ability to support our students.
We Stand in the Gaps For Students!